Foundation Relations Director

At Meals on Wheels America, we are deeply committed to supporting the more than 5,000 community-based organizations across the country that are dedicated to addressing senior hunger and isolation. Quite simply, our vision is an America in which all seniors live nourished lives with independence and dignity, and we are looking for champions who are passionate about advancing our strategic plan to End the Wait® .

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Position:Foundation Relations Director

Location: Arlington, VA

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Foundation Relations Director

Meals on Wheels America is the leadership organization supporting approximately 5,000 community-based providers across the country dedicated to addressing senior hunger and isolation. Powered by a trusted volunteer workforce, this network delivers a comprehensive solution that begins with a meal and is proven to enable independence and well-being through the additional benefits of tailored nutrition, social connection, safety and much more.

Through public awareness, funding, programming, education, research and advocacy, Meals on Wheels America empowers local providers to strengthen their communities, one senior at a time. At a time when demand for Meals on Wheels services is growing, and many seniors are left waiting, Meals on Wheels America is dedicated to helping End the Wait® and ensuring every senior who needs Meals on Wheels gets it.

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Meals on Wheels America is seeking a highly motivated and experienced Foundation Relations Director to lead the organization’s foundation and grant fundraising efforts. This role will focus on securing financial support from foundations and institutional donors to advance Meals on Wheels America’s mission of ensuring no senior is left hungry or isolated.

The Director will manage a portfolio of institutional donors, develop and execute strategic funding initiatives, and work closely with senior leadership to meet and exceed fundraising goals.

This position will also play a key role in building and maintaining relationships with funders, writing compelling proposals, and stewarding ongoing engagement with foundations to drive sustainable, long-term support for the organization’s programs and initiatives.

The Foundation Relations Director will report to the Vice President, Philanthropy and is an Arlington, VA-based hybrid role.

• Foundation Portfolio Management
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  Manage a portfolio of 20 - 30 foundation and institutional donors, cultivating, soliciting, and stewarding grants and multi-year funding agreements to support organizational priorities.
• Strategic Grant Development
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  Lead the development and…