Institutional Giving Manager
The Redford Center, San Francisco, California, United States, 94199
Location:
San Francisco (Presidio), CA Hybrid 1 day in office, 4 days remote, flexible
Overview The Redford Center is seeking a collaborative and results-driven
Institutional Giving Manager
to join our team. Based in the Bay Area, this role will manage and grow our foundation and corporate fundraising portfolio, steward institutional partners, and translate our programmatic impact into compelling funding opportunities that advance our mission of environmental storytelling.
About The Position The Institutional Giving Manager is a key member of the Development team, responsible for managing and growing a portfolio of foundation and corporate funders. This role oversees the full grant lifecycle from prospect research and proposal writing to reporting and stewardship, while building strong relationships with program officers and institutional partners. Working closely with the Director of Development, Executive Director, and a small development team, the Manager collaborates cross-functionally with program and finance staff to produce compelling proposals, reports, and funder updates that align funding with organizational impact, as well as with board and advisory board members to nurture funder relationships and facilitate introductions to prospective funders.
What You’ll Do
Institutional Fundraising Strategy
Develop and execute an annual institutional fundraising plan with clear revenue goals and a defined pipeline.
Manage and grow an established portfolio of foundation and corporate funders; partner with the Director of Development and Executive Director to cultivate, steward, and close values-aligned gifts.
Research and qualify new institutional prospects and funding opportunities aligned with organizational priorities.
Collaborate with the Director of Development on annual revenue targets and fundraising planning.
Grant Writing & Management
Write and edit compelling LOIs, proposals, and reports that clearly articulate programs, impact, and funding needs.
Partner with program and finance teams to gather narratives, outcomes, data, and budgets.
Ensure accurate, timely submission of all proposals, reports, agreements, and funder communications.
Manage application requirements, reporting deadlines, and compliance across all institutional funders.
Relationship Cultivation & Stewardship
Build and maintain strong relationships with program officers, corporate partners, and institutional donors.
Prepare leadership and staff for funder meetings by developing briefings, talking points, and materials.
Attend and occasionally present at funder meetings, networking events, and donor engagements, including some evenings and weekends.
Stay current on foundation trends, funder priorities, and sector best practices.
Data, Reporting & Systems
Maintain and improve grants management systems to track deadlines, stewardship touchpoints, deliverables, and revenue projections.
Keep accurate, up-to-date records in HubSpot, Asana, and shared systems, including pipeline updates, awards, communications, and forecasts.
Qualifications
4+ years of experience in institutional fundraising, grants management, or a related development role, ideally in a nonprofit setting.
Strong grant writing and editing skills, with the ability to clearly articulate programs, impact, and budgets for diverse institutional audiences.
Proven experience managing an established portfolio of foundation and corporate funders, with the ability to steward existing relationships.
Strong organizational skills and experience managing multiple deadlines, deliverables, and funding requirements at once.
Familiarity with CRM and project management tools (e.g., HubSpot, Asana, or similar systems) and maintaining accurate records.
Experience supporting or participating in funder meetings, briefings, and relationship-building efforts.
You are
A clear, persuasive storyteller who translates complex programs into funder-ready narratives.
Highly organized, detail-oriented, and proactive, with the ability to manage timelines independently.
Relationship-oriented and comfortable building trust with program officers, corporate partners, and internal colleagues.
Collaborative and thrives in a small team environment where work is shared and cross-functional.
Strategic but hands-on, able to think about long-term fundraising growth while executing day-to-day grant work.
Adaptable and calm under pressure, able to juggle shifting priorities without missing deadlines.
Curious and growth-oriented, staying up-to-date on foundation trends, best practices, and funding opportunities.
Adaptive and resilient, ready to problem-solve and lead in dynamic environments.
Passionate about film as a tool for culture change and deeply committed to environmental progress.
All candidates must
Work legally in the United States and maintain proper work authorization throughout employment.
Currently live in the California Bay Area.
Able to assist with events, which includes lifting up to 35 lbs.
Work occasional evenings and weekends which could include travel.
Ability to successfully pass a background check for all candidates who receive a contingent offer.
Additional Details
Benefits:
We offer a flexible schedule and an excellent benefits package, including generous paid time off, $100 monthly phone/internet stipend, $500 per year towards professional development, 100% coverage of employees’ health benefits, 50% coverage for dependents, dental and vision insurance, and participation in a 403b retirement plan with an employer contribution of 3%, after six months.
About Redford Center The Redford Center is a nonprofit organization that advances environmental solutions through the power of stories that move. We develop and invest in projects that foster action and strengthen the reach of grassroots efforts driving the environmental movement.
Equal Employment Opportunity We are an equal opportunity employer and welcome diversity in the workplace. We will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records. We strive for equity, diversity, and inclusion and prioritize these values in our organization, programming, and employment practices. We strongly encourage Black, Indigenous, People of Color, and LGBTQ+ candidates to apply.
The pay range for this role is: 100,000 - 105,000 USD per year (Redford Center)
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San Francisco (Presidio), CA Hybrid 1 day in office, 4 days remote, flexible
Overview The Redford Center is seeking a collaborative and results-driven
Institutional Giving Manager
to join our team. Based in the Bay Area, this role will manage and grow our foundation and corporate fundraising portfolio, steward institutional partners, and translate our programmatic impact into compelling funding opportunities that advance our mission of environmental storytelling.
About The Position The Institutional Giving Manager is a key member of the Development team, responsible for managing and growing a portfolio of foundation and corporate funders. This role oversees the full grant lifecycle from prospect research and proposal writing to reporting and stewardship, while building strong relationships with program officers and institutional partners. Working closely with the Director of Development, Executive Director, and a small development team, the Manager collaborates cross-functionally with program and finance staff to produce compelling proposals, reports, and funder updates that align funding with organizational impact, as well as with board and advisory board members to nurture funder relationships and facilitate introductions to prospective funders.
What You’ll Do
Institutional Fundraising Strategy
Develop and execute an annual institutional fundraising plan with clear revenue goals and a defined pipeline.
Manage and grow an established portfolio of foundation and corporate funders; partner with the Director of Development and Executive Director to cultivate, steward, and close values-aligned gifts.
Research and qualify new institutional prospects and funding opportunities aligned with organizational priorities.
Collaborate with the Director of Development on annual revenue targets and fundraising planning.
Grant Writing & Management
Write and edit compelling LOIs, proposals, and reports that clearly articulate programs, impact, and funding needs.
Partner with program and finance teams to gather narratives, outcomes, data, and budgets.
Ensure accurate, timely submission of all proposals, reports, agreements, and funder communications.
Manage application requirements, reporting deadlines, and compliance across all institutional funders.
Relationship Cultivation & Stewardship
Build and maintain strong relationships with program officers, corporate partners, and institutional donors.
Prepare leadership and staff for funder meetings by developing briefings, talking points, and materials.
Attend and occasionally present at funder meetings, networking events, and donor engagements, including some evenings and weekends.
Stay current on foundation trends, funder priorities, and sector best practices.
Data, Reporting & Systems
Maintain and improve grants management systems to track deadlines, stewardship touchpoints, deliverables, and revenue projections.
Keep accurate, up-to-date records in HubSpot, Asana, and shared systems, including pipeline updates, awards, communications, and forecasts.
Qualifications
4+ years of experience in institutional fundraising, grants management, or a related development role, ideally in a nonprofit setting.
Strong grant writing and editing skills, with the ability to clearly articulate programs, impact, and budgets for diverse institutional audiences.
Proven experience managing an established portfolio of foundation and corporate funders, with the ability to steward existing relationships.
Strong organizational skills and experience managing multiple deadlines, deliverables, and funding requirements at once.
Familiarity with CRM and project management tools (e.g., HubSpot, Asana, or similar systems) and maintaining accurate records.
Experience supporting or participating in funder meetings, briefings, and relationship-building efforts.
You are
A clear, persuasive storyteller who translates complex programs into funder-ready narratives.
Highly organized, detail-oriented, and proactive, with the ability to manage timelines independently.
Relationship-oriented and comfortable building trust with program officers, corporate partners, and internal colleagues.
Collaborative and thrives in a small team environment where work is shared and cross-functional.
Strategic but hands-on, able to think about long-term fundraising growth while executing day-to-day grant work.
Adaptable and calm under pressure, able to juggle shifting priorities without missing deadlines.
Curious and growth-oriented, staying up-to-date on foundation trends, best practices, and funding opportunities.
Adaptive and resilient, ready to problem-solve and lead in dynamic environments.
Passionate about film as a tool for culture change and deeply committed to environmental progress.
All candidates must
Work legally in the United States and maintain proper work authorization throughout employment.
Currently live in the California Bay Area.
Able to assist with events, which includes lifting up to 35 lbs.
Work occasional evenings and weekends which could include travel.
Ability to successfully pass a background check for all candidates who receive a contingent offer.
Additional Details
Benefits:
We offer a flexible schedule and an excellent benefits package, including generous paid time off, $100 monthly phone/internet stipend, $500 per year towards professional development, 100% coverage of employees’ health benefits, 50% coverage for dependents, dental and vision insurance, and participation in a 403b retirement plan with an employer contribution of 3%, after six months.
About Redford Center The Redford Center is a nonprofit organization that advances environmental solutions through the power of stories that move. We develop and invest in projects that foster action and strengthen the reach of grassroots efforts driving the environmental movement.
Equal Employment Opportunity We are an equal opportunity employer and welcome diversity in the workplace. We will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records. We strive for equity, diversity, and inclusion and prioritize these values in our organization, programming, and employment practices. We strongly encourage Black, Indigenous, People of Color, and LGBTQ+ candidates to apply.
The pay range for this role is: 100,000 - 105,000 USD per year (Redford Center)
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