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President & CEO

Employer
ClimateWorks Foundation
Location
California, United States
Salary
Competitive Salary
Closing date
Aug 19, 2021

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Position Type
Executive
Fields
Environment
Employment Type
Full Time

We help funders invest in effective climate strategies around the world.

ClimateWorks Foundation is a global organization committed to the mission of ending the climate crisis by amplifying the power of philanthropy. Since our founding in 2008, we’ve collaborated with foundations, NGOs, and climate leaders around the world to tackle climate change on a global scale. We have awarded over 1,500 grants, worth a total of over $1 billion to more than 500 organizations that advance climate solutions in over 50 countries. We have helped grow the field of climate philanthropy to where it stands today, establishing infrastructure, global networks, and momentum for continued growth. We live and breathe climate philanthropy. To end the climate crisis, we have to move faster, think bigger, and work together. Our collaborative global programs and services scale solutions and produce results that are bending the emissions curve.

We are seeking an outstanding President & CEO to lead ClimateWorks Foundation as we work on our mission to end the climate crisis. With ultimate responsibility for the strategic leadership of the organization, working with the Board of Directors and the Executive Team, the President & CEO will establish long term goals, strategies, plans and policies, and engage with partners and our myriad of stakeholders as the primary representative of ClimateWorks Foundation. This is a critical position in a crucial organization operating in a complicated ecosystem of philanthropic, non-profit, governmental, and private-sector organizations addressing the greatest issue of our time.

The successful President & CEO will be an inspirational and visionary leader, with a demonstrable track record of successful executive leadership in organizations dealing with climate/environment or intersecting global challenges. A compelling and persuasive advocate with a strong fundraising skillset, our next President & CEO will bring a global outlook, experience of working internationally, and will have built impactful coalitions and partnerships across sectors and geographies. We are seeking a decisive, strategic, agile thinker, with excellent analytical skills. The successful candidate will bring a track record of driving innovation and change, and an empowering approach to lead our team of high-calibre experts. Alongside a clear commitment to our mission, the President & CEO of ClimateWorks Foundation will have lived experience with, or authentic attention to, diverse, inclusive, equitable and justice-based approaches and issues.

To apply, please submit a CV and covering letter, detailing how you fulfil the role description and personal specification to https://candidates.perrettlaver.com/vacancies/ quoting reference 5211. The deadline for applications is Friday, August 13th.

ClimateWorks Foundation is headquartered in the San Francisco Financial District. A small number of CWF employees are located elsewhere. Our offices are closed due to Covid-19, and employees are working from home. We anticipate transitioning back to in-person working in a hybrid fashion in the second half of 2021, with the transition in line with health and safety guidelines.

ClimateWorks offers an excellent benefits package and a competitive salary that is commensurate with experience.

ClimateWorks Foundation is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes a diverse candidate pool. The Foundation recognizes diversity as an asset essential to accomplishing its work and views diversity as encompassing differences in race and gender/gender identity, as well as age, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, job skills, education, and geographic location. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply as soon as possible.

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