Institutional Grants & Sponsorships Lead (Remote, Part-Time)

California Ocean Science Trust; California; Remote; USD 59,000 - 73,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision insurance

Flexible schedule and remote work

Technology allowance

Job summary

California Ocean Science Trust is seeking an Institutional Giving Manager to lead prospecting for foundation and corporate funders, grow the grant pipeline, and collaborate with program staff to amplify ocean science investments in California.

This part-time role (25 hours/week) requires in-office Mondays, with funding through September 2027 and potential extension. Remote work is available with occasional travel within California.

Qualifications

• 4-5 years experience prospecting and identifying potential sources of new corporate and foundation support.
• 4-5 years experience forecasting grant revenue and managing a pipeline with realistic likelihood and timing estimates.
• 4-5 years experience building proposals and award budgets in partnership with finance staff.
• Demonstrated sensitivity to the role of science and science funding in government, and an understanding of OST’s independence shapes what we do and do not pursue.
• Track record of success in seeking, obtaining, and renewing multi-year five- and six-figure grants.
• Demonstrated experience managing the full grant cycle for multiple institutional grantors.

Responsibilities

• Prospect new foundation and corporate funders; build and maintain a living grant pipeline.
• Forecast grant revenue; collaborate with program staff and finance on budgets.
• Develop sponsorship packages and secure corporate partners for programs and events.
• Manage grant processes from identification to reporting and renewals.
• Maintain CRM records and ensure timely submission of materials.
• Engage funders and represent OST with peer funders and program staff.

Skills

Prospecting

Fundraising strategy

Grant writing coordination

Stakeholder collaboration

Budgeting and forecasting

Proposal development

Relationship development with funders

Job description

California Ocean Science Trust is seeking an Institutional Giving Manager to lead prospecting for foundation and corporate funders, grow the grant pipeline, and collaborate with program staff to amplify ocean science investments in California.

This part-time role (25 hours/week) requires in-office Mondays, with funding through September 2027 and potential extension. Remote work is available with occasional travel within California.