At State Policy Network, we're building an America where personal freedom, innovation, and opportunity empower everyone to thrive. We’re a national nonprofit—but more than that, we’re the connector and champion behind a growing movement of state-based think tanks and partners working toward a freer society.
How you’ll make impact
State Policy Network is seeking a Senior Director of Foundation Relations to lead and scale our foundation fundraising efforts. This is an exciting opportunity for a strategic, collaborative, and highly relational fundraiser who thrives in complex environments and is motivated by building systems, developing people, and securing significant philanthropic investment.
The ideal candidate is a seasoned institutional fundraiser with a strong track record of securing and stewarding five-, six-, and ideally seven-figure gifts, and who brings sounds judgment to evaluating which opportunities are financially and operationally viable. The right person for this role will lead a high-performing team and develop compelling funding opportunities that align donor interests with SPN’s priorities.
This role requires comfort navigating complexity, facilitating internal alignment, and maintaining clarity around scope, expectations, and resources. They will ensure that proposal development, reporting, and donor stewardship are executed at the highest level.
The Senior Director of Foundation Relations will report to the Vice President of Strategic Partnerships, serve as a senior leader on the development team, and manage a foundation relations team.
This role includes a competitive salary commensurate with experience, plus benefits. Much of SPN’s staff works remotely, and this position is eligible to work from a virtual office anywhere in the United States.
