GRANTS MANAGER
ABOUT US:
The Surfrider Foundation is the world’s largest grassroots coastal conservation organization dedicated to the protection and enjoyment of the world’s ocean, waves, and beaches for all people through a powerful activist network. We have achieved many important victories by persuading state, federal, and local decision makers to protect vital coastal and ocean resources. These accomplishments demonstrate the important role of recreational users in advancing coastal and ocean stewardship. Since 1984, Surfrider's appeal is not only our strong reputation and track record of success, but also the lifestyle and values we embody.
By joining the Surfrider Foundation, you will be welcomed into an open and inclusive network of incredibly supportive and collaborative people who work hard and play hard. You will have the opportunity to work with dedicated people who are also passionate coastal users with their feet in the sand and toes in the water. You help bring together diverse voices and perspectives to provide our community with the leadership and tools necessary to make a difference at their beach and in coastal communities across the United States. At Surfrider, we build leaders, and we are problem solvers; our culture sets us apart and influences everything we do. Coastal recreation is fun and working at Surfrider is too.
OPPORTUNITY:
The Surfrider Foundation is seeking a qualified Grants Manager to increase capacity to generate additional revenue through public and private grant sources. A new role at Surfrider, the Grants Manager will work in close cooperation with the Associate Director of Institutional Giving, the Development Department, and Surfrider’s Environmental team to identify potential funding sources, write compelling grant proposals, develop and manage grant budgets, and ensure compliance with grant regulations. They will assist in tracking grant progress and evaluating the impact of funded programs across the organization. This role is key to Surfrider Foundation’s continued ability to achieve its growing revenue and impact targets in the coming years.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- In coordination with Associate Director of Institutional Giving, support the entire grant process from pre-award through post-award, including: research funding opportunities, prepare and submit grant requests and reports, track awarded grants, and monitor performance and compliance with grant requirements.
- Work with Associate Director to establish new and support existing grant intake processes across the Surfrider Foundation network.
- Work with other Development staff to enter and maintain Salesforce data related to grant funding.
- Coordinate with Accounting to maintain accurate grant financial records and documentation for audits and compliance purposes.
- Build and support processes that help program/initiative staff track grant-funded project milestones and outputs, ensuring activities are documented as needed for grant reporting purposes.
Reports to: Associate Director of Institutional Giving
QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE:
- Bachelor’s degree in Nonprofit Management, Public Administration, Business, or a related field.
- Three to five years of relevant grant management experience or an equivalent combination of education and work experience.
- Strong understanding of grant funding processes and regulations.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail, with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
- Proficiency in grant management software, Google Workspace, and Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).
- Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment and foster positive relationships across departments and levels.
LOCATION, TRAVEL AND SCHEDULE:
Candidate must be authorized to work in the USA and must have access to reliable internet and phone access (partial reimbursement is available). The successful candidate will have experience working remotely. Travel will be infrequent, with one - two trips per year to Surfrider’s headquarters in San Clemente, California and as other needs or opportunities arise. Working day schedule will mostly follow typical office hours within the candidate’s time zone, with schedule adjustment/extended hours occasionally required as needed (i.e. to meet funder deadlines).
SALARY AND BENEFITS:
Salary Range Transparency:
Category Level: Manager
Salary Range: $60,000 minimum - $80,000 maximum
How Does the Surfrider Foundation Establish Salary Ranges?
The Surfrider Foundation researches, evaluates, and compares like-sized non-profit organizations to establish ranges for each position level to ensure that employees are justly compensated. The established range takes multiple factors into account; experience, educational background, scope and complexity of work, special skills, added value to the organization, geographic cost-of-living, inflation/current market demand, equity, and more. The Surfrider Foundation prides itself on a high rate of retention, with 32% of staff having been employed with the organization for 10+ years. Please keep in mind that the maximum end of our ranges also account for longevity and tenure within the role.
Benefits:
- Health: Medical, dental and vision benefit premiums are paid 100% by Surfrider Foundation for employee-only coverage. Dependents may be added on at an additional cost.
- Retirement: 401(k) plan offering a match of .50¢ of every dollar contributed by the employee up to a maximum of 4% of earnings (in other terms, a 2% employer match).
- Vacation accrual: Enjoy a generous allotment of vacation days per year. Rollover unused days to the following year, subject to company maximum accrual policy.
- Sick time accrual: 12 sick days/year
- Holidays: 20 paid holidays total in 2025
- Happy Healthy Summer Fridays: We provide several half Fridays to get outside and enjoy an early start to your weekend!
- Parental Leave: Surfrider provides 6 weeks of paid parental leave following the birth of an employee’s child or the placement of a child with an employee in connection with adoption or foster care.
- Other Benefits: Long-Term Disability Insurance, Employee Assistance program (EAP), Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
JEDI COMMITMENT:
The Surfrider Foundation is committed to fostering a just, equitable, diverse, and inclusive organization for all people who protect and enjoy the world’s ocean, waves, and beaches. Our success and impact depend on learning from our community, standing in solidarity with our allies and working towards a more just future, both for our organization and the environmental movement as a whole.
The Surfrider Foundation is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace that is committed to attracting and retaining a diverse workforce. Together we strive to create and maintain working and learning environments that are inclusive, equitable and welcoming. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity, Veteran status, or any other protected class.
To learn more about our Justice, equity, diversity, and inclusion commitments, please visit: https://www.surfrider.org/pages/diversity-equity-inclusion
