Director of Foundation Relationships

# Director of Foundation Relationships NE Remote - NE## Description# Please apply on our website:
** About Us****:
** Love Justice International (LJI) is a Christian nonprofit driven by a singular calling:
** to help the Church share the love of Christ by bringing justice for the least of these.
** This calling leads us to our mission:
Driving the downfall of slavery by disrupting human trafficking in transit.

We are looking for
** faithful, compassionate, and mission-driven problem-solvers**—people who think deeply about how to fight injustice and share Christ’s love in a broken world. This isn’t just a job; it’s a calling. If you’re searching for an easy, comfortable career, there are plenty of other options. But if you’re drawn to work that demands sacrifice, boldness, and faith, we invite you to apply and explore how you can be part of this mission.

Love Justice International has been recognized as a Best Christian Workplace for six consecutive years (2021–2026), most recently achieving the “Flourishing” category—the highest level of organizational health. Learn more about who we are, what sets us apart, and our open positions /careers.

What We Offer:

Opportunities to genuinely change lives are rare; at LJI, that's exactly the kind of impact you can have. Our staff support and empower our frontline partners, enabling them to directly engage in life-changing work.

Joining LJI means stepping into an opportunity to deeply impact lives by combating injustice and expressing the transformative love of Christ. At LJI, you'll be part of a connected, purpose-driven team committed to impactful, kingdom-class excellence.

We offer competitive and thoughtful benefits packages tailored to the specific role and location of our staff. Benefit offerings are designed to support wellness, work-life balance, and overall staff care. Details of specific benefits will vary based on location, local standards, and applicable regulations.
** Position Type**:

Full Time;
Salaried;
Remote
** Program and

Position Overview **:
We are seeking an experienced and dedicated Director of Foundation Relationships to lead our efforts in securing funding and support from private and public foundations. The Director of Foundations will play a pivotal role in developing and maintaining relationships with foundations to secure the funding necessary to advance our mission. This position will be measured based on revenue performance.

The Director of Foundation Relationships will report to the VP of Advancement. This position may also likely involve travel.
** Key Responsibilities****:
** 1.
** Foundation Relationship Building:*
* * Identify, research, and target potential private and public foundation partners that align with the organization's mission and objectives.

* Cultivate and nurture relationships with foundation program officers, trustees, and decision-makers.
2.
** Grant Proposal Development:*
* * Working in collaboration develop compelling grant proposals tailored to the interests and guidelines of foundation partners.

* Collaborate with the program teams to gather data, stories, and information necessary for grant applications.

* Ensure grant applications are submitted on time and in compliance with all requirements.
3.
** Grant Management:*
* * Oversee the administration of grants, ensuring that all grant reporting requirements are met and deadlines are adhered to.

* Maintain comprehensive records of grant applications, approvals, and rejections.

* Communicate and coordinate with program teams to track progress and outcomes of grant-funded projects.
4.
** Stakeholder Engagement:*
* * Act as the primary point of contact for foundation partners, providing regular updates on the impact of their grants.

* Collaborate with cross-functional…