Director of Corporate & Foundation Relations

A catalyst for change, Social Current is the premier partner and solutions provider to a diverse network of over 1,800 human and social service organizations and partners across the U.S., Canada, and beyond. Collectively, these organizations serve more than 11 million individuals through the 12,000+ human service professionals they employ.

Our mission is to advocate for and implement equitable solutions to society’s toughest challenges through collaboration, innovation, policy, and practice excellence.

Together with our network, we are activating the power of the social sector to effect broader systemic change that is needed to achieve our vision of an equitable society where all people can thrive.

We support, strengthen, and amplify the work of the social sector in five core integrated areas, including brain science and trauma-informed approaches; COA Accreditation; child, family, and community well-being; government affairs and advocacy; and leadership and organizational development.

Job Summary

The Director, Corporate and Foundation Relations, is responsible for developing and managing a comprehensive institutional giving program focused on corporate sponsorships and foundation grants. This position builds and stewards relationships with current and prospective funders, develops compelling proposals and partnership opportunities, and ensures that all commitments are fulfilled and recognized. The Director will work closely with the Chief Development Officer and program teams to align funding opportunities with organizational priorities and impact goals.

This is a highly entrepreneurial role that requires both strategic thinking and hands-on execution. The ideal candidate is motivated by growth, energized by building new partnerships, and skilled at translating mission impact into compelling value propositions for corporate and foundation investors. They will bring a business development mindset to fundraising—identifying untapped opportunities, designing creative sponsorships, and generating new revenue streams that fuel the organization’s mission.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

Data, Systems, and Reporting:

• Maintain accurate, up-to-date donor records, activities, and communications in Salesforce.
• Create reports, track progress toward revenue and engagement goals, and contribute to development dashboards and performance metrics.
• Support continuous improvement of CRM data hygiene and fundraising processes to optimize revenue tracking.

Strategy and Collaboration:

• Partner with the Chief Development Officer to set annual institutional giving and sponsorship revenue targets and strategies.
• Bring creativity and business acumen to partnership design, helping the organization evolve its institutional giving and sponsorship models.
• Participate in cross-departmental planning to align fundraising with communications, policy, and organizational priorities.
• Represent the organization at external events, conferences, and funder meetings as needed.

Other duties or special projects assigned that are needed to help drive our Vision, fulfill our Mission, and abide by our Organization's Values.

Skills & Knowledge

Occupational:

• Proactively identify, cultivate, solicit, and steward corporate partners to support offerings, initiatives, and events.
• Design and present tailored sponsorship proposals that align corporate objectives with the organization’s mission and brand.
• Negotiate and close sponsorships that drive measurable revenue growth and long-term relationships.
• Collaborate with communications and all internal teams as necessary to ensure that all sponsorship benefits, deliverables, and recognition commitments are met.
• Maintain detailed prospect and partnership information in Salesforce; generate reports and dashboards to track performance and ROI.

Foundational:

• Research and prioritize new foundation prospects and funding opportunities aligned with organizational priorities.
• Draft and edit high-quality concept notes, letters of inquiry, grant proposals, and reports in collaboration with subject matter experts and staff.
• Manage proposal and reporting calendars, ensuring timely submission and compliance with all requirements.
• Build and maintain relationships with program officers and foundation staff to advance multi-year, mission-aligned partnerships.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a Brand Ambassador: Actively represent and promote Social Current's mission, vision, values, and offerings in all professional interactions, ensuring alignment with organizational principles in daily responsibilities and engagement with stakeholders.
• Champion the Social Current Business Model: Provide strategic leadership by connecting direct reports to all facets of the Social Current Business Model, delivering guidance, support, and resources to effectively embed the model's revenue sources and initiatives within team operations and projects.
• Commitment and Understanding: Employees should demonstrate an understanding and commitment to Social Current’s equity, diversity, and inclusion (EDI) values, and be able to articulate their personal commitment to EDI as it relates to their role at Social Current and beyond.
• Self-Awareness and Development: Employees are expected to examine their personal biases, assumptions, and attitudes, while engaging in ongoing personal and professional development on EDI issues.
• Promoting an Inclusive Environment: Employees should foster a respectful, diverse, equitable, and inclusive work environment where concerns are effectively addressed, and promote a collaborative workplace that recognizes, celebrates, and rewards EDI.
• Leadership and Accountability: Employees must communicate the importance of EDI to Social Current’s mission to all stakeholders, integrate an EDI mindset into team strategic planning, and address incidents of explicit and implicit bias, including personal biases, while holding individuals accountable for problematic behavior.

Qualifications & Experience

Education Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree required; advanced degree or CFRE certification a plus.

Job-Related Experience:

• Minimum of 3–5 years of experience in fundraising, business development, or institutional relations, with a record of securing and managing five- and six-figure gifts and sponsorships.
• Entrepreneurial mindset with demonstrated success in building or expanding corporate sponsorship or other revenue-generating programs.
• Exceptional writing and editing skills with the ability to craft persuasive, tailored proposals and sponsorship packages.
• Proven experience using Salesforce (or a comparable CRM) for donor management, reporting, and analytics.
• Strong project management skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent interpersonal and relationship-building abilities; able to engage confidently with senior executives, funders, and partners.
• Self-starter who thrives in a collaborative, mission-driven environment and is motivated by achieving ambitious revenue goals.

Position Specifications

This is a full-time (35 hours per week), salaried, exempt position. Travel is required, and will include attendance at at least one in-person staff meeting or event annually.

Salary & Benefits

The salary range for this position is $87,500-$111,563. Social Current offers a comprehensive benefits package including a generous paid time off plan (PTO); medical, dental, vision, and life insurance benefits; and a 401(k)-retirement plan.

OUR EDI STATEMENT

At Social Current we are committed to fostering an environment of inclusivity where every individual feels a sense of belonging. Our aim is to cultivate a workplace that values diverse perspectives and encourages open dialogue and innovative thinking.

At Social Current, we ensure equal opportunities for learning and collaboration for all individuals, regardless of their role within the organization. Our goal is for everyone, including staff and network members, to feel respected and supported. Together, we strive towards creating a more equitable and just society for all.

ABOUT THIS JOB DESCRIPTION

The information provided in this job description is intended to convey the general nature and level of work to be performed by employees within this classification. It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job. Management reserves the right to revise job descriptions or to require other tasks be performed when the circumstances of the job change (for example, emergencies, changes in personnel, workload, or technological developments).

ACCESSIBILITY & ACCOMMODATIONS STATEMENT

Social Current is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, Social Current will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact our Human Resources Department at hr@social-current.org.

Social Current offers a comprehensive benefits package including a generous paid time off plan (PTO); medical, dental, vision, and life insurance benefits; and a 401(k)-retirement plan.