Manager of Institutional Philanthropy

Location: Los Angeles CA or Washington D.C. (Hybrid / Multi-market travel required)

Position Type: Full-Time Exempt

Expected Starting Salary: * Washington D.C.: $93500 $98999 (Full range: $88000 $110000) * Los Angeles CA: $84000 $88999 (Full range: $79000 $99000)

College Track is a comprehensive 10-year college completion program dedicated to helping first-generation students from underserved communities overcome systemic obstacles on the path to a bachelors degree and a meaningful career.

What began in 1997 with just 25 students has grown into a national movement of more than 5400 scholars and alumni across California Colorado Louisiana and the D.C. Metro Area. Our scholars graduate from college at three times the national average for first-generation students. By age 30 our alumni earn an average of $89823outpacing the national median and proving the long-term economic mobility a degree unlocks.

Are you a strategic storyteller and a relationship builder As the Manager of Institutional Philanthropy you will play an essential role in growing College Tracks institutional funding base. Managing a portfolio of 4060 foundation and corporate partners across multiple markets you will have the unique opportunity to develop deep expertise across two distinct and complementary fundraising functions.

Reporting directly to the Vice President of Institutional Philanthropy you will work closely with the Directors of Foundation and Corporate Partnerships to craft compelling narratives manage a high-impact pipeline and secure gifts ranging from $25000 to $250000.

• Relationship Management & Cultivation: Manage and steward a diverse portfolio of 4060 corporate and foundation partners maintaining active communication pipelines with care and consistency.

• Proposal Development & Grant Writing: In collaboration with the Grants Manager and Finance team lead the writing editing and submission of high-quality proposals concept papers budgets and impact reports.

• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partner with program staff and Executive Site Directors to coordinate funder site visits. Translate impact data and scholar success stories into powerful donor communications.

• Operations & CRM Management: Track all fundraising activity pipeline health and institutional knowledge seamlessly within Salesforce to ensure strict grant compliance.

• Experience: 35 years of nonprofit development experience with a proven track record of managing an institutional fundraising portfolio.

• Exceptional Communication: Stellar writing and editing skills with the ability to connect a programs ground-level impact to a funders philanthropic priorities.

• Versatility: Comfort navigating both corporate and foundation fundraising spaces while managing competing deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

• Technical Savvy: Proficiency with Salesforce (or a comparable CRM) to leverage data for pipeline management.

• Mission Alignment: A fierce advocacy for educational equity and a deep connection to College Tracks core values: Commitment Passion Joy Authenticity and Excellence.

• Education & Travel: Bachelors degree required. Ability to travel across College Tracks multi-market footprint.

We believe taking care of our staff is essential to our scholars success. College Track offers a comprehensive wellness-centered benefits package including:

• Extensive healthcare financial security and work-life balance benefits.

• Generous Time Off: Up to 23 discretionary time off days (sick and vacation) plus 23 paid office closures and holidays in your first year.

• A dynamic entrepreneurial culture where every voice is valued.

If you are ready to use your fundraising expertise to build a life of opportunity choice purpose and power for first-generation college students we want to hear from you!

College Track is an equal opportunity employer fully committed to creating an environment of inclusion and mutual respect.