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How much do foundation manager jobs pay per year?

As of Aug 6, 2026, the average yearly pay for foundation manager in Utah is $74,356.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $45,500.00 and $106,100.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

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 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 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 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.
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Infographic showing various Foundation Manager job openings in Utah as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 88% Full Time, 11% Part Time, and 1% Contract. Highlights an 84% Physical, 3% Hybrid, and 13% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $74,356 per year, or $35.7 per hour.

Director, Foundation Relations

Westminster University

Salt Lake City, UT • On-site

$69K - $86K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Retirement, PTO

Posted 25 days ago

Job description


Director of Foundation Relations
Westminster University


Position Type: Full-Time, Benefited

Work Location: Westminster University Campus

1840 South 1300 East

Salt Lake City, UT 84105

What we offer:

  • Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
  • Paid Time Off (PTO)
  • Paid Parental Leave
  • Paid Family and Medical Leave
  • 403(b) Retirement Plan with a 5.5% employer contribution
  • Tuition Remission (after a qualifying period of employment)
  • 18 Paid Holidays Annually
  • Cell Phone Plan Discounts


Please apply directly through Westminster University's Career Job Posting.

A completed application will include:


  • Resume
  • Cover letter that describes how your previous experience will contribute to this role and the Westminster community.
  • Three professional references with their full name, job title, organization name, relationship to the applicant, and contact information.



Please submit all required documents through the single Dropbox provided during your application.

About the Role:

The Director of Foundation Relations is a frontline fundraiser responsible for securing institutional grants from private and family foundations and may, at times, support and collaborate to secure government, agency, and corporate opportunities as well. The director plans and executes the full grant lifecycle for the existing foundation portfolio at Westminster University, collaborates with institutional leadership to align solicitations with university priorities, and handles the identification, cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship of new national and regional foundation opportunities. Occasionally, the director will engage and solicit individuals as assigned in coordination with the prospect research office.

The director develops strategy and planning milestones for foundations during Westminster’s current comprehensive fundraising campaign and other university or foundation-prioritized initiatives. This often involves a range of cultivation to proposal submission conversations that can impact lead gift generation and establish agreements related to secured funding. The director initiates and conducts personal visits with key foundation contacts as needed and accompanies university leadership and campus partners (faculty and staff) on foundation visits as necessary.

Responsibilities also include the oversight and execution of all stages of proposal development with campus partners, grant writing, grant reporting, and foundation application processes. The director provides timely reporting to external and internal stakeholders and conducts routine financial tracking of grants and potential grants in Westminster’s Institutional Advancement CRM, Blackbaud Raiser’s Edge/NXT. The ability to manage a variety of significant university relationships within a moves management process, function independently, and balance multiple deadlines with competing priorities is essential. Exceptional organizational skills and attention to detail are a must. A genuine enjoyment of working with a diverse constituent base, including campus partners, alumni, donors, and friends, will ensure this position’s success.

Minimum Qualifications:

  • Bachelor’s Degree required
  • 5 years + of progressively responsible experience in institutional advancement, foundation
  • relations, grant writing, or other, related, nonprofit development
  • Strong interpersonal skills and ability to initiate communication with members
  • of Westminster University’s community
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills 
  • Proven ability to work in a team environment 
  • Strong organizational skills and attention to detail 
  • Excellent multitasking and time management skills; ability to be self-motivated to make
  • progress on projects and goals, and to be accountable
  • Professionalism, maturity, and an ability to maintain confidentiality 



Preferred Qualifications:

  • Master’s Degree
  • 2 years + of direct experience cultivating foundation prospects and securing funding from institutional or private foundations
  • Proven track record in successfully managing a portfolio of prospects and closing complex philanthropic gifts or grants at the six and seven figure level


Responsibilities:

Reporting to the Vice President of Institutional Advancement, the Director of Foundation Relations will:


  • Proposal & Grant Management: Oversee all stages of proposal development, including drafting Letters of Inquiry (LOIs), comprehensive grant proposals, and case statements, while ensuring they adhere to strict formatting and budget requirements.
  • Relationship Building & Solicitation: Maintain a portfolio of active foundation prospects, which includes coordinating site visits and facilitating meetings between foundation officers and university leadership, board members, and campus partners.
  • Stewardship & Compliance: Oversee post-award reporting and compliance, ensuring grant funds are used as directed. This includes updating foundation contacts on the impact of their gift commitments to encourage future funding.
  • Strategy & Pipeline Management: Develop annual strategic plans to secure annual and major gifts from foundation opportunities. Continuously research and identify prospective funders whose missions align with Westminster’s priorities and programs.
  • Cross-Functional Collaboration: Act as a liaison between Institutional Advancement (IA) and internal offices as necessary to ensure compelling proposal development and execution of grants & gift commitments, which may include an assigned liaison role as IA’s centralized point of contact to a campus Dean and School/College and their advisory board of volunteers for funding and engagement priorities.
  • Portfolio Growth: Identify, cultivate, solicit, and steward new national and regional foundation opportunities; engage and solicit individuals, as assigned, in coordination with the prospect research office.
  • Campaign Strategy: Develop foundation relationship strategies and planning milestones for Westminster’s comprehensive fundraising campaign and other prioritized initiatives to ensure a positive trajectory.
  • Systems Management: Responsibly document all work with prospects and funders into the constituent relationship management system (Blackbaud Raiser’s Edge/NXT) in a timely manner, in accordance with Institutional Advancement policies and procedures.
  • Additional Duties: Perform other duties as assigned.


Equal Employment Opportunity:

Westminster University is committed to a diversified workforce, equal opportunity, and nondiscrimination. To this end, Westminster prohibits any form of discrimination or harassment based on race or ethnicity, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identification, disabilities, genetic information, status as a veteran, or any other category or classification protected by applicable federal, state, or city laws.