Climate Power is an independent strategic communications and paid media operation focused on building the political will and public support for bold climate action. Founded by the Center for American Progress Action Fund, League of Conservation Voters, and Sierra Club, Climate Power integrates hard-hitting research, polling, state and national earned media, digital and paid media to influence the national conversation, embolden leaders to take immediate, bold climate action, and expose climate deniers and their oil and gas lobby allies.
Climate Power is seeking a Managing Director, Development to work with the Executive Director and senior leadership team to help guide and implement the development plan for the organization. The Managing Director, Development will work closely with the Executive Director to create, lead and direct all development, donor events, and fundraising efforts on behalf of Climate Power. They will develop and implement fundraising plans to ensure the organization meets its goals. This position reports directly to the Chief of Staff and will work with organization leadership to support the mission of elevating climate and clean energy solutions into the political conversation, as well as identifying opportunities to shift the national political narrative. This position will need to work independently and deliver high-quality writing, fundraising, and research support.
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.
