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The Development Director will lead Greenlight’s fundraising strategy, helping to resource Greenlight America and Greenlight Action’s combined $6 to $8 million fundraising goal for 2024 and grow the organizations in 2025. This position will be responsible for co-creating and implementing our institutional giving strategy with our CEO, as well as leading our major gift and regional donor strategy. They will draft persuasive proposals, show good judgment and knowledge of the climate donor world in recommending outreach approaches, and build strong internal fundraising processes. They will also supervisor one staff member. We are excited to bring on a fundraising strategist to build our nascent fundraising operation!
A successful candidate for this position will have significant experience fundraising, with knowledge of climate donors and demonstrated experience raising from both foundation and major gift donors to meet multi-million dollar goals. They will be a strong proposal writer, smart fundraising strategist, and excellent manager.
The position is remote and reports to the Senior Director, Partnerships. We are also considering applicants at the Senior Manager level; see more under the Key Qualifications section.
The Development Director will lead Greenlight’s fundraising strategy, helping to resource Greenlight America and Greenlight Action’s combined $6 to $8 million fundraising goal for 2024 and grow the organizations in 2025. This position will be responsible for co-creating and implementing our institutional giving strategy with our CEO, as well as leading our major gift and regional donor strategy. They will draft persuasive proposals, show good judgment and knowledge of the climate donor world in recommending outreach approaches, and build strong internal fundraising processes. They will also supervisor one staff member. We are excited to bring on a fundraising strategist to build our nascent fundraising operation!
A successful candidate for this position will have significant experience fundraising, with knowledge of climate donors and demonstrated experience raising from both foundation and major gift donors to meet multi-million…
Benefits
The base annual salary for this position is $105,000-$140,000. We offer an excellent benefits package which includes 100% employer paid premiums for medical, dental, and vision insurance, unlimited paid time off, monthly technology stipend, and retirement contributions through 401k and Roth plans.
The base annual salary for this position is $105,000-$140,000. We offer an excellent benefits package which includes 100% employer paid premiums for medical, dental, and vision insurance, unlimited paid time off, monthly technology stipend, and retirement contributions through 401k and Roth plans.
Level of Language Proficiency
We are especially interested in candidates with the following qualifications:
- 6+ years of relevant professional experience in fundraising positions, including knowledge and experience with both foundation and major gift fundraising. We will also consider Senior Manager-level candidates who have 4+ years of fundraising experience. The salary range for that position, which would have a lower level of responsibilities, is $90,000-$120,000.
- Demonstrated experience meeting multi-million dollar fundraising goals
- 3+ years of experience specifically with climate donors
- 2+ years of management/supervisory experience
- Excellent written communication and project management skills
- Strong interpersonal and verbal communication
- Willingness to think creatively, take risks, objectively evaluate results, and iterate
- Passion for accelerating the clean energy transition
We are especially interested in candidates with the following qualifications:
- 6+ years of relevant professional experience in fundraising positions, including knowledge and…
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How to Apply
To apply:
- Please submit a resume and cover letter to jobs@greenlightamerica.org.
- Please include the job title in the subject line of your email (e.g., “Development Director” or “Senior Manager of Development”).
- Applications will be considered on a rolling basis.
- If you require accommodations so that you may participate in the selection process, please email renee@greenlightamerica.org.
Due to the volume of applicants, we will only contact applicants whose skill sets, and experience meet our needs.
DIVERSITY AND EQUAL OPPORTUNITY
Greenlight America is proud to be an equal opportunity employer, and an anti-racist organization that prohibits discrimination in its governance, programs and activities on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, disability, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, reprisal, marital status, amnesty, status as a covered veteran, because all or part of an individual’s income is derived from public assistance or for any other non-merit based factor. Women, people of color, LGBTQ+ people, and members of other historically and presently disenfranchised populations are strongly encouraged to apply.
Our goal is for a work experience that has meaning and impact on the world and on our professional lives, and a workplace where you can feel supported and proud. You can learn more about us at greenlightamerica.org.
This position also supports Greenlight Action, an affiliated 501(c)(4) organization. While motivated by the same core values, Greenlight America and Greenlight Action operate independently of one another and each organization has its own board of directors.
To apply:
- Please submit a resume and cover letter to jobs@greenlightamerica.org.
- Please include the job title in the subject line of your email (e.g., “Development Director” or “Senior…
