Hours: 32 hours/week, flexible 4-day work week (full time)
Salary: $95,000-$105,000
Benefits: Excellent benefits package, including health insurance, dental and vision coverage, paid leave, socially responsible retirement plan, and a friendly and collaborative work environment with an option to work remotely.
Supervisor: Director of Development & Organizational Advancement
Organizational Background
Green America harnesses economic power – the strength of consumers, investors, businesses, and the marketplace – to create a socially just and environmentally sustainable society. Our niche is economic action, and we work to shift our economy to one that works for all people and our planet. Our economic strategies deploy solutions to our society’s most pressing problems – from climate change to social injustices.
We direct our efforts within three strategic hubs: 1) our Consumer & Corporate Engagement Programs where we activate individual consumers and investors to create change within corporations and economic systems; 2) our Green Business Network which was the first network of businesses in the US focusing on the triple bottom line of people, planet, and profit; and 3) our Center for Sustainability Solutions which brings together diverse stakeholders through Innovation Networks that aim to shift entire industries towards sustainability and solve for supply chain and other economic system issues that no one business or organization can solve alone. Active networks and key initiatives within the Center include the Soil & Climate Alliance, Soil & Climate Initiative, and Clean Electronics Production Network.
Job Duties and Responsibilities
We are searching for a dynamic senior level development professional with an entrepreneurial spirit and partnership development experience to join our team.
The Grants and Partnerships Director will play an essential role in supporting various programs and projects within Green America’s Center for Sustainability Solutions, with a primary focus on grants and partnerships management.
Responsibilities will span the entire spectrum of grants and partnerships management, from identifying new funding and partnership opportunities, to participating in the development of project concepts and plans, to submitting proposals and impact reports. Specific duties include:
- Lead the management, cultivation, and stewardship of the Center’s foundation supporters and partnerships, grow the pipeline for all revenue streams, and manage a portfolio of $3.5M+ in active grants
- In concert with the President & CEO and the Center’s senior staff, assist team with developing new programs and initiatives as relevant funding opportunities are identified, moving from basic concept to full plan and proposal
- Identify and build both the potential partnerships and program concepts that can attract new sources of funding
- Maintain and build on relationships with current funders via tailored outreach, program update meetings with Center staff, and impact reports
- Identify and work to develop relationships with prospective foundations, government funders, corporate donors, and other partners related to funding
- Ensure the timely submission of grant reports, financial updates, and renewal proposals for active funders
- Craft and submit grant proposals and letters of inquiry for new sources of foundation and corporate support to help meet or exceed the Center’s financial goals
- Attend Center and Development team meetings, lead fundraising-focused meetings, and serve as Center liaison to rest of Development Team
- Participate in cross-departmental teams [such as our Justice, Equity, Diversity & Inclusion (JEDI) team, May Retreat planning team, Holiday Party team, etc.] as time and interest allows.
Desired Skills and Experience
- You have an entrepreneurial and curious spirit.
- You thrive working with continuously evolving and growing programs that spawn new initiatives on a regular basis.
- You can play a leading role in program strategy discussions and develop detailed action plans and funding proposals.
- You have exemplary communications and interpersonal skills, and experience building long-term relationships with senior foundation executives, business leaders across a range of sectors, nonprofit allies, and other potential partners.
- You possess a Bachelor’s degree and 8+ years of foundation and corporate/business fundraising experience.
- You can demonstrate a track record of meeting 7-figure annual fundraising goals.
- You always meet deadlines, have strong project management skills, and possess competence in working with constituent relationship management software (Raiser’s Edge and Sales Force familiarity a plus).
- You can craft compelling, effective messaging for letters of inquiry, proposals, sponsorship requests, and progress reports.
- You possess funder research skills and the ability to effectively identify, segment, and prioritize prospective supporters.
- You are able and willing to travel: The position involves travel time of up to 25% for network meetings, conferences, meetings with funders, and other purposes.
- You have a passion for creating a more socially just and sustainable society, including personal interest and/or experience in Green America’s issue areas.
- Certified Fundraising Executive (CFRE) certification a plus.
How to Apply:
Send your resume, a cover letter, and a writing sample to: partnerships@greenamerica.org. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis until the position is filled.
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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.
