Senior Foundation Partnerships Manager

About DonorsChoose DonorsChoose is an education nonprofit ensuring every US public school student has the classroom resources they need to learn, grow, and thrive. Founded by a teacher in 2000, DonorsChoose connects educators with a nationwide community of supporters who believe investing in students today will transform tomorrow. Educators request the materials they know their students need, and donors can choose the classroom, community, or cause they want to support. Since our founding, donors have supported 90% of US public schools. Every request is vetted, resources are delivered to classrooms, and donors can see the impact of their support through transparent reporting and updates from students and teachers. Raising $1.9 billion for classrooms, DonorsChoose has earned top ratings from Charity Navigator, GuideStar, and CharityWatch for its transparency, trust, and impact. Our dedicated team works from across the United States to turn resources into opportunities for students and teachers. About the Foundations Partnerships Team Our team raises funds for classrooms by building and executing philanthropic partnerships with foundations and renewing and growing those partnerships over time. Read more about our partnerships . About the Role DonorsChoose is seeking a Senior Foundation Partnerships Manager to manage and grow strategic partnerships with private foundations and donors that advance educational equity and expand support for teachers and students nationwide. Success in this role requires more than excellent grant writing. Our strongest partnerships are built through thoughtful relationship development, deep understanding of philanthropic priorities, and the ability to connect foundation strategies and individuals’ giving priorities with meaningful opportunities to create impact. This role combines strategic fundraising, business development, and consultative partnership management to build long-term relationships that generate transformational support for classrooms. As a senior individual contributor, you will own a portfolio of sophisticated foundation and donor relationships while helping strengthen DonorsChoose’s approach to institutional and individual philanthropy, identifies new opportunities, and grows long-term investments. This role will focus primarily on a portfolio of sophisticated foundation and major donor relationships, each contributing $250K+ annually. Primary Responsibilities Build and Grow Strategic Foundation Partnerships Own a portfolio of institutional and individual philanthropic relationships, developing long-term strategies that deepen engagement and increase investment over time. Build trusted relationships with program officers, foundation executives, trustees, individual donors, and other key decision makers. Consistently identify opportunities for renewals, increased investments, multi-year commitments, and expanded partnership scope. Contribute meaningfully toward annual fundraising goals by managing renewals and increased investments from a portfolio of sophisticated foundation and individual partners. Develop Strategic Funding Opportunities Design compelling funding strategies that align funders’ philanthropic priorities with DonorsChoose's mission, programs, and long-term organizational goals while creating opportunities for deeper, longer-term partnerships. Develop persuasive grant proposals, concept papers, reports, and presentations tailored to foundations’ and individuals’ interests. Translate DonorsChoose's data, classroom insights, and impact into compelling cases for investment that connect to sector trends and philanthropic priorities. Stay current on philanthropic trends, emerging funding priorities, and evolving giving strategies to strengthen DonorsChoose's fundraising approach Lead Complex Cross-Functional Execution Serve as the primary relationship owner across complex foundation and individual partnerships from cultivation through stewardship and renewal. Partner close…