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About Pisces Foundation

The Pisces Foundation works to advance a world where nature and communities thrive. The Foundation is a resource for problem-solvers seeking the tools to address global environmental challenges and build a vibrant San Francisco. The foundation is headquartered in San Francisco, California, with grantee partners across the globe. The foundation has updated its strategy and organizational structure to support advancing collective action through field building, movement infrastructure, and collaborations–all indispensable ingredients of the influence and alignment needed for significant social change. More information on the Pisces Foundation’s updated strategy can be found here.

The Opportunity

The Grants Manager leads the Foundation’s grantmaking operations to drive impact and ensure compliance. The Grants Manager owns the Foundation’s grants management process, policies, systems, and tools. This role collaborates closely with the Program team and is a thought leader for the Foundation on grants process and best practices. The Grants Manager will lead a grants team of two that centralizes grants process work. This role manages a Grants Associate and reports to the Operations Director.

Key Responsibilities

1. Excellence & Effectiveness of Grantmaking Operations
2. Compliance with Internal & External Policies
3. Foundation Support & Internal Thought Leadership
4. Workflow, Grant Budget, Learning & Evaluation Management & Support
5. Data & Technology
6. Management, Learning, & Collaboration
7. Internal Relationships & Leadership

Ideal Candidate

The ideal candidate is a strategic and detail-oriented grants management professional who excels at building and refining systems to support effective, compliant, and equity-centered philanthropy. The Grants Manager will bring deep knowledge of the full grantmaking lifecycle, including domestic and international compliance and Donor Advised Funds, and is adept at aligning grant processes with evolving organizational strategies. With a strong command of grants management platforms, this leader is well-positioned to oversee system transitions and enhancements that improve functionality and data integrity.

A thoughtful collaborator and experienced people manager, this individual brings a consultative approach to working across teams and mentoring staff. They are energized by the opportunity to strengthen internal capacity, improve practices, and support impact through operational excellence. The ideal candidate is motivated by a commitment to social and environmental change and is excited to contribute to a learning-driven, mission-oriented foundation advancing field-building and collective action.

Location and Salary

To promote collaboration and a dynamic work experience, the Pisces Foundation operates with a hybrid schedule, working out of the Foundation offices in downtown San Francisco, currently three days a week. Candidates must live in the San Francisco Bay Area or be willing to relocate and must be legally authorized to work in the United States.

Pisces Foundation offers an excellent compensation package including platinum-level health, dental, and vision insurance; a Flexible Spending Account; life insurance; bereavement leave; paid time off; and holidays.

The starting salary for this role is $100,000 – $115,000 depending on skills and experience. Our salaries are competitive, reflect our geographic location and field, and are commensurate with experience. Pisces Foundation participates in multiple compensation surveys for grantmaking organizations and conducts an annual review of market-based salary trends.

The Foundation offers a supportive and values-driven environment where professional growth is encouraged.

To Be Considered

Please submit your resume and cover letter expressing your interest in the position and fit for the role via the Become a Candidate button. Letters may be addressed to Martens Roc.

Applicants applying by Friday, August 22nd, will be given priority consideration, with the position open until filled.