Managing Director, Development
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Managing Director leading fundraising, donor relations, and revenue strategy for Climate Power’s climate communications organization. Building development teams and advancing clean energy and climate advocacy narratives.
Responsibilities:
- Serve as a principal driver of fundraising and development success for Climate Power
- Develop and implement stewardship programs and build major donor relationships
- Plan consistent donor outreach, meetings, and events as needed
- Develop short- and long-term strategies to increase revenue and donor engagement
- Provide thought leadership for growth, innovation, donor diversity, and diversification of gifts
- Collaborate with the Executive Team and Core Leadership Team on development, messaging, marketing, events, branding, and positioning
- Build and manage an internal team as appropriate; mentor and develop staff; establish and monitor performance and development goals
- Lead fundraising strategy with internal stakeholders and contractors
- Oversee donor materials, including proposals and grant reports; write and edit strategic proposals
- Lead fundraising and revenue projections and drive performance against benchmarks
- Work with the finance team to update revenue projections and budget planning
- Represent Climate Power at speaking engagements, fundraising events, and in donor communications
- Manage the Development team budget
- Support Climate Power’s mission of elevating climate and clean energy solutions in political conversations and shifting the national political narrative
Requirements:
- 10 years of relevant prior work experience in direct fundraising and development in non-profit or political organizations
- 5 years of people and/or project management experience
- Expertise in leading departments and diverse teams and managing complex projects
- Experience working with senior-level executives and Board Members
- Clear understanding of the political landscape, especially as relating to climate justice
- Proven track record of raising over $10M annually
- Strong organizational skills demonstrated by the ability to manage competing priorities, navigate complex issues, and meet deadlines with minimal supervision
- Effective written and oral communication skills
- Willingness to stay up to date on best practices and trends relative to the work and projects in their purview
- Must be able to work Monday-Friday, 9 am-6 pm EST, plus weekends and evenings as work dictates
- Must be able to work anywhere in the United States
- Occasional travel required, typically 3-4 times per year
Benefits:
- Medical, Dental, and Vision insurances 100% paid for employee; 50% for dependents
- Unlimited Paid Time off, including every other Friday and extended summer, fall, and winter breaks
- 401(k) with 5% match
- Education Assistance, including student loan repayment program
- Sabbatical Leave
- Employee Assistance Program
- Monthly Tech Allowance
- Cell Phone Stipend
- Work From Home Stipend, for home office furniture
- Treat Yourself Funds
- Paid skills assessment activity
- Reasonable accommodations for interview and hiring process
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