Institutional Giving Manager
Council on American-Islamic Relations California (CAIR-CA)
full-timeAnaheim, CA, USASenior LevelManagerUS$85,000 – US$105,000
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