Portfolio & Program Manager

San Mateo, CA | Hybrid

A highly engaged philanthropic organization is seeking a Portfolio & Program Manager to join its collaborative and mission-driven team. This is a unique opportunity to work alongside experienced philanthropic leaders, evaluate innovative nonprofit organizations, and help direct resources toward initiatives creating measurable community impact.

The organization manages a diverse portfolio of nonprofit and community-focused initiatives and is seeking a thoughtful professional who combines strong analytical capabilities with exceptional communication and relationship-building skills.

In this role, you will oversee a portfolio of nonprofit partnerships, conduct research and due diligence on prospective funding opportunities, evaluate impact and outcomes, and help inform strategic grantmaking decisions. You will regularly engage with nonprofit leaders, peer organizations, and industry stakeholders while contributing to discussions that shape the organization's philanthropic priorities.

What You'll Do

Conduct research, analysis, and due diligence on prospective funding opportunities
Evaluate nonprofit organizations, programs, leadership teams, and financial health
Prepare concise and compelling summaries, recommendations, and briefing materials for leadership
Manage a portfolio of nonprofit partnerships and grant relationships
Review organizational progress and assess outcomes against intended impact goals
Monitor trends across the nonprofit and philanthropic sectors
Identify emerging opportunities, innovative organizations, and potential partnerships
Build and maintain relationships with nonprofit leaders, peer organizations, and community stakeholders
Support strategic initiatives, special projects, and cross-functional collaboration efforts

What We're Looking For

Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience
5+ years of experience in philanthropy, grantmaking, nonprofit management, philanthropy consulting, community foundations, scholarship programs, fellowships, or related fields
Strong analytical, research, and critical-thinking skills
Exceptional written and verbal communication abilities
Ability to synthesize complex information and present clear recommendations
Demonstrated project management experience and ability to manage multiple priorities
Strong relationship-building skills and professional presence
Curiosity, sound judgment, and a collaborative approach to problem-solving
Passion for mission-driven work and community impact

Why This Opportunity

Work directly with experienced philanthropic leaders and decision-makers
Exposure to a broad portfolio of nonprofit organizations and innovative initiatives
Opportunity to influence funding decisions and help drive meaningful community impact
Collaborative, team-oriented culture with significant visibility and responsibility
Intellectually engaging work that blends research, strategy, relationship management, and analysis
Strong organizational stability and long-term growth potential

Compensation & Benefits

Base salary: $130K-150K+ (somewhat flexible depending on experience)
This compensation range is a good faith estimate of the expected wage range you can expect to be paid upon hire
Comprehensive health and wellness benefits
Generous paid time off and holiday schedule
Additional cultural and religious holidays observed by the organization
Hybrid work environment
Opportunity to work alongside a highly accomplished and mission-focused team

For confidential consideration, please contact Propel Recruitment.

Propel Recruitment

New Jobs

Program Manager