Institutional Giving Manager

Council on American-Islamic Relations California (CAIR-CA); Anaheim (CA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employer-paid medical insurance

Employer-paid dental insurance

Job summary

The Council on American-Islamic Relations California (CAIR-CA) seeks an Institutional Giving Manager to lead strategy development for expanding funding from foundations, corporations, and governmental sources. This is a full-time, on-site role located in Anaheim, California.

Applicants should have a Bachelor's degree, with five years of relevant experience in institutional fundraising or grant writing. The position includes managing the funding pipeline, developing proposals, and ensuring

Qualifications

• Minimum five years of institutional fundraising or grant writing experience.
• At least two years of experience in staff supervision.
• Proven track record of securing significant grants.

Responsibilities

• Lead institutional funding strategy for foundation and corporate sources.
• Manage entire funding pipeline including cultivation and solicitation.
• Conduct strategic prospect research to identify funding opportunities.

Skills

Fundraising strategy

Grant writing expertise

Project management

Staff supervision

CRM tools proficiency

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree in nonprofit management

Tools

Grants management software

Microsoft Office

Job description

Institutional Giving Manager - CAIR-CA

About the Role: CAIR-CA is seeking an experienced Institutional Giving Manager to lead strategy for expanding foundation, corporate, and government funding. This is a full-time, on-site management position based in Anaheim, California, with significant responsibility across the grants and institutional funding lifecycle.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead institutional funding strategy across foundation, corporate, and government sources
• Manage the complete funding pipeline: cultivation, solicitation, stewardship, and relationship building with major funders
• Conduct strategic prospect research to identify new funding opportunities and evaluate funder fit
• Develop compelling grant proposals and detailed budgets for institutional funders
• Oversee grant portfolio management, including forecasting and pipeline development
• Administer awarded grants with full compliance to funder requirements and reporting obligations
• Evaluate and streamline grants management systems and workflows to improve organisational efficiency
• Build and maintain relationships with foundation partners and government agencies
• Coordinate funder site visits and facilitate meetings between donors and senior leadership
• Provide strategic guidance on philanthropic trends, best practices, and funding landscape developments
• Supervise and mentor fundraising staff

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent professional experience
• Minimum five years of institutional fundraising, grant writing, or nonprofit development experience
• At least two years of staff supervision and management experience
• Proven track record of securing six- and seven-figure grants
• Demonstrated expertise in grant portfolio management and financial reporting
• Exceptional grant writing and storytelling abilities
• Strong strategic planning and project management skills
• Proficiency with grants management software, CRM tools, and Microsoft Office
• Knowledge of the philanthropy landscape and current funding trends
• Ability to travel within Southern California

Preferred Qualifications

• Knowledge of civil rights, social justice, and Muslim community issues
• Master's degree or advanced professional certification in nonprofit management or fundraising

Benefits

• Salary range: $85,000-$105,000 per year
• Employer-paid medical and dental insurance
• Opportunity to support legal, advocacy, and community programmes protecting American Muslim civil rights