Status: Full-time
Location: Hybrid, four days remote, one day (Tuesday) in the Oakland office
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 californiacompetes.org.
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.
Grant & Fundraising Management (~60%)
Donor Cultivation and Communications (~30%)
Other (~10%)
Required Qualifications
Preferred Qualifications
To apply, please fill out the application here 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 hiring@californiacompetes.org.
Status: Full-time
Location: Hybrid, four days remote, one day (Tuesday) in the Oakland office
California Competes: Higher Education for a Strong Economy is a nonpartisan policy and research organization focused on identifying…
Medical, dental, and vision benefits; voluntary 403(b) plan
Medical, dental, and vision benefits; voluntary 403(b) plan
To apply, please fill out the application here and include a resume, cover letter, and writing sample. Applications will be considered until the position is filled.