The salary for this position is $140,000 - $160,000.
Position Overview
The U.S. Climate Alliance is a bipartisan coalition of governors securing Americaโs net-zero future by advancing state-led, high-impact climate action. The Alliance Secretariat helps its members accelerate climate action by providing a broad range of technical, analytical, policy, and capacity assistance and resources. The coalition has also built strong relationships with the federal administration to help create and implement an ambitious, durable national climate framework. For more information on the Alliance, please visit www.usclimatealliance.org.
The U.S. Climate Alliance seeks a Development Director to lead the Secretariatโs fundraising activities and secure the philanthropic resources needed to sustain and grow our work in support of our member governors. The Development Director will be responsible for overseeing effective donor stewardship with existing funders, identifying and cultivating relationships with prospective new funders, leading the development of grant proposals and reports, establishing systems and processes to support an effective fundraising operation, and tracking progress toward grant objectives in close collaboration with the Leadership Team and relevant policy leads. The Development Director reports to the Managing Director and sits on the Extended Leadership Team, contributing to the strategic direction of the organization. This is a brand-new role and an exciting opportunity to build on the Allianceโs momentum and growth as we look to increase support for member states and territories at a critical moment for climate. The position is part of the Energy and Climate team at the United Nations Foundation, which houses the U.S. Climate Alliance Secretariat.
Essential Functions
Maintain and strengthen relationships with existing funders.
Selection Criteria Bachelorโs degree required. 7-10 years of relevant work experience.Successful track record in development, with experience fundraising for energy, environment, or climate non-profits strongly preferred.Strong knowledge of trends in philanthropy, particularly climate philanthropy, foundations, and other 501c (3) charitable organizations. Prospective funder research and management experience, and knowledge of prospect research tools.Excellent interpersonal and relationship management skills.Superior attention to detail.Experience using Salesforce preferred but not required.Excellent writing, storytelling, and proof-reading skills, with a strong attention to detail and ability to communicate technical information to diverse audiences.Experience developing and tracking progress toward objectives.Ability to work effectively across teams and time zones.Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite and experience with fundraising databases.Proficiency for anticipating and avoiding problems.Aptitude for grasping and adding value to the organizational vision and mission, helping to develop and deliver on high-level goals and priorities.Organizational, political, and emotional intelligence and ability to use discretion around sensitive information.Ability to work well under pressure.
Our Values
The Secretariatโs core values represent our teamโs highest priorities and driving forces. These values are the heart of how we go about doing our work in support of each other and our member governors and states, serving as cultural cornerstones and exemplified by all members of our team.
Purpose: We are aligned by a common purpose to confront the climate crisis and its impacts through the power of state government. We connect our daily work to the Allianceโs mission and, in pursuit of our shared goals, always act in the best interest of our governors and states. Excellence: We have high standards in the work we do to support Alliance governors and states. We are focused, data-driven, and attentive to the smallest of details while never losing sight of the big picture.Empathy: We value kindness and treat others with dignity and respect, recognizing that our actions affect one another and all those with whom we interact. We consider growth, learning, and development to be priorities.Inclusion: We actively work to increase diversity, advance equity, and cultivate a welcoming work environment where everyone feels valued. We are collaborators and prioritize teamwork โ knowing that it will take our broader community all working together to ultimately solve the climate crisis.Balance: We value a positive work environment and, even in the hectic day-to-day, we make the time to build relationships, celebrate successes, and laugh. We know that balancing home and work lives is essential and encourage each other to put the health and well-being of ourselves and our loved ones first.
Benefits & Compensation
For full-time, U.S. benefit eligible employees, UNF offers an excellent range of benefits, including:
a choice between two health plans through UnitedHealthcare (PPO or HDHP with HSA)dental insurancevision insuranceflexible spending accounts403b retirement savings plan with a generous matching contributiongroup term and supplemental life insuranceshort-term disabilitylong-term disabilityhealth club discountscommuter subsidyback-up careemployee assistance programAdditionally, all benefit eligible employees have 12 paid holidays, 20 vacation days, 10 sick days, 3 personal days, and 8 weeks of family leave care.