Director of Foundation Services

Job overview

The Director of Foundation Services role is hybrid in Detroit, MI, with in-office work Tuesdays and Thursdays. Compensation is $120,000 per year. Co.act works to align social impact leaders, institutions, and resources across Detroit and Southeast Michigan. This role leads foundation relationships, grantmaking operations, and a three-person team. It builds partnerships and systems that help philanthropic funds move efficiently and equitably into communities.

What you'll do

• Build and manage foundation partnerships
• lead institutional client relationships and business development
• oversee grant lifecycle, agreements, compliance, and grants-management workflows
• design participatory grantmaking processes
• supervise and develop a team of three
• guide CRM, dashboards, and continuous improvement.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

director of foundation services

hybrid

detroit mi

co.act detroit

foundation partnerships

grantmaking operations

participatory grantmaking

philanthropy

team leadership

crm and grants management

$120k/year

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage
• employer-paid life and disability insurance
• 401(k) match up to 6%
• 25 days of annual PTO plus holidays
• 10 paid mental health days
• bereavement leave
• $2,500 annual professional development stipend.

Why this role

Hybrid schedule with in-office Tuesdays and Thursdays; $120,000 non-negotiable salary; leads community-centered participatory grantmaking.

About the employer

Co Act Detroit is hiring for this role. Industry: Grantmaking Foundations. Sector: 81.