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.
Essential Qualifications
• 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.
• 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 communicator—both written and oral.
• Willingness to stay up to date on best practices and trends relative to the work and projects in their purview.
If you don’t meet all of the requirements and believe you’re a good fit, we absolutely encourage you to apply, but be sure to uplift all experience that aligns with both our essential qualifications.
Location & Hours of Operations
Climate Power is a remote-first organization based in DC. This position can be located anywhere in the U.S., but must be able to work Monday - Friday 9 am - 6 pm EST, plus weekends and evenings as the work dictates.
Compensation & Benefits
Climate Power offers a competitive compensation package including experienced based salary (please ensure that all relevant experience is included on your resume) and comprehensive benefits, including the following:
• Medical, Dental, and Vision insurances (100% paid for employee and 50% for their 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
• Employee Wellness & Treat Yourself Funds