Foundations Relation Officer

Child Mind Institute•New York, NY

3d•$96,647 - $120,809•Onsite

About The Position

The Foundations Relation Officer is part of the Development team and reports to the Director of Institutional Advancement. The role leads the strategy and management of a portfolio of foundation partners to grow philanthropic revenue and expand the organization’s funding pipeline. It oversees the full donor lifecycle, from identifying and cultivating prospective funders through solicitation, stewardship, and renewal, and partners with leadership to develop fundraising strategies that strengthen donor acquisition, retention, and long-term engagement. The position works across departments to align funding opportunities with institutional priorities and support effective collaboration. This is an exempt, full-time, non-supervisory position based at the Child Mind Institute’s NYC headquarters. It requires at least four days per week in the office, on a schedule determined by the supervisor; the schedule and in-office requirement may change based on organizational needs. Occasional evening and weekend work and occasional travel are required.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field.
At least 8 years of nonprofit fundraising experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Demonstrated success cultivating and soliciting five- to seven-figure foundation gifts.
At least 5 years of grant-writing experience.
Ability to write compelling emails, proposals, and reports, with outstanding verbal communication skills.
Skill in cultivating relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
Skill in planning, executing, and monitoring projects.
Flexibility in responding to changes in the business environment.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.

Responsibilities

Lead strategic fundraising plans for a portfolio of foundation partners and secure five-, six-, and seven-figure contributions.
Identify, cultivate, solicit, and steward prospective and current funders to build long-term partnerships and support organizational priorities and philanthropic growth.
Expand and strengthen the foundation funding pipeline by identifying and qualifying prospects, monitoring funding trends, and aligning opportunities with organizational priorities.
Develop proposals, presentations, reports, and other donor-facing materials that communicate impact and funding opportunities.
Partner with programmatic, finance, and executive leadership to develop funding strategies and provide effective grant stewardship.
Maintain knowledge of the mental health and philanthropic funding landscape and identify emerging opportunities and competitive positioning.
Support senior leadership with donor engagement, strategic relationship management, and high-level fundraising initiatives.
Manage the portfolio and fundraising forecasts using Salesforce and moves-management best practices.
Contribute to the overall success of the Development team.
Perform additional job-related duties as assigned.