Grants & Partnerships Manager in Santa Ana, California at Orangewood Foundation

ABOUT THE COMPANY

Our Mission: Since 1981, the Orangewood Foundation has passionately advocated for young people facing foster care, homelessness, and trafficking. Our mission is to empower these individuals by supporting the futures they envision, providing dedicated one-on-one support to help them achieve their dreams and goals.

Our Programs & Services: We provide programs and services in four essential areas: Basic Needs & Support, Education, Life Skills & Employment, and Transitional Housing & Support.

Our Vision: A community where every young person thrives. This is our long-term goal for young people in Orange County. We embody this goal every time we talk to a young person, a volunteer, a community member, and to each other.

Our Commitment: Equal Opportunity Employer, Flexible Scheduling, Powerful Teamwork, Personal Fulfillment, Thriving Community, Professional Development, Mental & Physical Wellness, Competitive Compensation

Our Values: At Orangewood, recently ranked #27 in Best Places to Work 2025, we take pride in fostering a positive and supportive workplace culture. We ask all staff to uphold the following core values: Trust, Respect, Empathy, Inclusion, and Advocacy

JOB DESCRIPTION

Position Title: Grants & Partnerships Manager

Employment Classification: Full Time / Salary / Exempt

Reports to: Chief Development Officer

Department: Development

Department Summary: The Development Team oversees fundraising, events, revenue-generating partnerships, and

marketing for Orangewood Foundation, as well as supporting government contracts and

grants.

Position Summary: The Grants & Partnerships Manager of Orangewood Foundation reports to the Chief Development Officer and works closely with the Development, Programs, and Finance teams to write and manage grants, develop and steward key grantmaking relationships with institutional funders (foundations, companies, and corporate foundations), assist with writing and submitting government grants, solicit event sponsorships through proposal writing, support with major gift proposal writing and impact reporting, and conduct prospect research for new revenue-generating opportunities.

To be considered for this role, please submit an application along with a cover letter, resume, and grant writing sample that reflects your work as a primary grant writer.

Major Areas of Responsibility:

• Writes grants and manages a grant portfolio, which includes independently writing, project managing, and submitting grant requests to foundations, companies, corporate foundations, and government agencies. This includes writing grant applications, free-form proposals, letters of inquiry/interest, and reports.
• Develops and achieves the annual revenue goal for Foundation Grants for the organization
• Stewards and manages grantmaking relationships with a portfolio of institutional funders (e.g., foundations, companies, government agencies).
• Project manages applications for government contracts and grants, collaborating with internal and external partners to ensure timely and accurate submission and reporting.
• Supervises the activities and is responsible for the output of the Grants Coordinator. Delegates appropriate tasks to the Grants Coordinator and ensures they are completed in an accurate and timely manner.
• Conducts ongoing prospect research to identify, cultivate, and solicit new revenue-generating opportunities and grow the core grants portfolio. Works with Director to steward relationships with new funders and deepen their involvement with organization.
• Develops, implements, and maintains effective systems for grants management, portfolio management, budgeting, and revenue tracking, including use of Raisers Edge.
• Supports the Chief Development Officer in writing materials for Development Team, including major gift proposals, impact reports, marketing and communications collateral, and sponsorship requests.
• Independently collaborates with internal partners and stakeholders within the organization to gather and maintain accurate and updated data and information for grant submissions and reports, including staff from Programs, Finance, People & Culture, and Development teams.
• Additional duties as assigned by direct supervisor.

Knowledge, Skill, and Experience Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Social Work, Human Services, Education, Public Administration, or a related field from an accredited college or university
• Minimum of two years of experience in the human services field working with transitional age youth or similar populations
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• 3-5 years of grant writing experience. The ideal candidate has a proven track-record of securing grant awards as the primary writer.
• 2+ years supervisory experience managing employees
• 1-3 years of experience applying for government grants and contracts.
• 1-2 years of relationship-building and portfolio management experience.
• Excellent writing and editing skills and ability to communicate effectively with a wide range of audiences.
• Interest in building and maintaining relationships with internal and external partners.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to work both independently and collaborate as part of a larger team.
• Experience with Client Relationship Management (CRM) systems, such as Raisers Edge.
• Possess a valid California driver’s license and proof of automobile insurance. Position requires DMV clearance.
• Pre-employment screenings include criminal background check, FBI/DOJ fingerprinting, TB test, drug screen, and previous employment verification.
• A Plum.io assessment is a required part of the application process, and your application will not be considered complete until the assessment is submitted. Visit this link to learn more: https://www.plum.io/about

Essential Qualities:

• Understanding of and passion for the Foundation’s mission, vision, and values.
• Practices the organization’s core values
• Passion for and enjoys working directly with TAY population.
• Receptive to feedback and values a growth mindset. Lifelong learner who displays curiosity

Working Environment/Physical Requirements:

• Primary work conducted in a hybrid office/work from home environment, supplemented by meetings on-site and in the community with external partners.
• Position may require use of personal vehicle. Physical requirements include standing, sitting, typing, bending and lifting up to approximately 50 lbs. (i.e. tables, chairs, food, water, etc.).
• Modification to work schedule may be made based on needs of the Foundation

EMPLOYEE BENEFITS

Benefits:

• Medical – Blue Shield HMO & PPO + HRA
• Delta Dental
• Vision (EyeMed Network)
• FSA – Healthcare & Dependent Care
• Mental Health through Headspace (virtual & in person therapy included)
• EAP – through Umum & Headspace
• Life/Disability/Accident/Critical Illness
• Pet Insurance
• 403b with company match
• Cell Phone Stipend

Time-off Benefits:

• 5 Sick Days per year
• Up to 3 Floating Holidays per year
• Year one - 15 Days of PTO accrued at 5 hours per pay period
• 13 Company Paid Holidays

Orangewood Foundation is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race (including hair texture and protective hair styles such as braids, locks, and twists), religious creed (including religious dress and grooming practices), color, national origin, ancestry, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding and/or related medical conditions), gender, gender identity (including individuals who are transgender and/or transitioning), gender expression, age, sexual orientation, reproductive health decision-making, military and veteran status, or any other protected group, in accordance with all applicable federal or State laws.