About MVP
MVP is a best-in-class advising platform connecting progressive donors to the most effective and promising grassroots organizations in the country working at the intersection of movements, community organizing, and elections. We aim to increase investment in frontline organizations led by the most impacted communities to increase turnout among the progressive base, build long-term political power, and ultimately to transform our country at the local, state, and national levels. In the 2020 cycle, MVP successfully moved over $120 million to over 600 local groups across the country, focused in the most critical states.
Our Approach:
We are organizers, and the heart of our work is organizing donors through MVP to support local groups in order to build, sustain, and amplify their impact. We work in service of local groups, and we try to be aware at all times of the power dynamics of being a funder and to be careful about incentivizing actions that could alter an organization’s own priorities; we work hard not to impose on our partners. We are also striving to continuously scrutinize and dismantle the ways we manifest and reproduce white supremacy culture both internally and externally.
We focus on building from our assets, and taking a positive approach to growth and change that helps groups and donors to feel comfortable being vulnerable about their areas of improvement. We believe in a non-competitive, non-divisive, whole ecosystem approach; we are always seeking opportunities to support and encourage collaboration among groups and donors.
Position Overview
The Foundations Director leads strategic fundraising efforts focused on foundation giving, playing a crucial role in securing and maintaining relationships with private, corporate, and family foundations to support our organization's mission and programs.
Essential Responsibilities
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these essential functions.
Primary Responsibilities
Foundation Relations & Grant Management
Develop and execute comprehensive foundation fundraising vision and long-term goals and strategies to meet annual revenue goals
Build and maintain relationships with foundation program officers and trustees
Lead the full grant lifecycle including prospecting, proposal development, submission, and reporting
Create compelling narratives and grant proposals aligned with foundation priorities
Ensure timely submission of all required grant reports and maintain grant compliance
Strategic Planning & Leadership
Work closely with the Chief Development Officer to set foundation fundraising goals and strategies
Collaborate with program staff to identify funding needs and opportunities
Develop and maintain foundation fundraising projections and pipelines
Provide regular updates to leadership on foundation giving progress and opportunities
Team Management & Collaboration
Coordinate with program staff on proposal development
Partner with Finance team to develop grant budgets and financial reports
Work with Programs team to gather impact data and success stories
Collaborate with Communications team on foundation-specific messaging
Maintain accurate records in donor database and grant management systems
Maintain calendar with deadlines shared with those who participate in the submission and reporting process
7+ years of foundation fundraising experience
Proven track record of securing six-figure and seven-figure grants
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Strong project management and organizational abilities
Experience with donor databases and grant management systems
Knowledge of local and national foundation landscape
Skills & Competencies
Outstanding relationship-building abilities
Excellent writing and editing skills
Strong analytical and research capabilities
Ability to manage multiple deadlines and priorities
Detail-oriented with excellent follow-through
Strategic thinking and planning skills
Proficiency in Microsoft Office and grant management software
Full-time, remote, exempt position
Some travel required for foundation meetings and site visits
Occasional evening/weekend work if deadlines require it
10-25% Travel
Occasional, optional travel for internal team gatherings (2-5 times per year).
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job.
To apply, please submit a cover letter, resume, and writing sample demonstrating grant writing experience.
Salary Range: $130-160k (based on experience), plus generous benefits package.
Movement Voter Project isn’t just an equal opportunity employer. We are actively seeking to build a diverse and inclusive team with a wide range of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills to support the incredible diversity of grassroots organizing across the country. MVP does not discriminate based upon race/ethnicity, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, status as a veteran, formerly incarcerated or convicted persons, status as an individual with a disability, or any other characteristic.
Benefits Summary
Benefits offered through Movement Voter Project include, but are not limited to:
Employer-paid premiums of health insurance at 100% for most individuals & 75% for family
Dental and vision insurance coverage
401(k) account with partial match
Basic life, accidental death & dismemberment, and disability insurance direct coverage
Medical and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account availability
Work from Home stipend
Wellness stipend
Student Loan Repayment Assistance
Access to emergency stipend
Access to free online courses
Paid vacation of 4 weeks & Paid holidays (12 full, 2 half), in addition to office closures
Floating holidays on or around your birthday and hire date anniversary
18 weeks of Paid Parental Leave
Up to 4 weeks of paid Bereavement Leave
Up to 12 weeks of Family Leave (up to 4 weeks paid)