Corporate & Foundation Partnerships Manager

South Coast Botanic Garden Foundation; Palos Verdes Peninsula (CA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

South Coast Botanic Garden Foundation seeks a proactive Manager of Corporate and Foundation Support to expand and strengthen funding from corporate, foundation, and government partners. You will lead grant writing, sponsorship proposals, and reporting across the full lifecycle of institutional giving.

Join a mission-driven cultural institution and collaborate across departments to align funding with program needs, delivering timely grants and engaging donors for long-term impact.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education and relevant experience.
• Minimum two years of professional experience in grant writing, fundraising, or development.
• Experience in nonprofit or mission-driven environments preferred.

Responsibilities

• Identify and steward a portfolio of institutional funders to support revenue goals.
• Lead writing, preparation, and timely submission of grant applications and sponsorships.
• Coordinate cross-functional information for proposals and reporting.
• Develop funder-specific narratives communicating the Foundation’s mission and impact.

Skills

Verbal and written communication

Interpersonal skills

Confidentiality

Organizational skills

Independent work

Adaptability

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Google Workspace

Blackbaud Altru

PowerPoint

Docs/Sheets

Job description

South Coast Botanic Garden Foundation seeks a proactive Manager of Corporate and Foundation Support to expand and strengthen funding from corporate, foundation, and government partners. You will lead grant writing, sponsorship proposals, and reporting across the full lifecycle of institutional giving.

Join a mission-driven cultural institution and collaborate across departments to align funding with program needs, delivering timely grants and engaging donors for long-term impact.