Senior Director, Foundation Partnerships – Mercy Corps (Remote, USA)

Organization: Mercy Corps
Location: Remote (preferred: Seattle, New York, San Francisco, or Portland)
Position: Full-time, Exempt
Salary Range: $129,200 – $160,000 USD (based on experience)

About Mercy Corps

Mercy Corps is a leading global humanitarian and development organization operating in over 40 countries. The organization works to create lasting change by supporting communities through crises, conflict, and climate shocks with bold, locally-led solutions.

Role Overview

The Senior Director, Foundation Partnerships is responsible for driving Mercy Corps’ global strategy to build and manage high-impact partnerships with major foundations. This leader will guide a team of Directors and Deputy Directors, cultivate and maintain a strategic donor portfolio, and serve as a key liaison across internal and external stakeholders. The role focuses on maximizing revenue generation, elevating Mercy Corps’ brand visibility, and influencing philanthropy at the global level.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and execute a comprehensive foundation partnership strategy aligned with Mercy Corps’ global goals.

• Manage and mentor a team of four Directors and two Deputy Directors.

• Oversee business development, grants management, and relationship cultivation with top global foundations.

• Maintain a personal portfolio of strategic foundation donors.

• Collaborate with program, policy, and technical leaders to identify funding opportunities and co-create compelling proposals.

• Serve as an internal thought leader and external representative to influence philanthropic engagement and elevate Mercy Corps’ visibility.

Qualifications

• Proven track record in leading successful foundation fundraising strategies.

• Significant experience managing high-performing teams and building organizational capacity.

• Strong knowledge of global development and philanthropic landscapes.

• Expertise in proposal development and strategic partnership building.

• Excellent communication, leadership, and stakeholder engagement skills.

• Ability to manage complex cross-departmental initiatives and represent the organization externally at senior levels.

Travel & Work Environment

• Position is remote, with occasional domestic and international travel required.

• Mercy Corps supports flexible working arrangements and ongoing professional development.

• The organization fosters a culture of inclusion, respect, and psychological safety for all employees.