Director, Foundation Partnerships

The Atlantic Council is seeking a talented, dynamic, and entrepreneurial professional to join the Development team. This position is responsible for fostering robust relationships, spearheading initiatives to achieve revenue goals, and driving strategic corporate and foundation partnerships.

The Director will support the development and implementation of a comprehensive cross-funding stream strategy in collaboration with the Vice President, Strategic Initiatives and Partnerships, the Executive Office, and the 16 programs and centers to grow new partnerships and mature existing relationships with foundations and corporations.

A successful candidate will have experience in fundraising and/or business development in a dynamic team environment. Specific experience working across sectors (energy and environment, technology, defense, finance, etc.) and regions (Europe, Latin America, Africa, etc.) is required. An established network of foundation contacts and a deep understanding of foundation think tank funding priorities are essential. Candidates must have excellent proposal development, project management, and communication skills with a solid understanding of corporate and foundation relationship management. The ideal candidate will have an interest and experience in international affairs and foreign policy and be able to navigate a fluid, innovative environment with diplomacy and ease.

This position will focus 70% of the time on foundation partnerships and 30% of the time on corporate partnerships. This position requires a high degree of foundation expertise and inner workings of present and future funding priorities.

This is a full-time position based in our Washington, DC headquarters with a hybrid work schedule (as agreed upon by Supervisor). Pay is commensurate with experience, education, and organizational equity, with a salary range of $150,000 – $180,000 per year.

This search is being handled by the Orr Group. For more information and to apply: https://grnh.se/d263f1393us

This search is being handled by the Orr Group. For more information and to apply: https://grnh.se/d263f1393us