Foundation Relations Specialist

Core responsibilities:

• Manage a portfolio of foundation funders and prospects and meet annual foundation revenue targets for SCA's regional program priorities
• Write compelling grant proposals, letters of inquiry, reports, and acknowledgement letters for foundations
• Identify funding opportunities and develop strategies and materials for cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship of foundation partners
• Conduct prospect research to identify potential new foundation funders and develop a pipeline of long-term foundation support

This role creates positive change by securing foundation funding to support SCA's conservation programs and strategic initiatives, enabling the organization to expand its environmental conservation work and youth development opportunities.

Required qualifications:

• 5 or more years of relevant experience, particularly foundation and corporate relations required
• Bachelor's degree preferred
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills required
• Experience with grant writing required
• Knowledge of or ability to learn Salesforce, Intacct, Raiser Edge software (or comparable fundraising software) and other business-related presentation software required

Compensation and benefits:

• Salary: $60,000 - $70,000 annually
• Full-time exempt, permanent position
• Remote work arrangement (East-Coast based)
• Work environment that encourages fairness, teamwork, and respect among all staff members
• Commitment to maintaining a work atmosphere where lifestyles may grow personally and professionally

The Student Conservation Association (SCA) is an organization focused on environmental conservation and youth development through conservation programs and strategic initiatives.