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How much do foundation manager jobs pay per year?

As of Aug 19, 2026, the average yearly pay for foundation manager in Alabama is $74,031.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $45,300.00 and $105,600.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a foundation manager?

Foundation Managers are professionals responsible for overseeing the operations, administration, and strategic direction of foundations, which are nonprofit organizations that support charitable causes. They manage grant-making processes, ensure compliance with legal and financial regulations, and work closely with board members and stakeholders to fulfill the foundation's mission. Foundation Managers also develop fundraising strategies, monitor program effectiveness, and often represent the foundation at public events. Their role is crucial in ensuring that the foundation's resources are used efficiently and effectively to achieve philanthropic goals.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a foundation manager?

To thrive as a Foundation Manager, you need expertise in nonprofit management, fundraising, grant writing, and a relevant degree such as in business, public administration, or a related field. Familiarity with donor management systems, CRM software, and financial reporting tools is typically required. Strong leadership, relationship-building, and strategic communication skills set top candidates apart. These competencies are essential for effectively managing resources, fostering donor relationships, and maximizing the foundation's impact.

What are some common challenges faced by foundation managers in balancing administrative duties with mission-driven initiatives?

Foundation Managers often juggle a variety of responsibilities, including overseeing grant processes, managing budgets, and ensuring regulatory compliance, all while advancing the foundation’s mission. One common challenge is balancing the necessary administrative work—such as reporting and documentation—with strategic activities like building community partnerships and measuring impact. Staying organized and effectively delegating tasks within the team are key to maintaining this balance. Additionally, Foundation Managers must continually adapt to changing funding landscapes and stakeholder expectations, making flexibility and strong communication skills essential for success.

What is the difference between Foundation Manager vs Grant Coordinator?

AspectFoundation ManagerGrant Coordinator
Required CredentialsBachelor's degree; experience in nonprofit managementBachelor's degree; experience in grants or fundraising
Work EnvironmentNonprofit organizations, foundationsNonprofits, educational institutions, government agencies
Employer & Industry UsageFoundations, charitable organizationsNonprofits, grant-making agencies
Common Search & ComparisonYesYes

The Foundation Manager oversees the overall operations, strategy, and funding initiatives of a foundation, focusing on long-term goals and stakeholder relationships. The Grant Coordinator primarily manages the grant application process, monitors grant compliance, and assists in securing funding. While both roles require nonprofit experience and similar credentials, the Foundation Manager has broader responsibilities, whereas the Grant Coordinator specializes in grants management.

What are the most commonly searched types of Foundation jobs in Alabama?

The most popular types of Foundation jobs in Alabama are:

Infographic showing various Foundation Manager job openings in Alabama as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 84% Full Time, 12% Part Time, and 4% Contract. Highlights an 81% Physical, 2% Hybrid, and 17% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $74,031 per year, or $35.6 per hour.

Grant Manager - Orlando Health Foundation, Alabama

Orlando Health

Homewood, AL • On-site

Full-time

Re-posted 12 days ago


Orlando Health rating

7.4

Company rating: 7.4 out of 10

Based on 619 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

268th of 888 rated healthcare providers


Job description


Position Summary


About Orlando Health:

At Orlando Health, we are ordinary people with extraordinary individuality, working together to bring help, healing and hope to those we serve. By daily embodying our over 100-year legacy, we reinforce our reputation as a trusted and respected healthcare organization that delivers professional and compassionate care to our patients, families and communities. Through our award-winning hospitals and ERs, specialty institutes, urgent care centers, primary care practices and outpatient facilities, our 27,000+ team members serve communities that span Florida’s east to west coasts and beyond.

Orlando Health is committed to providing you with benefits that go beyond the expected, with career-growing FREE education programs and well-being services to support you and your family through every stage of life. We begin your benefits on day one and offer flexibility wherever possible so that you can be present for your passions. “Orlando Health Is Your Best Place to Work” is not just something we say, it’s our promise to you.

Position Summary:

Responsible for developing corporate and private grant funding opportunities to support specifically identified programs within Orlando Health.


Responsibilities

Essential Functions:
Writes, manages, and submits philanthropic grant proposals to corporate, private, and government entities.
Actively seeks and develops creative and strategic relationships with grant-making organizations and individuals to support specifically identified programs within Orlando Health.
Assures that all grant-related documentation including, but not limited to proposals, letters of intent, progress and final reports are completed, signed and mailed prior to grant deadlines.
Assures that all appropriate persons are notified of submissions, regardless of whether the grant-related documentation is initiated by Grants Administration or another Orlando Health department.
Develops relationships with private foundations and corporations to ensure the success of grant activities.
Establishes and maintains an open and positive working relationship with administrators, physicians, managers, team members, alliances, partners and the community.
Develops and enhances relationships within the corporation to routinely solicit information regarding the grant funding needs of Orlando Health departments.
Serves as consultant and advisor to prospective departments seeking grant funding by assisting them with the organization of their proposal ideas, ensuring their compliance with guidelines, and assisting with the appropriate calculation of budgets—including indirect overhead costs, as appropriate.
In collaboration with the Orlando Health Foundation Financial Manager, ensures compliance with policies and procedures governing the implementation of grants inclusive of their terms, conditions, and intent.
Monitors foundation and corporate health care initiatives at local, state, and national levels for potential grant funding opportunities.
Ensures that Grants Administration activities are coordinated with other aspects of Orlando Health.
Assists the Foundation Vice President—Grants Administration in analyzing and evaluating the effectiveness of corporate and private grant funding activities and to, as necessary, make changes to funding strategy with specific funders.
Assists the Foundation Vice President—Grants Administration in establishing and implementing a system to communicate with Orlando Health departments routinely regarding potential grant opportunities.
Assists the Foundation Vice President—Grants Administration with the details of proposal planning, development, submission and other administrative functions as assigned.
Assists the Foundation Vice-President—Grant Administration by conducting in-service training to other members of Orlando Health, as necessary.
Promotes a corporate atmosphere conducive to developing and sustaining interest and involvement in grant proposal preparation.
Protects and enhances the integrity and image of Orlando Health through the management and monitoring of communication with
funding sources.
Responsible for coordinating tours of Orlando Health facilities for corporate and private grant funders.
Travels to corporate or private grant funders to discuss Orlando Health philanthropic needs as required.
Assists in the management of various human resources functions, including hiring, work assignments, coaching plans, and performance counseling.
Maintains reasonably regular, punctual attendance consistent with Orlando Health policies, the ADA, FMLA and other federal, state and local standards.
Maintains compliance with all Orlando Health policies and procedure.

Other Related Functions:
Works with appropriate development staff at the Orlando Health Foundation to coordinate information on grant funding.
Represents area of responsibility in discussions of the Orlando Health mission, strategic planning, budget planning, operational planning and review of policies.

Mentors the professional development of all team members and acts as role model for all team members.
Provides for his/her own personal and professional growth and for the growth of fellow team members.
Keeps current with legal issues related to operations and industry trends.


Qualifications

Education/Training:
Bachelor’s degree.


Licensure/Certification:
None


Experience:
Two (2) years of experience in a related healthcare field with progressive responsibility for program development activities

Qualifications:

Education/Training:
Bachelor’s degree.


Licensure/Certification:
None


Experience:
Two (2) years of experience in a related healthcare field with progressive responsibility for program development activities

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About Orlando Health

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Orlando Health is a 3,200-bed system that includes 15 wholly-owned hospitals and emergency departments; rehabilitation services, cancer institutes, heart institutes, imaging and laboratory services, wound care centers, physician offices for adults and pediatrics, skilled nursing facilities, an in-patient behavioral health facility, home healthcare services in partnership with LHC Group, and urgent care centers in partnership with CareSpot Urgent Care. Nearly 4,200 physicians, representing more than 80 medical specialties and subspecialties have privileges across the Orlando Health system, which employs nearly 22,000 team members. Areas of clinical excellence are orthopedics, heart and vascular, cancer care, neurosciences, surgery, pediatric specialties, neonatology, women's health and trauma.

Industry

Health care and social assistance

Company size

10,000+ Employees

Headquarters location

Orlando, FL, US

Year founded

1918