ClimateWorks Foundation | Manager, Philanthropic Partnerships

About the Organization

ClimateWorks Foundation is a global organization committed to our mission: to end the climate crisis by amplifying the power of philanthropy. Since our founding in 2008, we have awarded over $1.3 billion in grants to more than 600 organizations advancing climate solutions around the world. We helped grow the field of climate philanthropy to where it stands today, establishing infrastructure, global networks, and momentum for continued growth. Through our Global Programs and Services, we equip philanthropy with global knowledge, networks, and solutions to drive climate progress.

• Scaling solutions: Our collaborative Global Programs — focused on solution areas including carbon dioxide removal, cooling, industry, transportation, and more — produce results that are bending the greenhouse gas emissions curve. From the U.S. to Europe, China, Brazil, and beyond, we collaborate with a diverse community of funders, NGOs, and climate leaders to accelerate just and equitable climate solutions.
• Guiding and supporting funders: Our Global Services provide funders with comprehensive resources to assess, build, evolve, and execute high-impact climate-giving strategies. Our Global Intelligence service equips funders and the climate community with climate insights to pinpoint opportunities for impact and philanthropic insights to help identify investment priorities. We facilitate Global Collaborations that enable funders to increase individual and collective impact. Our Global Grantmaking services enable funders to invest in climate solutions around the world. 
• Fostering collaboration, exploration, and growth: Our collaborative approach and commitment to learning ensures that we continuously explore innovative ideas and emerging opportunities — all with the aim of scaling philanthropy-supported initiatives to help end the climate crisis.

As experts in climate science, public policy, economic and social analysis, and strategic philanthropy, ClimateWorks’ staff understands the multi-faceted challenges and opportunities of climate change. We are researchers, strategists, collaborators, and grantmakers who care passionately about our mission. For more information, please visit www.climateworks.org. 

Department Summary – Philanthropic Partnerships Department

Led by the Vice President, Philanthropic Partnerships, the Philanthropic Partnerships team at ClimateWorks leads fundraising for the organization and supports efforts to generate funder interest in climate mitigation generally. The Philanthropic Partnerships team works to build strategic relationships with key funders in climate mitigation to support the top climate solutions and introduces new funders to opportunities in climate philanthropy. The team works closely with ClimateWorks Executive, Finance, and Programs teams, Climate Lead, and regional climate foundations. 

Essential Tasks

Portfolio Management: The Manager will work with a portfolio of programs and lead all donor activities for the portfolio. The position will lead and support engagement strategies that support and deepen existing donor relationships and help to identify and assess new opportunities to support expanding the number of donors for programs. The Manger will develop and implement annual fundraising plans for their portfolio to support donor track, plan, and execute activities that support fundraising progress. The Manger will partner closely with program leads on donor activities and will develop in-depth knowledge of the program content within their portfolio, as well as organization-wide goals.

Donor Deliverables: The Manager will serve as the project manager for all donor-related materials for their portfolio. They will lead the process to design, prepare, and submit compelling concept notes, proposals, reports, and written materials that support donor deliverables and activities. They will work closely with program staff and colleagues at ClimateWorks to ensure that all donor materials are high-quality and support retaining and increasing support from donors.
  
Collaboration and Coordination: The Manager will lead internal coordination across ClimateWorks’ departments (Programs, Finance, Strategy, Learning and Impact) on donor activities related to internal and external deliverables. They will work closely with the Philanthropic Partnerships Operations team to ensure that data and information related to donors is properly entered, updated, and maintained in Salesforce. The Manager will coordinate and support internal meetings and information to support donor activity in their portfolio. They will work closely with Philanthropic Partnerships team colleagues and contribute to the growth and development of the team. 

Required Qualifications

• 5-7 years of experience in a fast-paced frontline development/fundraising role.
• Demonstrated success implementing donor engagement strategies and producing high-quality and compelling written content, including proposals, reports, concept notes, and other strategic content for donors.
• Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills. Must be able to interact effectively with donors, executive team, management, and colleagues at all levels.
• Ability to gather information and work in collaboration with multiple teams to meet deadline-driven deliverables.
• Strong critical thinking, research, analytical, and organizational skills. Ability to handle sensitive matters with discretion, as well as an understanding of donor confidentiality.
• Excellent project management skills with strong attention to detail, and the ability to prioritize working on multiple projects simultaneously while meeting internal and external deadlines.
• Proven experience using CRM (customer relationship management) databases to track/record development activities.
• Willingness to take initiative, problem-solve, and work cross-functionally with colleagues and across departments to support short-term and long-term department and organizational goals.
• Ability to work effectively and efficiently (both virtually and in-person) with minimal supervision.
• Commitment to ClimateWorks’ mission and values.
• Commitment to a diverse, inclusive, and equitable work environment.
• Willingness to travel. 

Additional Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent
• Previous experience/knowledge of climate/environmental issues.
• Experience with Salesforce.
• Experience working with project manage tools, such as Asana.
• Previous experience working with remote teams spread across time zones.

Compensation

ClimateWorks offers an excellent benefits package and a competitive salary that is commensurate with experience (geographic differential applied based on location).

For US-based position the salary range is as follows:

Tier 1: $120K to $125K (SF Bay Area/NYC)
Tier 2: $115K to $120K (Other US Locations)

Location

ClimateWorks Foundation is based in the San Francisco Financial District. This position is classified as US Flexible. Exceptional candidates can work from the SF office or from other locations, geographic differential applied to compensation based on local cost of labor.

For More Information and To Apply

ClimateWorks Foundation is partnering with ThinkingAhead Executive Search for this role. 

Questions can be directed to:

Kay Linder
Partner, Nonprofit Division
ThinkingAhead Executive Search
[email protected]

All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply as soon as possible. To be considered for this position, interested candidates must submit a resume and cover letter. This position will remain open until filled.

Employment at the ClimateWorks Foundation is at-will.