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Manager of Institutional Philanthropy

United States, Los Angeles, CA or Washington, D.C. Employment contract · Job Posted May 27, 2026
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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 bachelor’s degree and a meaningful career. As the Manager of Institutional Philanthropy, you will play an essential role in growing College Track’s institutional funding base. Managing a portfolio of 40–60 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 $25,000 to $250,000+.

Job Responsibility

  • Manage and steward a diverse portfolio of 40–60 corporate and foundation partners, maintaining active communication pipelines with care and consistency
  • Lead the writing, editing, and submission of high-quality proposals, concept papers, budgets, and impact reports in collaboration with the Grants Manager and Finance team
  • Partner with program staff and Executive Site Directors to coordinate funder site visits
  • Translate impact data and scholar success stories into powerful donor communications
  • Track all fundraising activity, pipeline health, and institutional knowledge seamlessly within Salesforce to ensure strict grant compliance

Requirements

  • 3–5 years of nonprofit development experience, with a proven track record of managing an institutional fundraising portfolio
  • Stellar writing and editing skills, with the ability to connect a program’s ground-level impact to a funder’s philanthropic priorities
  • Comfort navigating both corporate and foundation fundraising spaces while managing competing deadlines in a fast-paced environment
  • Proficiency with Salesforce (or a comparable CRM) to leverage data for pipeline management
  • A fierce advocacy for educational equity and a deep connection to College Track’s core values: Commitment, Passion, Joy, Authenticity, and Excellence
  • Bachelor’s degree required
  • Ability to travel across College Track’s multi-market footprint

What we offer

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