Officer, Foundation Relations

Founded in 2010, Hispanic Access Foundation is a national nonprofit organization dedicated to connecting Latinos with partners and opportunities to improve their lives and create an equitable society. Through our Theory of Change, we build pathways to leadership, influence systems and policy, and shift narratives so Latino communities are not only engaged—but positioned to lead in spaces where they have been historically underrepresented.

Our work is rooted in trust, dedication, excellence, service to comunidad, and versatility. While Washington, D.C. serves as our headquarters, Hispanic Access operates as a fully remote organization with staff working across the country.

POSITION DESCRIPTION

Hispanic Access Foundation is seeking a strategic and relationship-driven Foundation Relations Officer to lead the cultivation, growth, and stewardship of institutional foundation partnerships that advance our mission and long-term impact.

Reporting to the Chief Development Officer, this role is externally focused and relationship-centered, with responsibility for building trust with institutional donors, converting outreach into meetings, advancing prospects through the donor journey, and deepening multi-year partnerships across our program areas.

The Foundation Relations Officer serves as a connector—translating program strategy and outcomes into compelling investment opportunities—while partnering closely with program leaders, finance, communications, and executive leadership to ensure strong alignment, follow-through, and donor satisfaction.

ROLE/RESPONSIBILITIES

Foundation Partnership Development & Growth

• Own and actively manage a portfolio of foundation partners and prospects, with clear strategies for cultivation, renewal, and expansion.
• Drive new foundation partnerships by converting targeted outreach and networking into meetings, proposals, and long-term funding relationships.
• Develop and execute customized engagement strategies that align donor priorities with Hispanic Access Foundation’s programmatic goals.
• Identify opportunities to deepen partnerships through renewals, increased grant size, multi-year commitments, or expanded program alignment.
• Serve as the primary relationship manager for a portfolio of foundation partners.

Proposal Strategy & Narrative Leadership

• Lead proposal strategy and positioning for foundation opportunities, ensuring strong alignment with donor priorities and Hispanic Access Foundation’s Theory of Change.
• Partner with development colleagues, program, finance, and communications teams to shape compelling narratives, outcomes, and funding cases.
• Draft and refine high-impact proposals and reports, maintaining a strong voice, strategic framing, and donor-centric storytelling.
• Ensure proposals and reports reflect program strategy, scalability, and measurable impact.

Prospecting & Pipeline Strategy

• Proactively research, qualify, and prioritize new foundation prospects aligned with organizational strategy.
• Develop funder briefs, outreach plans, and engagement strategies to support effective cultivation.
• Partner with leadership and program teams to align prospecting efforts with growth priorities and geographic focus areas.
• Maintain a forward-looking foundation pipeline with clear next steps and probability assessments.

Cross-Functional Collaboration & Leadership

• Act as a strategic partner to Program Directors and senior leaders, supporting fundraising planning and institutional donor engagement across teams.
• Collaborate closely with Communications to develop donor-facing materials, impact stories, and tailored messaging.
• Prepare leadership for donor meetings through briefings, talking points, and strategic guidance.
• Foster a culture of shared ownership around foundation partnerships and…