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Miamioh

$300K/yr

Foundation officer; staff liaison to the Foundation Board's Development Committee Development portfolio: Academic and unit fundraising, intercollegiate athletics, Gift Planning, Foundation Relations ...

The Pennsylvania State University

$39K - $49K/yr

Interface and build fruitful relationships with foundation officers and between foundation officers and Penn State representatives; * Prepare briefing materials and coordinate meetings (virtual or in ...

Deaconess

Foundation Development Officer

Henderson, KY · On-site

$28.71 - $40.19/hr

The Foundation Development Officer is a key member of the Deaconess Foundation team, responsible for building meaningful relationships with donors, community partners, and philanthropic supporters.

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What is the difference between Foundation Officer vs Grant Coordinator?

AspectFoundation OfficerGrant Coordinator
Required CredentialsBachelor's degree, experience in nonprofit or fundraisingBachelor's degree, experience in grant writing or administration
Work EnvironmentNonprofit organizations, foundationsNonprofits, educational institutions, government agencies
Employer & Industry UsageFoundations, charitable organizationsOrganizations seeking grants, funding agencies
Common Search & Comparison IntentUnderstanding roles in fundraising and philanthropyManaging and applying for grants

The Foundation Officer primarily focuses on developing and managing relationships with donors and overseeing fundraising efforts within foundations. In contrast, the Grant Coordinator handles the administration, application, and management of grants for organizations. While both roles require similar educational backgrounds and work in nonprofit or funding environments, their core responsibilities differ—one emphasizes donor relations, the other grant management.

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Senior Foundation Officer

Manhattan, NY • On-site

Rockefeller Capital Management
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$130K - $150K/yr

Other

Medical, Retirement, PTO

Re-posted 17 days ago

Job description

Position

The Senior Foundation Officer is responsible for overseeing all aspects of our full suite of administrative services for a portfolio of Private Foundation clients. This individual will serve as the main point of contact, building strong, lasting relationships while ensuring compliance with rules and regulations that govern private foundations. This individual will play a key role in creating long‑term client relationships and contributing to the continued growth and success of the Private Foundation Administration product at Rockefeller Global Family Office.

Responsibilities
  • Serves as the key contact for private foundation clients, providing guidance, best practices, and high‑touch relationship management.
  • Oversee all aspects of administration including grants management and administration, tax preparation, state filings, compliance monitoring, ad‑hoc reporting, distribution monitoring, budget preparation, and meeting facilitation.
  • Provides excellent, seamless onboarding experiences for new clients.
  • Responsible for initial configuration of clients’ grants management portal and ongoing support and enhancements.
  • Liaises with internal departments on day‑to‑day operations.
  • Identifies opportunities for philanthropic advisory services to enhance clients’ philanthropic legacies.
  • Applies foundation governing document provisions consistent with applicable statutes, regulations, and compliance standards.
Qualifications
  • Bachelor’s Degree
  • 5-7 years of related experience, preferably working with high‑net and ultra‑high‑net worth individuals and families
Skills
  • Strong relationship management skills with proven track record of long‑term client relationships
  • Understanding of fiduciary concepts and legal policies related to foundation administration
  • Familiarity with accounting and tax processes related to foundation administration
  • Tech savvy with the ability to learn and utilize several platform types
  • Strong attention to details with excellent analytical skills
  • Outstanding written and verbal communication skills
  • High level of integrity, professionalism, and ability to handle sensitive information with confidentiality and discretion
  • Adept problem‑solver with excellent organizational and project management skills
  • Ability to work in a fast‑paced, high intensity work environment while managing multiple priorities and tasks with strong attention to detail and accuracy with adeptness to reassess priorities as situations arise to meet deadlines
Compensation Range

The anticipated base salary range for this role is $130,000 to $150,000. Base salary for the role will depend on several factors, including a candidate’s qualifications, skills, competencies, and experience, and may fall outside of the range shown. In addition, this role may be eligible for a discretionary bonus. Rockefeller Capital Management offers a comprehensive benefit package including health coverage, vacation time, paid leave, retirement plan, and more.

Disclosure

Rockefeller & Co. LLC, Rockefeller Financial LLC, Rockefeller Trust Company, N.A., The Rockefeller Trust Company (Delaware), Rockefeller Financial Services, Inc. and all other subsidiaries of Rockefeller Capital Management L.P. (individually and collectively, “Rockefeller”) is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, citizenship, age, military or veteran status, marital or partnership status, caregiver status, legally recognized disability, or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state or local law (“protected characteristics”).

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