Foundation Fundraising Consultant

Core responsibilities:

• Develop and implement a comprehensive foundation fundraising strategy to diversify funding base and increase institutional giving
• Conduct prospect research to identify 30-50 potential foundation funders aligned with H-CAP's mission
• Write and submit 3-5 foundation grant proposals during the engagement period
• Create grant tracking systems and provide staff training on foundation research and grant writing

This role strengthens H-CAP's capacity to secure multi-year foundation grants, enabling the organization to advance equity and job quality in the healthcare workforce while positioning for sustainable growth.

Required qualifications:

• Minimum 5-7 years of experience in foundation fundraising with mission-driven organizations
• Proven track record of securing six-figure and seven-figure foundation grants
• Strong grant writing skills with experience crafting compelling narratives for complex programmatic work
• Knowledge of healthcare, workforce development, labor, or equity/social justice sectors preferred

Contract engagement with total budget not to exceed $75,000. The consultant will work collaboratively with H-CAP leadership, program staff, and Board of Directors on a project expected to run from April 1, 2026 to March 31, 2027.

H-CAP is a national labor-management organization that promotes job quality and equity for the healthcare workforce through training partnerships and worker-centered workforce development strategies, delivering career education to over 630,000 healthcare workers across seventeen states plus D.C.