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About the Role

The Institutional Giving Coordinator supports the organization’s continued growth by executing 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.

Responsibilities

Draft and tailor grant proposals and reports, primarily for Connect Pillar programs ($75,000 and below), using template language.
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.
Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

Commitment to California State Parks Foundation’s mission.
Minimum of 2 years of relevant experience.
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).
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.
If you do not meet all the qualifications, we still encourage you to apply.

Skills

Familiarity with the California state park system, environmental, and/or conservation practices preferred.
Familiarity with tools such as Salesforce, Asana, Slack, SharePoint, Foundation Directory Online, Adobe Acrobat Pro, Expensify, and Zoom preferred.
Valid driver's license preferred.

Location

San Francisco

Work Type

4 days in office and 1 day remote each week
Full-time

Experience Level

Minimum of 2 years of relevant experience

Education Level

Bachelor’s degree or higher in a related field preferred

Salary/Compensations

$35 - $39 per hour
Overtime rate is $52.50 - $58.50/hour
Double time rate will be $70 - $78/hour

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision insurance
Acupuncture/chiropractic
Participation in 401k retirement plan with match after one year of service
Employee life, accidental, long- and short-term disability insurance
Participation in pre-tax commuter benefits and flexible spending account
Health and wellness and hybrid office stipend
Paid vacation
13 paid holidays
Birthday holiday
Sick time

About the Company

With a rich history spanning more than five decades, California State Parks Foundation champions the cause of California state parks, ensuring their protection and preservation for the greater good.
By collaborating with park partners and dedicated park staff, as well as engaging policymakers in Sacramento, we actively address the challenges faced by our beloved parks.
We are guided by our Justice, Equity, Inclusion, and Diversity (JEID) commitments as well as our core organization values: A Bigger Tent, Future Forward, Connections Create Results, and Celebrate California.
Our mission is protecting and preserving the California state park system, for the benefit of all.
We believe that California’s state parks are essential to the health, happiness, and quality of life for all Californians.
If we truly are to benefit all, we must address justice, equity, inclusion, and diversity (JEID) in our work.
We commit to fostering an organizational culture that celebrates learning and growth, leans into difficult conversations and feedback, values connection to each other, and sustains staff and board members’ well-being and sense of belonging.

Equal Opportunity

California State Parks Foundation is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
People of color, LGBTQ people, people with disabilities and veterans are strongly encouraged to apply.
Qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records will be considered for the position in accordance with San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, Police Code, Article 49.