Managing Director, Development

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in United States.

📋 Description

• Act as a key contributor to the fundraising and development achievements for Climate Power.

• Create and execute stewardship initiatives while cultivating relationships with major donors.

• Organize regular donor outreach, meetings, and events as necessary.

• Formulate both short-term and long-term strategies to enhance revenue and foster donor engagement.

• Provide strategic leadership for growth, innovation, donor diversity, and diversification of funding sources.

• Partner with the Executive Team and Core Leadership Team on development, messaging, marketing, events, branding, and positioning.

• Assemble and oversee an internal team as appropriate; mentor and develop staff, and set and evaluate performance and development objectives.

• Direct fundraising strategies in collaboration with internal stakeholders and contractors.

• Manage donor materials, such as proposals and grant reports; write and refine strategic proposals.

• Spearhead fundraising and revenue forecasts while driving performance against established benchmarks.

• Collaborate with the finance team to refresh revenue forecasts and budget planning.

• Represent Climate Power at speaking engagements, fundraising events, and in communications with donors.

• Oversee the budget for the Development team.

• Advance Climate Power’s mission of promoting climate and clean energy solutions in political discussions and transforming the national political dialogue.

⛳️ Requirements

• A minimum of 10 years of relevant experience in direct fundraising and development within non-profit or political organizations.

• At least 5 years of experience in people and/or project management.

• Proficiency in leading departments and diverse teams while managing complex projects.

• Experience collaborating with senior-level executives and Board Members.

• Solid understanding of the political landscape, particularly in relation to climate justice.

• Demonstrated success in raising over $10M annually.

• Strong organizational abilities, evidenced by the capacity to handle competing priorities, navigate intricate issues, and meet deadlines with minimal oversight.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

• Commitment to staying informed about best practices and trends relevant to their work and projects.

• Availability to work Monday-Friday, 9 am-6 pm EST, plus weekends and evenings as required by the job.

• Ability to work from any location within the United States.

• Occasional travel is necessary, generally 3-4 times a year.

🏝️ Benefits

• Comprehensive Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance fully covered for employees; 50% coverage for dependents.

• Unlimited Paid Time Off, including every other Friday and extended breaks during summer, fall, and winter.

• 401(k) plan with a 5% employer match.

• Education Assistance, featuring a student loan repayment program.

• Opportunity for Sabbatical Leave.

• Access to Employee Assistance Program.

• Monthly Technology Allowance.

• Cell Phone Stipend.

• Work From Home Stipend for home office furnishings.

• Treat Yourself Funds.

• Paid skills assessment activities.

• Reasonable accommodations available for the interview and hiring processes.