Manager of Institutional Philanthropy

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 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+.

Key Responsibilities:

• 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 within Salesforce to ensure strict grant compliance

Required Experience:

• 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 program impact to funder philanthropic priorities
• Comfort navigating both corporate and foundation fundraising spaces while managing competing deadlines
• Proficiency with Salesforce (or comparable CRM) for pipeline management
• Bachelor's degree required
• Ability to travel across College Track's multi-market footprint

Benefits include extensive healthcare, financial security, and work-life balance benefits; up to 23 discretionary time off days plus 23 paid office closures and holidays in first year.