Senior Grants Manager

Senior Grants Manager – California Environmental Voters

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Base Pay Range: $80,000.00/yr - $95,000.00/yr.

Employment Type:

Full-Time/Exempt.

Wage: A competitive annual salary range of $80,000 - $95,000 base pay.

Department:
Philanthropy.

Reports to:

Director of Institutional Giving.

Position Location:

California – Oakland, Los Angeles, Sacramento, Riverside, Fresno.

Work Schedule:

Four‑Day Work Week:
Our standard schedule is a four‑day work week with two days in the office and two days remote. Due to the CA legislative schedule, staff are scheduled to work specific five‑day work weeks, and there may also be occasions when workload or deadlines require a temporary shift to five days.

Who We Are:

We believe this moment requires transformative change. The climate crisis is here. And Black, Indigenous and people of color have been bearing the burden of our pollution‑based economy for generations. We have the solutions to stop climate change, but we lack the political will to do it at the rate and scale that’s needed. Enviro Voters exists to build the political will and power to solve the climate crisis, use climate action to advance justice, and create a global roadmap.

To protect our water, land, air, and our most vulnerable communities, we organize voters, elect and train candidates, and hold lawmakers accountable for bold policy change. Our vision is to build resilient, healthy, thriving communities, and create a democracy and economy that is just and sustainable for all.

Please note, interviews for this position will begin on January 26, 2026.

As a key member of the Philanthropy Team, the Senior Grants Manager helps Enviro Voters and The Ed Fund secure new and renew existing grants to meet its annual fundraising goals. The Senior Grants Manager leads the creative development of compelling funding proposals that reflect the work, programs, and values of the organization, researches and applies for funding opportunities, cultivates and deepens relationships with grantors, and ensures foundation deadlines are met and reports are submitted, and payments are received on schedule.

• Ensure seamless and timely process for all tasks, communication, and reports related to the grant process, including letters of inquiry, proposals, reports, and stewardship activities.
• Manage a portfolio of 15‑25 institutional donors, implementing Moves Management strategies to cultivate, solicit, and steward relationships.
• Lead stewardship meetings, solicitations, and renewal negotiations in partnership with the Director of Institutional Giving.
• Represent Enviro Voters/The Ed Fund with integrity and professionalism in all donor interactions, ensuring accurate, values‑aligned communication and upholding the organization’s standards, commitments, and reputation.
• Be responsive to funding opportunities and prepare thoughtful and strategic program pitches based on deep funder research in collaboration with the Director of Institutional Giving.
• Deeply understand Enviro Voters/The Ed Fund’s programs, goals, and financial needs in order to develop compelling proposals, seek new funding opportunities, and report on funding impact.
• Project manage proposal development with staff in various departments, ensuring that all aspects of an application are complete, organized, and flow together in a cohesive manner aligned with Enviro Voters/The Ed Fund’s standards.
• Work proactively with other Enviro Voters/The Ed Fund’s departments to adhere to all programmatic and fiscal reporting requirements stipulated in grants.
• Write grant proposals, including researching data that supports the development of the funding request, aligning funders’ criteria with Enviro Voters/The Ed Fund’s needs and ensuring the proper preparation of project budgets.
• Submit grant proposals, including all necessary attachments, such as audited financials, organization budgets, staff lists, tax determination letters, etc.
• Ensure funding agreements are finalized, signed, and payments are received in a timely manner.
• Ensure quality foundation reports are produced and delivered, accessing support…