Climate Power - Managing Director, Development
- Employer
- Climate Power
- Location
- District of Columbia, United States
- Salary
- $163,558.00 - $194,800.00
- Closing date
- Jun 14, 2023
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- Position Type
- Fundraising, Donor Relations, Fundraising Administration, Grant Seeking, Major Gifts
- Fields
- Environment
- Employment Type
- Full Time
About Climate Power Climate Power is an
independent strategic communications and paid media operation
focused on building the political will and public support for bold
climate action. Founded by the Center for American Progress Action
Fund, League of Conservation Voters, and Sierra Club, Climate Power
integrates hard-hitting research, polling, state and national
earned media, digital and paid media to influence the national
conversation, embolden leaders to take immediate, bold climate
action, and expose climate deniers and their oil and gas lobby
allies. About This Role
Climate Power is seeking a Managing Director, Development to work
with the Executive Director and senior leadership team to help
guide and implement the development plan for the organization. The
Managing Director, Development will work closely with the Executive
Director to create, lead and direct all development, donor events,
and fundraising efforts on behalf of Climate Power. They will
develop and implement fundraising plans to ensure the organization
meets its goals. This position reports directly to the Chief of
Staff and will work with organization leadership to support the
mission of elevating climate and clean energy solutions into the
political conversation, as well as identifying opportunities to
shift the national political narrative. This position will need to
work independently and deliver high-quality writing, fundraising,
and research support. Primary Responsibilities
- Serve as a principal driver of fundraising and development success for Climate Power.
- Work closely with the Executive Team and Senior Leadership Team on all development, messaging, marketing, events, branding, and positioning efforts for the organization.
- Manage the Development Manager and additional administrative staff. Coordinate with consultants on all fundraising efforts.
- Oversee the development of all donor materials including proposals and grant reports, including writing and editing strategic proposals.
- Establish fundraising and revenue projections for the organization—and drive success against those benchmarks continuously.
- Develop and implement stewardship programs and build major donor relationships with key supporters.
- Develop both short and long term strategies for increasing reach and visibility of Climate Power.
- Liaison with the Executive Team to provide cross functional planning and knowledge exchange.
- Provide thought leadership for increased growth, opportunities for innovation, and efforts to increase diversity among donors and diversification of gifts.
- Represent Climate Power at speaking engagements, fundraising events, and in donor communications.
- Additional responsibilities may be assigned as need and capacity dictate.
- 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, including experience working with senior-level executives and Board Members.
- Proven track record of raising over $10M annually.
- Must be a strategic thinker and partner with the Senior Leadership Team and able to communicate and action organizational goals, strategies, and tactics.
- Clear understanding of the political landscape, especially as relating to climate justice.
- Excellent judgment in navigating complex issues and making difficult Collaborative leader; Must be able to work both collaboratively and independently
- Strong organizational skills and a demonstrated ability to meet deadlines, manage competing priorities with minimal supervision.
- Strong people skills and exceptional team player
- Effective communicator—both written and oral
- Takes initiative, is creative and resourceful.
- Ability to be a proactive self-starter, working independently to move work forward to successful completion;
- Willingness to stay up to date on best practices and trends relative to the work and projects in their purview.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and Google Workplace.
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