Senior Institutional Grants Manager

CAIR-LA; Anaheim (CA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work option

Paid holidays and PTO

Medical/dental insurance

Job summary

CAIR-CA, the civil rights and advocacy organization serving California, is seeking an Institutional Giving Manager in Anaheim, CA to lead institutional fundraising efforts. The role requires strategic oversight of foundations, corporations, and government funders, with a track record of securing six- and seven-figure grants and guiding complex portfolios.

The ideal candidate will manage the full grant lifecycle, collaborate with Finance on budgets, and advance sustainable revenue growth while

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree is required or equivalent combination of related experience.
• Minimum of five (5) years of progressively responsible experience in institutional fundraising or nonprofit development with major grants.
• Minimum of two (2) years of supervising staff.
• Proven track record of securing six- and seven-figure grants from private foundations, corporations, or government agencies.
• Experience managing institutional fundraising initiatives and complex grant portfolios.
• Excellent grant writing, editing, and storytelling abilities with the ability to translate complex programs into funding proposals.

Responsibilities

• Lead institutional fundraising strategy to grow foundation, corporate, and government funding.
• Oversee a portfolio of institutional funders with cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship strategies.
• Develop grant budgets, financial reports, and compliance documentation with Finance.
• Manage grants administration, reporting deadlines, and stewardship obligations.
• Build and strengthen relationships with institutional funders and collaborators.
• Provide strategic leadership and keep leadership informed of funding trends and opportunities.

Skills

Grant writing

Fundraising

Nonprofit development

Strategic planning

Project management

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

SharePoint

CRM databases

Grant management systems

Job description

CAIR-CA, the civil rights and advocacy organization serving California, is seeking an Institutional Giving Manager in Anaheim, CA to lead institutional fundraising efforts. The role requires strategic oversight of foundations, corporations, and government funders, with a track record of securing six- and seven-figure grants and guiding complex portfolios.

The ideal candidate will manage the full grant lifecycle, collaborate with Finance on budgets, and advance sustainable revenue growth while