POSITION SUMMARY:

The VP of Foundational Support is a senior leader responsible for advancing Holt International’s foundations, corporate, and government grants, and external relations strategies. This position leads efforts to diversify revenue streams, build and steward relationships with charitable foundations, corporations, and government agencies, while enhancing the organization’s public image and brand within those communities. The VP oversees the development, grant writing, and procurement of grants and corporate giving, ensuring alignment with Holt’s mission and strategic goals.

JOB DESCRIPTION:

Leadership & Strategy

• Serve as a key member of the senior leadership team, contributing to organizational strategy and representing foundational giving and external relations priorities.
• Lead and supervise the procurement, grant writing, and external relations departments, including staff management and performance objectives.
• Collaborate with other senior leadership, the CEO, and regional/international representatives to set and achieve short and long-term procurement and external relations goals. 

Grant Writing & Management

• Coordinate research, application, and reporting processes for foundation, corporate, and government grants.
• Develop compelling case statements and narratives for grant proposals, collaborating with program and leadership staff.
• Maintain a central system for grant applications, submissions, and reporting schedules.

External Relations & Grant Cultivation

• Lead the identification, cultivation, and stewardship of external grant opportunities, with a strong emphasis on corporate, government, and foundation grants.
• Build and manage strategic relationships with corporate partners, foundations, and other grant-making organizations to support Holt International’s mission and programmatic goals.
• Oversee the development and submission of grant proposals, ensuring alignment with organizational priorities and funding requirements.
• Represent Holt International in external meetings, conferences, and events to promote the organization and expand its network of grantors and corporate supporters.
• Collaborate with program and leadership staff to gather impact data and stories that strengthen grant applications and outcomes reporting.
• Maintain a central system for tracking grant cultivation, submissions, and stewardship activities, ensuring timely communication and follow-up with external funders.

Financial & Operational Management

• Develop and manage grant budgets and revenue projections in partnership with senior leadership.
• Ensure compliance with organizational policies and government regulations

QUALIFICATIONS AND JOB-EVALUATION DOCUMENTATION

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Marketing, Finance, Policy, or related field; Master’s Degree preferred.
• 7+ years of progressive experience in philanthropy, grant writing, external relations, or nonprofit leadership.
• Extensive knowledge of fundraising and grant writing strategies and principles.
• Exceptional oral and written communication skills; dynamic public speaker.
• Experience working with media, public, and government officials.
• Strong leadership, organizational, and process management skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and CRM/database management.
• Ability to travel as needed, a valid driver’s license, and reliable transportation.

Work Environment & Additional Requirements:

• Some travel is required for meetings, events, and conferences.
• Must exhibit professionalism, courtesy, and the ability to work with diverse groups.
• Employees may be required to perform other job-related responsibilities as requested by their supervisor

Describe controls: The COO reviews all work for the results obtained.