Foundations Relation Officer

Child Mind Institute•New York, NY

2d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Foundations Relation Officer is part of the Development team and reports to the Director of Institutional Advancement. This role leads the strategy and management of a portfolio of foundation partners to grow philanthropic revenue and expand the organization's funding pipeline. The officer manages the donor lifecycle, from prospect identification and cultivation through solicitation, stewardship, and renewal, and partners with leadership on strategies for donor acquisition, retention, and long-term engagement. The role collaborates across departments to align funding opportunities with institutional priorities. This is an exempt, full-time, non-supervisory position based at the Child Mind Institute's NYC headquarters. It requires working in the office at least four days per week on a schedule determined by the supervisor; this requirement and schedule 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 gifts from foundations.
At least 5 years of grant-writing experience.
Ability to write compelling communications, including emails, proposals, and reports.
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.
Ability to work occasional evenings and weekends and travel occasionally.

Responsibilities

Lead the development and execution of strategic fundraising plans for a portfolio of foundation partners, securing five-, six-, and seven-figure contributions.
Identify, cultivate, solicit, and steward prospective and current funders, building long-term partnerships that advance organizational priorities and philanthropic growth.
Expand and strengthen the foundation funding pipeline by identifying and qualifying new prospects, monitoring funding trends, and aligning opportunities with organizational priorities.
Develop proposals, presentations, reports, and other donor-facing materials communicating impact and funding opportunities.
Partner with programmatic, finance, and executive leadership teams to develop funding strategies and ensure effective grant stewardship.
Maintain knowledge of the mental health and philanthropic funding landscape and identify emerging opportunities and competitive positioning.
Support senior leadership in 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.