Sr. Director, Philanthropic Foundations

The National Geographic Society is seeking a Sr. Director, Philanthropic Foundations to lead the development and management of the Philanthropic Foundations Team. This new leadership role will define and implement a strategic vision, planning framework, and sector targets to position foundation partnerships as a core driver of revenue and impact for the Society's programs.

Responsibilities:
- Develop and implement strategic vision and execution plans for securing impact-driven foundation partnerships
- Lead cultivation and solicitation of major foundation partnerships, including strategy, proposal development, and budget creation
- Provide strategic leadership and cross-departmental coordination to manage the full lifecycle of partnerships, from prospecting to stewardship
- Manage a portfolio of complex, high-value grants and lead the Philanthropic Foundations team in developing solicitation strategies and managing grant terms
- Collaborate with Finance, Legal, and Grants Management to ensure rigorous stewardship, reporting, and expenditure tracking

Qualifications:
- Master's degree preferred
- 12+ years in a nonprofit or business development environment; proven success leading matrixed teams and executing strategic growth plans
- Demonstrated ability to secure multi-million-dollar grants (seven- and eight-figure preferred)
- Exceptional written/verbal communication skills; proficiency with CRM and grant management tools
- Strong project management and collaboration abilities
- Proven experience coaching and developing high-performing staff
- Experience in science, environmental, conservation, or education-related nonprofit sectors preferred

Location: Washington, DC (Hybrid)
Salary: $166,250 - $175,000
Full time