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    Development and Grants Manager - Oakland, United States - California Competes: Higher Education for a Strong Economy

    California Competes: Higher Education for a Strong Economy
    California Competes: Higher Education for a Strong Economy Oakland, United States

    3 weeks ago

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    Full time
    Description

    Status: Full-time

    Location: Hybrid, four days remote, one day
    (Tuesday) in the Oakland office

    Organization

    California Competes: Higher Education for a Strong Economy is a
    nonpartisan policy and research organization focused on identifying
    solutions to the state's most critical challenges at the
    intersection of higher education, equity, and the economy.
    Established in 2011, our mission is to help transform the state's
    higher education system into an engine of economic opportunity that
    empowers all Californians, particularly those from underserved
    communities, to achieve their full potential. California Competes
    benefits from the expertise of our highly respected, bipartisan
    Board of
    Directors, which comprises current and former public officials,
    business executives, and community leaders from across the
    state.

    Our diverse staff brings
    decades of experience in higher education and public policy. We
    work statewide and travel across the country to research and
    advocate for a higher education system that provides opportunities
    for all Californians. For more information, please visit

    Position

    Reporting to the Vice President of Operations and Finance, the
    Development and Grants Manager will play an integral role in
    advancing California Competes's impact by composing and project
    managing grant writing and other donor communications, providing
    excellent support and thought partnership to the CEO and other
    organization leaders on fundraising strategy, pro-actively
    maintaining robust development systems to administer and track
    fundraising efforts. The Manager will be responsible for all
    aspects of grant management, including drafting proposals, reports,
    and funder communications; tracking grant deadlines; researching
    funder prospects; ensuring compliance with grant requirements; and
    preparing the CEO for funder engagements. The ideal candidate will
    be highly organized, detail-oriented, and possess excellent
    communication (particularly writing) skills.

    Responsibilities

    Grant & Fundraising Management (~60%)
    Collaborate with the CEO and VP of
    Operations and Finance to set annual fundraising goals and
    development plan in alignment with organizational priorities and
    strategic vision
    From start to finish, manage and lead
    the drafting of grant proposals and reports for current and
    prospective funders, including working with staff leads to provide
    content when necessary
    Work with the VP of Operations and
    Finance to develop grant financials for proposals and reports, and
    track fundraising metrics
    Manage funder tracking tools and
    systems to keep them up to date and accurate
    Manage and lead donor acknowledgment
    process, including tracking contact records and preparing tax
    letters
    Manage calendar of grant proposals
    and reporting deadlines; build tools and systems to ensure
    timely and streamlined submission of all requests and
    requirements

    Donor Cultivation and Communications (~30%)
    Provide support to the CEO around
    donor cultivation and retention, including meeting prep, follow-up,
    and drafting communications to current and potential donors
    Keep funders engaged by developing or
    strengthening avenues for regular communication and updates
    Work with the Director of
    Communications to link development efforts to programming,
    including collaborating about the timing of outreach, messaging,
    etc., and support content development
    Work with the CEO and VP of
    Operations and Finance to expand the portfolio of funders and
    donors to the organization, including prospect research and
    identifying new fundraising strategies

    Other (~10%)
    Manage event sponsorship efforts,
    including developing requests, determining benefits, drafting
    request letters, and managing follow-up and benefit
    fulfillment
    Facilitate board and other individual
    giving annual solicitations, gift receipts, and gift
    tracking

    Skills and Requirements

    Required Qualifications
    Bachelor's degree in a relevant field
    or equivalent in education and experience
    A minimum of 5 years of experience in
    development, grant management, fundraising, marketing, or
    communications roles, or other writing-intensive roles requiring
    managing projects with multiple contributors
    Strong project management skills and
    the ability to stay on top of multiple deadlines and
    deliverables
    Excellent communication, particularly
    writing, skills with the ability to craft clear, concise, and
    compelling narratives
    Passion for advancing equity and
    improving life outcomes for marginalized Californians
    Excellent organization and
    prioritization skills
    Keen attention to detail and ability
    to ensure accuracy and rigor to the highest standards
    Creative and strategic
    thinker
    Recognizes ways that race and
    ethnicity, gender, and other identities intersect
    in postsecondary access and success
    Understands the historical context
    for racial inequity and its present-day implications, and is driven
    to make creative and concrete changes through advancing systemic
    change through strategic communications
    Growth mindset and commitment to
    demonstrating results and gathering feedback to inform
    experimentation, iteration, and improvement
    Flexibility, adaptability, and the
    ability to anticipate needs, prioritize, and juggle multiple
    projects at once

    Preferred Qualifications
    Experience working with philanthropic
    foundations
    Experience with donor
    communications

    Compensation
    Hiring salary range: $80,000-90,000,
    depending on experience
    Medical, dental, and vision benefits;
    voluntary 403(b) plan
    Exempt full-time position

    Application Process

    To apply, please fill out the application using bambooHR
    and include a resume, cover letter, and writing sample.
    Applications will be considered until the position is filled.



    If you have any questions, feel free to contact

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