About CATFClean Air Task Force (CATF) is a nonprofit organization working to safeguard against the worst impacts of climate change by catalyzing the rapid global development and deployment of low-carbon energy and other climate-protecting technologies. This is accomplished through research and analysis, public advocacy leadership, and partnership with the private sector. CATF has offices in Boston, Washington D.C., and Brussels, with staff working virtually around the world.ROLEThe Senior Manager, Institutional Giving manages a portfolio of funding relationships with private charitable foundations and other institutional donors. The Senior Manager works closely with CATF’s global program staff experts to direct proposal writing and reporting, build and grow revenue pipelines, lead funder cultivation and stewardship, and develop new funding opportunities. In close coordination with the Director, Institutional Giving, this role serves as a critical relationship manager with CATF’s institutional donors, including private charitable foundations, aggregators, philanthropic intermediaries, and other key funding partners.Key Functions and ResponsibilitiesManage a portfolio of relationships with private charitable foundations and other institutional donors to expand CATF’s partnerships with long-term funders and deepen relationships.Craft impactful proposals, letters of inquiry, concept notes, and reports as directed by the Director, Institutional Giving, in close collaboration with program staff and other team members.Curate, track, and refine program- and project-specific funding pipelines.Identify and build relationships with new funders for CATF’s work, culminating in new revenues.Collaborate with program staff and Financial Planning and Analysis to shape proposal budgets aligned with funders’ priorities and CATF’s interests; support tracking of spending against budgets, modify spend plans, and maximize revenues’ impacts.Develop and execute bespoke stewardship plans for donors in assigned portfolio.Partner with program staff and leadership to engage in program development to meet funders’ interests and develop persuasive proposals aligned with their priorities.Harness internal subject matter experts to shape and inform institutional donors’ philanthropic priorities.Secure, staff, and lead meetings with funders for key leadership and program staff; travel to meetings as necessary.Support team management and staff mentorship.Appropriately manage internal and external relationships around grant outcomes and results to meet or exceed funder expectations; partner with program teams to track progress and proactively identify obstacles to delivery.Skills and QualificationsBachelor’s degree, or equivalent education, professional, and/or other experience relevant to the position.6-8 years of experience in nonprofit fundraising from institutional donors (climate/clean energy/environment specific experience strongly preferred).Collaborative team player with strong project management skills and a desire to learn about CATF’s unique approach to the climate challenge.Interest and capacity to develop deep understanding of technical aspects of clean energy and climate subjects, and translate this understanding into strong written and verbal communications.Exceptional verbal and written communication skills, organizational and analytical skills, and project and deadline management skills.Adept relationship manager keen to deepen established relationships and cultivate new relationships around mutual priorities.Ability to succeed in a dynamic, remote environment and manage multiple details and priorities.Willingness to participate in occasional travel (up to 10%) to advance fundraising goals.Ability to maintain a high level of diplomacy and confidentiality.Ability to work independently as well as part of a team.Proficiency in Microsoft Office and development CRMs, including SalesForce.Compensation and LocationThis is a full-time, remote position, with location flexible within the United States. CATF offers an excellent benefits package (details available on CATF’s careers page) and an annual salary range of $96,575 - $125,000 dependent on skills and experience.
