Institutional Giving Coordinator

CALIFORNIA STATE PARKS FOUNDATION•San Francisco, CA

12h•$35 - $39•Hybrid

About The Position

The Institutional Giving Coordinator supports the organization’s continued growth by taking a supporting role in the execution of the development team’s strategy and goals to inspire renewed, upgraded, and new funding from institutional donors. This role aligns with California State Parks Foundation’s mission by building relationships and raising resources to build climate resilience, expand access to parks, enhance visitor experience, preserve history and culture, and steward natural spaces. Reporting to the Institutional Giving Manager, this position closely collaborates with the development team and program staff to align funding opportunities with organizational priorities and programs.

Requirements

Commitment to California State Parks Foundation’s mission
Bachelor’s degree or higher in a related field preferred
Minimum of 2 years of relevant experience
Familiarity with the California state park system, environmental, and/or conservation practices preferred
Strong project management abilities; ability to manage multiple, complex projects involving event planning, program reporting, corporate relations, and partnership building
Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint)
Familiarity with tools such as Salesforce, Asana, Slack, SharePoint, Foundation Directory Online, Adobe Acrobat Pro, Expensify, and Zoom preferred
Outstanding research skills with the ability to tailor proposals to specific funder criteria
Strong written, communication, and problem-solving skills
Extremely organized with exceptional attention to detail; committed to maintaining data integrity
Ability to work well independently and collaboratively in a multitasking team environment
High integrity: ability to maintain confidentiality and operate with discretion
Comfort working with corporate groups and sponsors
Confident communicating with volunteers, partners, and corporate sponsors
Willingness to accommodate a flexible work schedule, including evenings, weekends, and travel; occasional vigorous outdoor activity required
Valid driver's license preferred

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree or higher in a related field
Familiarity with the California state park system, environmental, and/or conservation practices
Familiarity with tools such as Salesforce, Asana, Slack, SharePoint, Foundation Directory Online, Adobe Acrobat Pro, Expensify, and Zoom
Valid driver's license

Responsibilities

Using template language, draft and tailor grant proposals and reports, primarily for Connect Pillar programs ($75,000 and below)
Request external budget information as needed (e.g. W-9s, 990s, etc.)
Support the cultivation and stewardship of institutional funder relationships by preparing meeting packets and talking points
Support sending acknowledgment letters and providing other back-up support to the Development Associate as needed
Update all opportunity stages in Salesforce; upload proposals, reports, acknowledgment letters, and log all interactions
Lead prospect research based on priorities set by the Institutional Giving Manager, using tools such as Candid, Foundation Directory, and iWave to identify institutional funders based on monthly priority areas
Support the maintenance of the grants calendar by tracking deadlines, updating tasks, and providing regular updates on grant writing progress in Asana, Salesforce, and SharePoint
Support logistics for Earth Month sponsor registration and recognition
Implement ongoing process improvements for Earth Month, including sponsor review processes/timelines, volunteer recruitment, and weekday event coordination
Track Earth Month recognition in partnership with Communications
Attend volunteer workdays/other events in parks as needed and provide logistical support leading up to organizational events
Assist with securing in-kind donations as needed
Other duties as assigned