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Remote Foundation Relations Jobs in Connecticut (NOW HIRING)

Solution Architect (HLS)

Hartford, CT · On-site +1

$63.50 - $83.75/hr

... foundation as a trusted partner. Please note: This position will require regular onsite work ... Remote flexible work; plus company office locations in Palm Coast, FL; Atlanta, GA; Tysons, VA amp;

Remote Foundation Relations information

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$54.7K

$63.5K

$81.8K

How much do remote foundation relations jobs pay per year?

As of Sep 3, 2026, the average yearly pay for remote foundation relations in Connecticut is $63,477.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $58,000.00 and $66,600.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a remote foundation relations professional?

Remote foundation relations jobs involve managing and fostering relationships between an organization (often a nonprofit) and charitable foundations from a remote location. Professionals in this field are responsible for identifying potential foundation partners, writing grant proposals, reporting on grants, and maintaining communication with foundation representatives. These roles require strong communication, writing, and organizational skills, as well as experience in fundraising or development. Working remotely allows foundation relations professionals to collaborate with teams and donors across different locations using digital tools.

How does a remote foundation relations professional typically collaborate with fundraising and program teams?

Remote Foundation Relations professionals play a key role in bridging communication between foundations and internal teams. They frequently coordinate with fundraising teams to align grant proposals with organizational priorities, and work closely with program staff to gather data and impact stories needed for reports. Effective collaboration often involves regular virtual meetings, shared project management tools, and clear documentation to ensure everyone is informed and grant deadlines are met. This cross-team interaction helps maximize funding opportunities and ensures compliance with foundation requirements.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a remote foundation relations professional?

To thrive as a Remote Foundation Relations professional, you need strong grant writing, fundraising strategy, and relationship management skills, often supported by a background in nonprofit management or communications. Familiarity with donor management systems like Salesforce or Raiser’s Edge and proficiency in virtual collaboration tools are typically required. Exceptional written communication, attention to detail, and the ability to build rapport remotely set top candidates apart. These skills are crucial for securing funding, maintaining donor relationships, and driving organizational impact from a remote environment.

What is the difference between Remote Foundation Relations vs Remote Grant Coordinator?

AspectRemote Foundation RelationsRemote Grant Coordinator
Primary RoleDevelops and manages relationships with foundations to secure fundingSupports grant processes, including application submission and reporting
Required CredentialsFundraising, nonprofit management, or related certificationsGrant writing, nonprofit administration certifications
Work EnvironmentRemote, strategic, relationship-focusedRemote, administrative, support-focused
Industry UsageNonprofits, foundations, grantmaking organizations

Remote Foundation Relations professionals focus on building and maintaining relationships with foundations to secure funding, requiring strategic communication skills. Remote Grant Coordinators handle grant applications and reporting, emphasizing administrative and compliance tasks. Both roles often work remotely within nonprofit sectors but differ in scope and responsibilities.

What cities in Connecticut are hiring for Remote Foundation Relations jobs?

Cities in Connecticut with the most Remote Foundation Relations job openings:

Infographic showing various Remote Foundation Relations job openings in Connecticut as of June 2026, with employment types broken down into 84% Full Time, 10% Part Time, 1% Temporary, 4% Contract, and 1% Nights. Highlights an 35% Physical, 3% Hybrid, and 62% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $63,477 per year, or $30.5 per hour.

Solution Architect (HLS)

Coastal

Hartford, CT • On-site, Remote

$63.50 - $83.75/hr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Posted 10 days ago


Key responsibilities

  • Design a technical solution leveraging Salesforce products, features, and custom components to meet customer needs

  • Deliver technical and non-technical documentation, including architecture diagrams and data models

  • Oversee solution design, build task development, effort estimation, and reporting/dashboard creation


Job description

Solution Architect (HLS)
We are looking for an Solution Architect to help us support our continued growth. The Solution Architect is responsible for owning the overall design of the technical solution as well as recommending best practice solutions based on client needs. They provide technical guidance to the development of Salesforce.com and other SaaS applications to support business and product strategies. A Solution Architect facilitates discovery sessions to understand client processes and challenges and translates findings into technical requirements supported by a documented solution design. They provide thoughtful leadership and communication to project and client team members in order to build the foundation as a trusted partner.
Please note: This position will require regular onsite work (Tuesday-Thursday) at our client's location in Hartford, CT.
Role Responsibilities:
  • Responsible for designing a solution to leverage Salesforce product, features, and best practices extended with custom components to meet customer needs
  • Delivers technical and non-technical documentation for assigned projects, with relevant architecture diagrams (data models, high-level architecture, integration architecture, etc.)
  • Responsible for overall solution design, build task development, estimating effort to complete build tasks and oversight of reporting/dashboard creation and UAT.
  • Familiarity with the difference between declarative and programmatic development, partner applications (i.e. Conga, DocuSign, AccountingSeed, etc), and general AppExchange products and when it is appropriate to use each in relation to customer requirements.
  • Demonstrates the ability to perform Salesforce.com administration/configuration/data migration duties as needed
  • Works effectively individually and with Coastal team members and client members toward customer satisfaction and success
  • Act as a solution SME, working with Delivery leadership and Account Executives to accurately scope sales proposals
  • Partner with Project Managers to encourage a collaborative environment with delivery and customer project teams.
  • Seeks opportunities to develop professional and technical skills, while also providing guidance and support to Coastal team members for technical and professional growth
  • Achieves and maintains necessary Salesforce technical certifications and Salesforce partner certifications
Experience/Skills Required:
  • Prior experience working within the Health and Life Sciences industry as an employee, or supporting them as a client in a techno functional capacity.
  • 4-6 years of advanced skills in Salesforce Platform Business Analysis and exposure to Project Scoping
  • 2+ years experience in a Senior Consultant (or equivalent seniority)
  • Demonstrate strong competencies around the core Salesforce.com platform
  • Applied knowledge of Salesforce and the Sales, Services, and Marketing functions
  • Active Salesforce Administrator, Sales Cloud Consultant, and Service Cloud Consultant Certification required, minimum 4x certified preferred
  • Additional Salesforce.com cloud knowledge specific to industry/verticals (Nonprofit Cloud, Education Cloud, Marketing Cloud, Community Cloud, CPQ, Field Service, etc.) preferred
  • Previous experience with software development life cycle (SLDC), Agile or Hybrid preferred
  • Ability to create entity relationship and object relationship diagrams to demonstrate design concepts and tools
  • Excellent organizational skills and ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously
  • Experience being client-facing and/or acting as an internal project leader and managing multiple stakeholders
  • Ability to develop practical solutions and methodologies on the Salesforce platform
  • Must have full-time permanent US work authorization
  • Note – Determination of Senior will be based upon the candidates’ previous relevant experience and depth of skills, and will be determined through our skills interview process.
Additional Preferred Experience/Skills:
  • Bachelor’s Degree preferred, or equivalent experience
  • Experience with Health Cloud, and Health Cloud Accredited Professional preferred
  • Travel, as required by client or project milestones
  • Demonstrates a basic level of knowledge of common enterprise systems CRM or ERP
Why Coastal, and what we offer:
  • Flexible working hours with an emphasis on a life-work balance (in that order!)
  • Remote flexible work; plus company office locations in Palm Coast, FL; Atlanta, GA; Tysons, VA amp; Lexington, KY; travel as required to client locations
  • Unlimited Paid Time Off (RTO), 401K with Company Match, and Medical, Vision, amp; Dental coverage
  • Competitive quarterly bonus opportunities
  • Continuing education and certification reimbursements, specifically within the Salesforce and Snowflake ecosystems; plus occasional in-house competitions with spot bonuses
  • A flexible and fun team culture! We value transparency, support, flexibility, growth, teamwork, fun, and so much more
  • Frequent team and culture activities, virtual amp; in-person, including Lunch and Learns, Happy Hours, team-building events
  • Monthly All-Hands calls to bring the company together, and an open-door leadership policy with access to mentorship and guidance
  • Opportunities for accelerated growth, networking, and career guidance and support
  • Trust, transparency and respect across all levels of the company

Coastal provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.