Job Posting Board

Grant Officer

The Grant Officer leads all aspects of Ventura Land Trust’s foundation and corporate relations, including grant strategy and administration. This position is responsible for identifying and pursuing funding opportunities, coordinating with internal teams to develop compelling proposals, and managing all post-award deliverables. Key responsibilities include researching funders, developing timelines and budgets, drafting and submitting applications and reports, and ensuring compliance with grant terms.

Please visit https://www.venturalandtrust.org/careers for full job description.

To be considered for this position, please email resume and cover letter to careers@venturalandtrust.org with "Grant Officer" in the subject line.

• Full-time salaried exempt, annual compensation range $65,000-$75,000, commensurate with experience and other qualifications
• Eligible for medical coverage, paid holidays, vacation, sick time, bereavement leave, and jury duty
• Hybrid work environment with remote opportunity, flexible hours
• Employee-contributed 401(k) retirement savings program
• Dog-friendly office!

The Donor Relations Officer assumes a key role in the strategic development of major gift activities including identification, cultivation, solicitation and stewardship of prospects and donors. This position works closely with the Director of Development and Public Relations, Chief Executive Officer and Chief Operating Officer to secure funds for the organization by managing a group of assigned, qualified donors (caseload) assuring that as many as possible are retained as continuing donors to the organization and are upgraded in their giving and involvement. The benefit of this position will be the satisfaction of helping donors fulfill their passions and interests through their giving to Casa Pacifica Centers for Children and Families.

We are a diverse and inclusive team providing excellent services to all our surrounding communities. Our team members are empowered to share their identities, ideas, and perspectives. A culture built on diversity, equity and inclusivity is essential to creating a safe and healing environment at Casa Pacifica.

Salary Range:  $69,000 - $104,000

Excellent full-time opportunity for an experienced Director of Development with at least 7-9 years of relevant experience, reporting to the Executive Director at the Ventura College Foundation. Ideal candidate will be a strong, collaborative, energetic individual with seasoned campaign and major gift fundraising skills who is passionate about serving a diverse student body at this HSI (Hispanic-Serving Institution).

For over 40 years, the Ventura College Foundation (a 501c3 non-profit) has raised more than $51 million for Ventura College and its students in the form of scholarships, grants and other program support. The Foundation has assets of over $30 million, and receives support from individuals, corporations, foundations, and its Weekend Marketplace operations. The Foundation is governed by a 16-member Board of Directors, and works toward annual fundraising goals of $2M from annual giving, major giving, and planned giving efforts. Database size is 40K+ records.

Currently, the Ventura College Foundation is soliciting donations in the silent phase of a comprehensive $7M campaign. $5M has been raised; $1.5M must be raised by January 2026. The public phase will kick off on February 11, 2026.

Salary Range:  $120,000 annually