Overview
Director of Corporate and Foundation Relations Jobs in Washington DC-Baltimore Area at VHC Health
Title: Director of Corporate and Foundation Relations
Company: VHC Health
Location: Washington DC-Baltimore Area
VHC Health Foundation is seeking a dynamic fundraiser to serve as Director of Corporate and Foundation Relations, and TaylorMade Experience is honored to support them in this search.
VHC Health Foundation supports the mission of VHC Health by advancing philanthropic investment in exceptional, compassionate, and accessible care for our community. Working in close partnership with clinical and executive leadership, the Foundation plays a central role in helping translate vision into impact across patient care, innovation, and community health.
As VHC Health continues to grow and evolve, the Foundation is strengthening its approach to philanthropy, with an emphasis on focus, collaboration, and long-term partnership with donors. This is a moment of opportunity to help shape a maturing fundraising program, contribute to meaningful institutional priorities, and work alongside dedicated clinicians and leaders who care deeply about the people they serve. We seek professionals who bring judgment, curiosity, and a commitment to building thoughtful, high-impact philanthropy over time.
How We Work
We seek to build long-term, values-aligned partnerships rather than one-off transactions. This role requires judgment, curiosity, and the ability to match institutional readiness with funder interests while maintaining strong stewardship and credibility.
Position Summary
The Director of Corporate and Foundation Relations leads strategy and execution for philanthropic support from corporations, private foundations, and select institutional partners. This role focuses on mission-aligned philanthropy rather than transactional or compliance-driven funding, and works closely with Foundation and hospital leadership to identify initiatives that are both fundable and feasible.
The position plays an important role in diversifying revenue, strengthening long-term partnerships, and advancing priority programs across VHC Health.
Reports to: Foundation President
Key Responsibilities –
Strategy and Portfolio Development
- Develop and manage a diversified portfolio of corporate and foundation prospects aligned with VHC Health priorities.
- Identify opportunities that align funder interests with organizational readiness and impact.
- Shape fundable initiatives in collaboration with clinical and operational leaders.
Proposal Development and Stewardship
- Prepare and submit competitive grant proposals, letters of inquiry, and sponsorship requests.
- Manage reporting, stewardship, and relationship maintenance for active funders.
- Track deadlines, outcomes, and renewals using Foundation systems.
- Achieve annual fundraising goals set by the Foundation President.
Relationship Management
- Build long-term relationships with corporate leaders and foundation program officers.
- Represent VHC Health in funder meetings and partnership discussions.
- Coordinate with development colleagues to align corporate and individual strategies.
What Success Looks Like in the First 12 Months
- Established a prioritized and well-qualified portfolio of corporate and foundation prospects.
- Secured $750,000–$1.5M+ in philanthropic commitments.
- Built several multi-year or repeat funding relationships.
- Improved clarity and consistency around grant strategy and internal coordination.
- Maintained timely reporting and strong stewardship practices.
Qualifications and Experience
- 5–10 years of experience in corporate and foundation fundraising, preferably in healthcare or complex nonprofit settings.
- 5+ years grant-writing experience with demonstrated success securing six-figure+ grants.
- Strong writing, project management, and relationship-building skills.
- Ability to assess organizational readiness and funder fit.
- Bachelor’s degree required; advanced degree preferred.
To Apply
- Please send a cover letter and résumé (PDF format) to [email protected].
- Please send a previous letter providing two funding options – one straight sponsorship support, the other quasi sponsorship/programmatic, with redacted proprietary information (PDF format) to [email protected].
