Foundation Partnerships Manager

ORGANIZATIONAL CONTEXT: Seed Company is committed to Bible translation through national translators in creative partnerships. Seed Company seeks to work where it is evident that God is working and where the uniqueness of its vision makes it most feasible for Seed Company to be involved.

VISION: God’s Word transforming lives in every language in this generation.

MISSION: To accelerate Scripture translation and impact for people without God’s Word through Great Commission partnerships.

VALUES: Honoring God in all we do, valuing individuals and relationships, partnering effectively, encouraging creativity and innovation, and managing for quality results.

SCOPE: Responsible for developing, managing, and growing a portfolio of foundation partners and prospects to advance the mission of Seed Company. This role integrates strategic prospecting, relationship cultivation, proposal development, and grant stewardship into a unified portfolio.

The Foundation Partnerships Manager builds new foundation relationships while also stewarding active partners, ensuring strong alignment, excellent communication, and long-term engagement. This individual collaborates closely with Development Officers, program teams, and Marketing and Communications to position meaningful funding opportunities and sustain impactful partnerships.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: 

• Build and manage a portfolio of 20–35 foundation partners and prospective partners, balancing new opportunities with active and renewing relationships.
• Identify and qualify 20–30 new foundation prospects annually to strengthen the long-term pipeline, including re-engaging lapsed or historical foundation partners where appropriate.
• Initiate, cultivate, and steward relationships with foundation program officers and staff through meaningful engagement, discovery conversations, and ongoing communication that fosters trust and long-term partnership.
• Identify and pursue opportunities for grant renewals, expanded funding, and multi-year partnerships.
• Lead the development of Letters of Inquiry (LOIs), grant proposals, and supporting materials in collaboration with Program teams and Marketing & Communications, ensuring alignment between foundation priorities and Seed Company ministry opportunities. 
• Manage the grant lifecycle by ensuring timely, accurate, and compelling proposal submissions, grant reports, and compliance with funding requirements.
• Partner with Development Officers to identify and advance foundation opportunities connected to individual investors and collaborate cross-functionally with Field, Finance, and Marketing & Communications to strengthen foundation partnerships.
• Contribute to the development and execution of Seed Company's foundation funding strategy through collaboration, portfolio analysis, and continuous improvement.
• Maintain accurate CRM records, portfolio activity, and reporting to monitor portfolio health, funding outcomes, and strategic opportunities.
• Effectively prioritize workload to ensure excellent stewardship, timely execution, and quality engagement across the portfolio.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY:

• No direct supervisory responsibility.

OTHER DUTIES: 

• Attend and participate in a variety of meetings and task force groups as directed and maintain required level of knowledge pertaining to operating procedures, requirements, processes, and policies.
• Lead and/or participate in projects or task force groups that focus on issues having organization-wide impact.
• Perform or assist with any assignments as required or directed.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

The role may be performed in a professional office or remote/home office setting and requires the regular use of standard office equipment such as laptops and smartphones.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

Occasional exertion up to 10 pounds, lifting a box of paper, moving chairs, tables, and sliding doors.

TRAVEL:

Up to 25% domestic travel, with occasional international travel.

QUALIFICATIONS: 

• Strong faith in Jesus Christ as Savior; God-honoring lifestyle.
• Passion for the Word of God and provision of the Word for every people group.
• Championing Seed Company’s vision, mission, and values.
• Bachelor’s Degree in Business, Marketing, Fundraising, or similar field.
• 5+ years of experience in foundation fundraising, grants management, or institutional partnerships.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills. 
• Assists team members when needed to accomplish team goals.
• Able to multitask, prioritize, and manage time efficiently.
• Self-motivated and self-directed.
• Ability to work independently or as an active member of a team.

BENEFITS:

• Health insurance coverage 
• Flexible Spending Account – medical and dependent care
• Health Reimbursement Arrangement – medical, dental, and vision
• 403b plan participation with 6% company match
• 160 hours accrued vacation and 80 hours of sick time per year
• Education assistance after one year of service
• Parental leave after one year of service
• Voluntary dental and vision insurance
• Employer-sponsored term life, short-term, long-term, and AD&D coverage