Grant & Corporate Giving Manager

Summary of Purpose:

Reporting to the Director of Development, the Grant and Corporate Giving Manager is responsible for identifying, cultivating, soliciting, and stewarding foundation and corporate funding opportunities that support the mission and programs of Inland Valley Humane Society & S.P.C.A. and San Gabriel Valley Humane Society.

The position independently manages grant development, proposal preparation, corporate giving relationships, funding documentation, and required reporting. Working collaboratively with the Director of Development, Finance, and program leadership, the Manager supports an annual institutional and corporate fundraising goal of less than $500,000.00.

Essential Functions:

Include but are not limited to:

• Develop and implement an annual institutional giving and corporate partnership strategy focused on revenue growth through foundation grants, corporate contributions, and partnerships.
• Collaborate with the Director of Development and executive leadership to establish funding priorities, annual revenue goals, and strategies for cultivating corporate support.
• Identify opportunities to expand philanthropic and corporate funding for animal welfare, veterinary care, shelter operations, foster programs, community outreach, and special projects.
• Identify and evaluate new private foundations and corporate grant opportunities.
• Write letters of inquiry, grant proposals, applications, and supporting materials for funding opportunities.
• Develop grant budgets and support financial documentation in collaboration with the finance team.
• Prepare timely grant reports that demonstrate program outcomes, responsible use of funds, and the impact of donor investments.
• Track grant awards, payment schedules, restrictions, and reporting deadlines.
• Develop and manage a portfolio of corporate partners, business sponsors, foundations, and institutional funders.
• Proactively identify, cultivate, solicit, and secure corporate contributions and long-term business partnerships.
• Build relationships with local, regional, and national businesses to generate financial support and ongoing organizational investment.
• Develop customized corporate partnership proposals and giving opportunities that align with IVHS & SGVHS programs and mission.
• Collaborate with the marketing and communications teams to create compelling fundraising materials and communicate the impact of corporate support.
• Any other duties as assigned.

Qualifications/Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in nonprofit management, communications, business administration, public administration, or a related field; an equivalent combination of relevant education and professional experience may be considered.
• Minimum of five years of progressively responsible experience in nonprofit fundraising, grant development, institutional giving, or corporate partnerships.
• Demonstrated success researching, preparing, submitting, and securing competitive foundation or corporate grants, including substantial funding awards.
• Experience cultivating and maintaining relationships with corporate donors, foundations, and community partners.
• Strong grant writing, research, budgeting, project management, and professional communication skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and donor management or fundraising CRM systems.
• Ability to independently manage competing deadlines and maintain accurate, confidential fundraising records.
• The ideal candidate will be equally comfortable writing major grant proposals and building relationships with businesses to generate financial support for IVHS & SGVHS programs.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience in animal welfare, veterinary services, community-based nonprofits, or a related mission driven organization.
• Experience using Virtuous or a comparable fundraising database.
• Familiarity with restricted grant funding, grant reporting, and corporate sponsorship agreements.
• CFRE or GPC certification.

Knowledge & Abilities:

• Customer-centric, open-minded approach to engaging with adopters, partners, visitors, volunteers, and colleagues; familiarity and comfort with an open adoption process.
• Strong interpersonal skills, a team player, personable, professional, and able to get along with people from different backgrounds, as well as the ability to handle sensitive and confidential situations.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with well-developed organization skills to juggle multiple competing tasks and demands.
• High proficiency with computers - including shelter management software.
• Ability to independently manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Ability to work a varied schedule, including weekends and evenings, as required.
• Excellent communication skills to develop healthy relationships with staff, volunteers, and donors.
• Strong computer skills including Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Outlook, Excel).
• Must be able to work independently with minimal supervision.

Physical Demands/Working Environment:

Work is primarily performed in a professional office environment within an animal shelter facility. The position requires regular computer use, written and verbal communication, and occasional movement throughout the facility.

• May be exposed to animal fur, dander, odors, and typical shelter conditions.
• Exposure to dogs, cats and other animals of all sizes, temperaments, and medical status.
• Occasional local travel and attendance at fundraising events may be required.
• The position generally follows a full-time work schedule, with occasional evening or weekend commitments based on organizational and fundraising needs.

Reasonable accommodation will be provided to qualified individuals with disabilities in accordance with applicable law. 

Inland Valley Humane Society & S.P.C.A. Core Values:

 Pawsitive- Embracing optimism at all times with animals, ourselves, each other, and our community.  

 Innovative- Leading the change our communities need with commitment to our mission.

Collaborative- Synergy and cooperation with partners and stakeholders to improve lifesaving.

 Kindness- Meeting everyone with compassion and respect.

Supplemental Information:

Only those candidates whose applications and resumes most clearly demonstrate the job-related experience, education, and training sought by Inland Valley Humane Society & S.P.C.A. shall be selected to move forward in the recruitment process. Placement in the position shall be contingent upon the successful completion of a written test with a minimum score of 80%, reference check, prior employment check, Live Scan, and pre-employment medical exam including a drug test.

Compensation will be determined based on factors such as skills, education, and experience. In addition to those factors, IVHS complies with applicable pay equity laws and considers internal equity among current employees when developing the final offer. Please keep in mind that the range mentioned above is the base salary range for the role. Hiring at the maximum of the range would not be typical in order to allow for future and continued salary growth. We also offer a generous benefits package.

All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; Inland Valley Humane Society & S.P.C.A. is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Salary Disclosure:

Compensation will be determined based on factors such as skills, education, and experience. In addition to those factors, IVHS complies with applicable pay equity laws and considers internal equity among current employees when developing the final offer. Please keep in mind that the range mentioned above is the base salary range for the role. Hiring at the maximum of the range would not be typical in order to allow for future and continued salary growth. We also offer a generous benefits package.