Job Title: Foundation Giving Officer 

Position Summary:  

The Michael J. Fox Foundation (MJFF) is seeking top talent for its Foundation Giving Officer position.  This role assists the Foundation & Corporate Giving team through strategically centralizing and managing Foundation Giving across principal and major gifts, Team Fox (MJFF’s grassroots community fundraising program), and annual giving.  This role will manage a small portfolio of major gift donors, work across the Development Business Unit to deepen donor engagement, seek additional funds and help track forecasting and revenue.  The position will collaborate with colleagues across MJFF to create impact by proactively expanding outreach and streamlining workflows in support of the Development Business Unit’s goal of raising new revenue.  This position will report directly to the Vice President of Foundation & Corporate Giving with day-to-day management by other senior team members. 

 

A successful candidate will feel at home as a member of a dynamic and supportive team and will manage shifting priorities while building and strengthening The Foundation’s impact.  This individual will energize and motivate those around them, regularly demonstrating The Foundation’s core values of Optimism, Tenacity, Collaboration, Boldness, Adaptability, and Curiosity. 

 

Primary Duties & Responsibilities:  

• Work with the Foundation & Corporate Giving team to support and maintain a portfolio of foundation giving relationships 
• Assist team members to identify, cultivate, solicit, and steward grants in support of research, educational, policy, DEI, and fundraising priorities with key foundation stakeholders 
• Coordinate and assist team members with proposals, grant agreements, and presentation materials; create and implement proactive stewardship plans for partners, including but not limited to, drafting tailored features for blog, newsletter, websites, press releases, social media, and other outlets 
• Support the team’s strategic re-engagement strategy plan for dormant relationships with foundations 
• Perform administrative activities in support of the team including, but not limited to, high-end stewardship and solicitation mailings, curated communications, revenue tracking, update donor and prospect records, track and record action items, and update notes in CRM 
• Awareness and engagement in conversation surrounding philanthropic trends and best practices in foundation giving, recommending new ideas as appropriate to enable MJFF to creatively secure funding 
• Identify and compile relevant updates and articles of interest to share with key constituents 
• Position requires travel approximately 10-15% of the year.  Occasional weekend travel is required 

 

Qualifications and Skills:  

• History of proven success in framing grant proposals  
• Strong critical thinking skills with the ability to synthesize information 
• Strong research skills with the ability to use the information to engage former and new donors 
• Excellent editing and writing capabilities 
• Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to convert challenges into opportunities 
• Excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills, and emotional intelligence 
• Functional Microsoft Office skills 
• Willingness to travel and work evenings and weekends as needed.  Must have a valid Driver’s License. 

Preferred Qualifications: 

• Familiarity with Salesforce CRM software or equivalent software 

 

Salary and Benefits: 

The salary range for this position is $60,000 - $75,000.  In addition to salary, The Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson’s Research (MJFF) offers a comprehensive benefits package, including: 

• 15+ options for medical insurance (with MJFF paying 90 percent of the premiums) 
• Competitive dental and vision plans 
• 401(k) plan with 6 percent employer contribution 
• Flexible spending accounts 
• Employer paid life and disability insurance  
• 18 days Paid Time Off (PTO); 12 Well-Being (Sick) Days; 1 Floating Holiday; summer Fridays (office closure at 2pm) and a summer holiday week over July 4 
• Two ways of working: hybrid-flex, or remote work.  We trust all employees to work closely with their manager and colleagues to determine when, where and how programs and projects get done.   

Employees are also eligible for a discretionary bonus on an annual basis. MJFF provides staff and leadership cultivation through regular training courses and events.   

 

How to Apply:  

Interested candidates should submit a resume and thoughtful cover letter describing through examples, their specific qualifications and interest in the position. If you think that your skills are transferable and can add value to this role, please apply. Applicants who best match the position’s needs will be contacted. 

 

About Us: 
The Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson’s Research (MJFF) was founded in 2000 with one clear objective: accelerating meaningful therapeutic advances and, ultimately, a cure for Parkinson’s disease (PD). The Foundation applies extraordinary scientific, business and media assets to this singular focus—thus creating a unique and dynamic organization. Since inception, MJFF has quickly grown into the largest nonprofit funder of Parkinson’s disease research, having funded over $1.75 billion in research projects in both academic and industry labs worldwide. 

 

Visit www.michaeljfox.org for more information. 

 

Vaccination Statement  

At The Michael J. Fox Foundation (MJFF), the health and safety of our team and our community is a priority. MJFF has made the decision to require all staff receive the COVID-19 vaccine as a condition of employment. Successful applicants for this position must be fully vaccinated by date of hire and proof of vaccine is required. Full vaccination is defined as two weeks after both doses of two-dose vaccine or two weeks after a single-dose vaccine has been administered. Anyone unable to be vaccinated, because of medical or religious reasons, can request a reasonable accommodation for consideration. 

 
  Research has shown that people from marginalized communities apply to roles only when they meet 100% of the job requirements. If you think that your skills are transferable and can add value to this role, and you are someone who will contribute to our efforts to build and support a diverse, equitable and inclusive workforce, we strongly encourage you to apply.