Hybrid Fundraising & Grant Development Manager

Family Bridges; Oakland (CA); Hybrid; USD 71,000 - 88,000; Full time

Job summary

Family Bridges is seeking a Fund/Philanthropy Development Manager to lead funding appeals, manage grants, and oversee reporting. You will research funders, respond to RFPs, and ensure compliance in partnership with the CFO and COO.

You will build relationships with foundations and corporations, manage grant budgets with the Finance team, and monitor performance across multiple funding sources. Strong communication and organizational skills are essential for success.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, Public Administration, Nonprofit Management, or a related field; an equivalent combination of education and relevant experience may be considered.
• At least three years of experience in grant writing, grant administration, nonprofit development, contract management, nonprofit finance, or a related field, with responsibility for managing multiple funding projects or submissions.
• Demonstrated ability to identify funding opportunities, evaluate eligibility and risks, develop persuasive proposals, and oversee grant reporting and compliance.
• Ability to interpret funding guidelines, agreements, budgets, and reporting requirements, exercise independent judgment, and make well-supported recommendations to leadership.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail, with the ability to set priorities and meet deadlines across multiple funding sources.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills and the ability to work effectively with Finance, program leaders, funders, and external auditors.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and familiarity with grant-tracking, donor, accounting, or financial systems; ability to maintain accurate records and safeguard confidential information.

Responsibilities

• Lead the identification and development of public and private funding opportunities that support Family Bridges’ programs and strategic goals.
• Independently evaluate funding opportunities, including eligibility, organizational fit, application requirements, deadlines, financial implications, and risks. Recommend to the CFO which opportunities to pursue and how to address identified risks.
• Lead responses to requests for proposals, including proposal narratives, budgets, and supporting documents, in collaboration with Finance and program leaders.
• Build relationships with corporations, foundations, and other prospective funders. Identify partnership opportunities such as employee engagement, annual giving, and joint events.
• Manage grant servicing from award through closeout, coordinating required reports, renewals, amendments, funder communications, and other deliverables with the responsible departments.
• Partner with Finance to monitor grant budgets, expenditures, revenue, receivables, reimbursement requirements, and variances. Identify concerns and recommend corrective action to the CFO.
• Maintain accurate grant records and tracking tools, and coordinate documentation for funder monitoring, audits, and government reviews.
• Protect confidential financial, employee, participant, and organizational information.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Skills

Excellent communication

Organizational skills

Attention to detail

Judgment and analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree in related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

Grant-management software

Job description

Family Bridges is seeking a Fund/Philanthropy Development Manager to lead funding appeals, manage grants, and oversee reporting. You will research funders, respond to RFPs, and ensure compliance in partnership with the CFO and COO.

You will build relationships with foundations and corporations, manage grant budgets with the Finance team, and monitor performance across multiple funding sources. Strong communication and organizational skills are essential for success.