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Boys Town is seeking a dynamic and experienced Director of Foundation Relations to join our development team. This role is pivotal in securing major philanthropic gifts from foundations to support the organization's strategic initiatives. You will be responsible for operations and staff to implement a comprehensive foundation fundraising and development program. We are looking for a strategic thinker, who can see the big picture and tell the story. You will oversee a team of 3 staff (two full-time and one part-time).

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES & DUTIES:

• Hires, manages, and evaluates staff.

• Directs the organizational strategy of soliciting funds through grant writing from foundations and corporations

• Identifies, qualifies, and develops relationships with new, large national foundations and corporations,

• Develops a strategy to increase funding from foundations and corporations year over year.

• Research corporate and foundation prospects for various projects and recommends proposal design and strategies for solicitation.

• Works closely with departmental staff in research, development and writing of proposals to corporations and foundations to benefit Boys Town.

• Reviews and assists with reports concerning corporate and foundation donors and prospects.

• Ability to create foundation funding strategies for capital campaigns and program expansions.

• Develops and maintains appropriate donor tracking and reporting systems.

• Represents the Development Department before a variety of individuals and groups and provides information regarding fundraising activities and Boys Town programs.

• Ensures that grant applications are of high quality and that the team is clearly communicating how Boys Town's programs are directly addressing societal needs.

• Writes grant proposals and reports, coordinates budgetary and program information for grants, monitors the proposal review process and deadline calendar.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

• Knowledge of fundraising techniques and practices including foundation solicitation, donor recognition, and post-award reporting.

• Strong interpersonal skills and organizational skills.

• Ability to conceptualize and write proposals to secure grants that support Boys Town's strategic goals.

• Ability to read Form 990s and conduct foundation research.

• Strong understanding of the nuances of different foundations.

• Experience with capital campaigns.

• Ability to identify, cultivate, solicit, and steward corporate foundations private foundations, community foundations and United Way affiliates.

• Knowledge of strategic planning, resource allocation, leadership technique, and coordination of people and resources in a non-profit organization.

• Knowledge of budget review and analysis.

• Computer skills in Microsoft Office and development or donor database systems and tools.

• Ability to communicate at all levels in the organization and with external business contacts in an articulate, professional manner while maintaining necessary degree of confidentiality.

• Ability to build and sustain successful, professional relationships.

• Ability to successfully lead a team of associates.

• Strong knowledge of Boys Town model.

• Available to travel.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor's Degree in Marketing, Business or related field required.

• Minimum 7 years of experience including successful fundraising, proposal development, stewardship, donor recognition, and conducting complex prospect research required.

• Available to travel required.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Master's Degree preferred.

• Work with large national foundations preferred.

• Grant Professional Certification (GPC) preferred.

• Other Duties: This job description incorporates the essential functions and duties required for this position. However, other duties may be required and assigned at times and as determined by a supervisor in order to meet the needs of the organization.

• Serves as a role model in carrying out activities and behaviors that reflect the values and principles of the Boys Town mission.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS, EQUIPMENT USAGE, WORK ENVIRONMENT:

• Position is relatively sedentary in a normal office administrative environment involving minimum exposure to physical risks. Will use office equipment such as a computer/laptop, monitor, keyboard, and a general workstation set-up.

Care and respect for others is more than a commitment at Boys Town - it is the foundation of who we are and what we do.

At Boys Town, we cultivate a culture of belonging for all employees that respects their individual strengths, views, and experiences. We believe that our differences enable us to be a better team - one that makes better decisions, drives innovation, and delivers better business results.

About Boys Town:

Boys Town has been changing the way America cares for children and families since 1917. With over a century of service, our employees have helped us grow from a small boardinghouse in downtown Omaha, Nebraska, into one of the largest national child and family care organizations in the country. With the addition of Boys Town National Research Hospital in 1977, our services branched out into the health care and research fields, offering even more career opportunities to those looking to make a real difference.

Our employees are our #1 supporters when it comes to achieving Boys Town's mission, which is why we are proud of their commitment to making the world a better place for children, families, patients, and communities. A unique feature for employees and their dependents enrolled in medical benefits are reduced to no cost visits for services performed by a Boys Town provider at a Boys Town location. Additional costs savings for the employee and their dependents are found in our pharmacy benefits with low to zero-dollar co-pays on certain maintenance drugs. Boys Town takes your mental health seriously with no cost mental health visits to an in-network provider. We help our employees prepare for retirement with a generous match on their 401K or 401K Roth account. Additional benefits include tuition reimbursement, parenting resources from our experts and professional development opportunities within the organization, just to name a few. Working at Boys Town is more than just a job, it is a way of life.

This advertisement describes the general nature of work to be performed and does not include an exhaustive list of all duties, skills, or abilities required. Boys Town is an equal employment opportunity employer and participates in the E-Verify program. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, national origin, age, disability, or veteran status. To request a disability-related accommodation in the application process, contact us at 1-877-639-6003.