Director of Strategic Partnerships & FundraisingAnywhere - RemoteFirstPrinciples • Nashville, TN, US
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Director of Strategic Partnerships & FundraisingAnywhere - Remote
FirstPrinciples • Nashville, TN, US
9 days ago
Job type
- Full-time
- Remote
Job descriptionBuild and maintain long-term relationships with high-net-worth individuals, science foundations, research institutions, philanthropists, government funding agencies and institutional donors. Establish funding collaborations with leading universities, think tanks, AI research labs, and deep-tech investors. Lead and organize donor engagement initiatives, exclusive funder events, and private donor roundtables. Develop partnerships with government agencies, private sector leaders, and international science funding bodies. Identify and secure large-scale grants from major science funding organizations (e.g., Simons Foundation, Wellcome Trust, Gates Foundation, NSF, ERC, DARPA). Identify and pursue funding opportunities that align with FirstPrinciples' mission of building AI-driven research technology, ensuring proposals clearly articulate the impact of our platform on accelerating scientific discovery. Expand FirstPrinciples' access to government research funding, impact-driven venture funding, and global science funding programs. Represent FirstPrinciples at global scientific conferences, AI summits, and policy forums. Develop and oversee thought leadership content and initiatives to position FirstPrinciples as a global leader in AI-driven scientific discovery and the global science community. Engage with scientific and technology media to enhance visibility with potential funders. Build and manage a network of advisors and fundraising connections to accelerate introductions to various funding circles. Over time, build and lead a world-class fundraising team, including grant writers, donor relations managers, and institutional fundraising specialists. Work closely with FirstPrinciples' leadership team to align funding strategies with overall growth objectives. Design scalable fundraising processes, CRM systems, and funder engagement strategies. Proven track record of securing multi-million-dollar funding from philanthropic donors, foundations, or government agencies. Strong existing network of funders, science philanthropists, and AI / physics research investors. Experience in fundraising for scientific institutions, AI research labs, or deep-tech initiatives. Background in high-level fundraising, philanthropy, or scientific grant development. Familiarity with research institutions, breakthrough scientific discoveries, and the AI funding landscape. Demonstrated passion for physics and for making scientific knowledge accessible and impactful. Interested candidates are invited to submit their resume, a cover letter detailing their qualifications and vision for the role, and references. Please include "Director of Strategic Partnerships & Fundraising" in the cover letter.
Director Of Strategic Partnerships & Fundraising
FirstPrinciples is a non-profit organization advancing scientific discovery by developing an AI Physicist - an intelligent system designed to explore and uncover the fundamental laws of nature. Our goal is to build a new kind of research platform that goes beyond analyzing information : one that can ask deep scientific questions, reason across disciplines, and accelerate the generation of new ideas. By combining AI, symbolic reasoning, and autonomous research capabilities, we aim to transform how knowledge is discovered and help push science toward its next breakthroughs.
We are seeking a highly connected and strategic fundraiser with a proven track record of securing large-scale funding from philanthropists, research foundations, governments, and other strategic partners. The ideal candidate will be a leader, relationship builder, deal-maker, and storyteller, capable of translating FirstPrinciples' vision into compelling funding opportunities for donors, foundations and research institutions. You will be responsible for creating and executing a high-impact fundraising strategy that aligns with our global ambitions.
Key Responsibilities
Fundraising Strategy & Execution :
- Develop and execute a comprehensive multi-year fundraising strategy to secure major gifts, grants, and institutional funding.
- Design and implement fundraising programs tailored to donors interested in AI, physics, and the future of scientific research.
- Craft compelling proposals that clearly communicate FirstPrinciples' value proposition and impact potential to resonate with funders.
High-Impact Partnerships & Donor Relations :
Grant Development & Institutional Funding :
Public Engagement & Thought Leadership :
Scaling Fundraising & Team Development :
Qualifications :
Application Process :
Join us at FirstPrinciples and be a part of a transformative journey where science drives progress and unlocks the potential of humanity.
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