Corporate and Foundations Development Manager

About Better Angels

Better Angels is taking a bold, holistic approach to tackling the homelessness epidemic in Los Angeles by harnessing the power of the entire LA community. Our approach to homelessness combines community engagement, advocacy, world-class technology, and a strong dose of pragmatism across five critical areas of need: Prevention, Services, Shelter, Housing, and Technology.

Position Overview

The Corporate and Foundations Development Manager will play a key role in expanding and sustaining Better Angels’ partnerships with corporations, foundations, and other institutional funders. This individual will lead efforts to identify, cultivate, solicit, and steward philanthropic and in-kind support from organizations that share our commitment to creating pathways out of homelessness.

In addition to securing financial support, this role will manage gifts-in-kind initiatives and corporate volunteer programs, ensuring that every partnership leverages both financial and human capital to maximize community impact.

Key Responsibilities

Corporate and Foundation Fundraising (Primary Focus)

• Research, cultivate, and steward relationships with corporate and foundation partners to secure grants, sponsorships, and strategic partnerships.
• Write and edit compelling proposals, grant applications, and reports tailored to funders.
• Manage the corporate and foundation fundraising pipeline, track deadlines, and maintain accurate records in the Better Angels CRM.
• Support leadership and program teams in preparing briefings, materials and presentations for donor meetings.

Gifts-in-Kind Management

• Identify and cultivate partners who can contribute goods, services, or materials that advance Better Angels’ mission.
• Develop systems to track, acknowledge, and report the impact of in-kind contributions.
• Collaborate with operations and program teams to ensure logistical coordination of donated items.

Corporate & Organizational Volunteer Recruitment

• Design and oversee volunteer opportunities for corporate and community partners that align with program needs and goals.
• Build and maintain relationships with corporate social responsibility (CSR) leads and employee engagement teams.
• Coordinate volunteer events and recognition initiatives to deepen organizational engagement.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of experience in corporate or foundation fundraising, preferably in the nonprofit or social impact sector.
• Demonstrated success securing corporate sponsorships and foundation grants.
• Strong writing, presentation, and relationship-management skills.
• Experience managing gifts-in-kind or corporate volunteer programs preferred.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail; comfort managing multiple projects and deadlines.
• Commitment to Better Angels’ mission to ending the epidemic of homelessness in Los Angeles County.

Compensation and Benefits

• Competitive salary commensurate with experience.
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance.
• Flexible PTO and work schedule.
• Professional development opportunities and a mission-driven, collaborative work environment.

Interested candidates are invited to submit their resume to careers@betterangels.la.

Better Angels is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, age, disability, national or ethnic origin, military service status, citizenship, or other protected characteristic.