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Supervisor:                                 Director of Development & Organizational Advancement

Position Description:           Excellent benefits including health care, dental, cooperative work environment, and flexible 4 day/32-hour work week

Start Date:                                    Fall 2019/Winter 2020

Job Location                                Washington, DC

Compensation:                          Commensurate with experience

Green America, founded in 1982, is a national nonprofit organization dedicated to creating a socially just and environmentally sustainable society by harnessing economic power – the strength of consumers, investors, businesses, and the marketplace. Our key program areas include clean energy/climate action, regenerative agriculture, fair labor, responsible finance, and green living.  We carry out our work in three strategic and overlapping hubs: 1) Consumer & Corporate Engagement Programs, 2) Green Business Network, and 3) Center for Sustainability Solutions.
 

The Development Team focuses on increasing revenues for Green America’s work from individual major donors ($1,000+), foundations, and green business supporters.  Team members include the Director of Development & Organizational Advancement, Major Gifts Officer, Foundations Manager, and Development Manager.  The Executive Co-Directors and President & CEO are extended team members, as they play a key role in fundraising.

We seek an experienced development professional to manage and grow Green America’s major gifts program, with a focus on renewing and upgrading current mid-level donors, identifying and qualifying new major gifts prospects, and building and maintaining long-term donor relationships.  The position will be based in Washington, DC at the Green America offices.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILTIES

1. Manage Portfolio of Current Leaders ($1,000+ annual donors)

• Manage a portfolio of 100-150 Leaders Circle members, with first year annual goal of $220,000 -250,000
• Build strong donor relationships, set personalized stewardship plans (mail, visits, engagement in our work, etc.), and solicit for increased/renewed support
• Coordinate, write, and personalize renewal mailings, reply forms, and proposals

• Manage segmented mailing lists for in-house mailings to major donors
• Produce personalized gift acknowledgements for major donors, including greeting cards, photo books, and videos
• Work with fellow Development and Executive team members to coordinate donor visit and cultivation efforts
• Track all donor actions in Raiser’s Edge

2. Cultivating New Major Donors

• Conduct donor research to identify top prospects and to prepare for meetings
• Plan and execute new cultivation strategies to recognize major gift prospects and build a compelling case for them to deepen their support
• Conduct and coordinate discovery visits to major donor prospects
• Set and execute cultivation plans for top prospects

3. Travel & Cultivation

• Travel 20-30% of the time to meet with and visit donors locally and nationally

• Coordinate webinars series with various GA teams and maximize it as a donor cultivation tool
• Lead the coordination of 3-5 in-person events per year (luncheons, small gatherings, film screenings, clothing swaps, happy hours) locally and nationally.

• Produce quarterly Policy Highlights emails for major donors and foundations
• Assist in the production of promotional materials for use by the Development Team

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s or advanced degree
• 3-5 years of experience and demonstrated success in major gifts fundraising
• Strong background in nonprofit fundraising and desire to grow in this field
• Exemplary relationship-building, and written and verbal communication skills
• Basic understanding of environmental sustainability, social justice, and green economy issues
• Ability to obtain a deep understanding of Green America’s program areas and communicate this understanding to donors and prospects
• Strong project management, problem-solving, and organizational skills
• Flexibility and ability to manage multiple tasks and projects at the same time
• Experience with Raiser’s Edge or another CRM/donor database
• Valid driver’s license and ability and willingness to travel
• Interest in working in a cooperative work environment
• Ability to implement projects with minimal supervision and work well on a team
• Ability to work to deadlines and remain focused and calm under deadline pressure
• Certified Fundraising Executive (CFRE) certification a plus.

If interested please send a cover letter and resume to Kathy Harget, Director of Development & Organizational Advancement: kharget@greenamerica.org.

Green America is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without discrimination regarding: actual or perceived race, color, religion, national origin, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, related medical conditions, breastfeeding, or reproductive health disorders), age (18 years of age or older), marital status (including domestic partnership and parenthood), personal appearance, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, family responsibilities, genetic information, disability, matriculation, political affiliation, citizenship status, credit information or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. Harassment on the basis of a protected characteristic is included as a form of discrimination and is strictly prohibited.

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This is a 9 month grant funded position with the possibility of continuation if funding allows.

Green America is a non-profit organization dedicated to creating a just and sustainable society by harnessing economic power for positive change. Our unique approach involves working with consumers, investors and businesses to create a world that works for all. We deploy marketplace solutions to solve the most pressing social and environmental problems facing society today.

The Clean Electronics Production Network (CEPN) is a multi-stakeholder, cross-industry collaboration that launched in 2016. The goal of the network is to move the electronics industry towards zero exposure to toxic chemicals in the manufacturing process. 

CEPN is an Innovation Network of the Center for Sustainability Solutions. The Center builds on Green America’s work over the years, where we have brought together industry groups across supply chains to create major shifts in areas such as electronics, solar, community investing, sustainable agriculture and fair labor. The Center supports Innovation Networks, focused working groups of stakeholders with the objective of making significant, industry-wide system change. Current networks focus on clean electronics, regenerative agriculture, and food system nutrient density.

Role Description

CEPN will be undertaking the second phase of a project to create and deploy chemical safety trainings to suppliers in the electronics supply chain. This project includes the following objectives:

• Disseminate best practices in process chemical management to upstream suppliers 
• Reduce worker exposures to hazardous chemicals in the electronics industry  
• Strengthen worker safety and engagement 
• Capacity development for local service providers to deliver impactful and cost-effective training and advisory service 

Working closely with the CEPN Senior Director and with support from the CEPN Program Manager, the Senior Fellow will lead the management and growth of Phase 2 of this grant-funded project by providing technical expertise and project management.

Phase 1 of the project, which is nearly complete, included the development of the training materials and outreach to supplier facilities to generate interest in participation.

Phase 2, which will begin August 2024, includes three primary elements:

1. Capacity Development for Local Service Providers: Train local service providers in Vietnam and Malaysia to deliver chemical safety training (this will be done remotely)
2. Beta Testing: Deploy the worker and manager training modules in three modalities (in person training, webinars and digital interactive training) to selected suppliers facilities; and collect feedback
3. Improve Training: Work with our training developer to refine and improve the training based on feedback from the beta testing 

In addition to managing this project, the Senior Fellow may provide occasional support to the Senior Director in crafting strategic direction for CEPN and other ongoing initiatives including network management and strategic planning.  

CEPN staff members work virtually; the position may be housed in Washington, DC at the Green America offices, but may also be filled remotely.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Chemical Safety Training Project Management (90%)

1. Manage and oversee implementation of Phase 2 of this project.
2. Develop and manage detailed and complex project plans, including scope, schedules, and resource allocation.
3. Manage stakeholder engagement including brand/supplier support and coordination during supplier selection, training implementation and feedback stages.
4. Oversee the selection and management of local service providers in Vietnam and Malaysia. Provide remote support to local service providers during training deployments.
5. Provide chemical safety training virtually to local service providers in Vietnam and Malaysia using training materials developed during Phase 1 (train the trainer approach) (note that translation services will be available)
6. Oversee training developer contractor logistics and materials revision.

CEPN Initiative Support (10%)

7. Participate in strategic planning and stakeholder conversations for CEPN (both internal and external).  
8. Support long-term mission and strategy of the network.

For this position, we are seeking the following skills and key competencies:

• Demonstrated project management skills, with at least 5 years of experience managing complex projects.
• Knowledge and experience around designing, deploying and delivering engaging, interactive, and effective occupational health and safety or chemical safety training programs in manufacturing settings.
• Experience with occupational health and safety, EHS, industrial hygiene and/or chemical safety management.
• Negotiating experience and the ability to move groups both quickly and collaboratively on key priorities. Experience facilitating large and small group discussions.
• Strong written communication and research skills; able to synthesize and effectively communicate complex ideas and concepts; attentive to details.
• Strong interpersonal skills.
• A team player and strategic thinker.
• Strong verbal communication skills.
• Bachelor’s degree required and advanced degree strongly preferred; example fields of study include chemistry, toxicology, industrial hygiene, sustainability, engineering, supply chain management or related field.
• Ability to meet virtually during Pacific Time working hours for regular check-ins and during Asia Pacific Time zone for stakeholder/contractor meetings (occurring weekly or less).

Experience doesn't always look the same – skills are transferable, and passion is important. Please tell us how your experience can lead to success in this position.

To Apply: Please email your resume and cover letter to jobs@cleanelectronicsproduction.org

Green America is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without discrimination regarding: actual or perceived race, color, religion, national origin, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, related medical conditions, breastfeeding, or reproductive health disorders), age (18 years of age or older), marital status (including domestic partnership and parenthood), personal appearance, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, family responsibilities, genetic information, disability, matriculation, political affiliation, citizenship status, credit information or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. Harassment on the basis of a protected characteristic is included as a form of discrimination and is strictly prohibited.

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