Corporate Philanthropy Director

Natural Resources Defense Council, Inc.•Washington, DC

12d•$145,000 - $175,000•Hybrid

About The Position

NRDC (the Natural Resources Defense Council) works to safeguard the Earth, its people, its plants and animals, and the natural systems on which all life depends. NRDC combines the power of more than 3 million members and online activists with the expertise of some 800 policy advocates, lawyers, scientists, and communication experts to confront the climate crisis, protect nature, ensure the rights of all people to clean air, clean water, and healthy communities. As an international nonprofit environmental organization, NRDC is working to address the world’s most urgent environmental challenges, and advance innovative, science-based, and enforceable solutions. Since our founding in 1970, NRDC has helped craft and deliver many of America’s foundational environmental laws, including the Clean Air Act, Clean Water Act and Safe Drinking Water Act. Today, we continue to lead in advancing and defending strong environmental protections at the local, state, federal and international levels, as well as through the marketplace. Our team works across the United States and around the world, from offices in Chicago, Denver, Los Angeles, New York City, San Francisco, and Washington, D.C., as well as in Beijing, London, and New Delhi (a subsidiary of NRDC India Pvt. Ltd.). Supported by our members and online activists, NRDC is driving impactful solutions that confront the climate crisis, defend nature and safeguard public health across Asia, Africa, and the Americas. At NRDC, we believe lasting change happens when people bring their talent, passion, and expertise together for a common purpose: to build a cleaner, healthier, and more resilient world. Learn more at nrdc.org. NRDC is seeking a Corporate Philanthropy Director to work with our Development team out of New York, Washington D.C. or San Francisco office.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree required, master’s degree preferred
10+ years’ experience in corporate philanthropy and/or business development, corporate partnership and sponsorship
Proven track record of earning high six- and seven-figure gifts from corporations or corporate foundations and/or experience managing a significant philanthropic portfolio for a corporate foundation.
Established network of relationships in corporate philanthropic space
Strategic writing and oral communication skills; ability to communicate and influence effectively across different cultural contexts
Organizational skills; ability to prioritize and oversee multiple streams of work to meet overlapping deadlines
Detail-oriented with high standards of excellence
Ability to travel domestically and internationally, approximately 30% annually
Commitment to NRDC’s mission and values

Nice To Haves

International experience a plus
Knowledge of environmental issues and environmental funder landscape a plus

Responsibilities

Develop, grow, and manage a complex portfolio of corporate foundations and corporate entities in the United States, United Kingdom, Europe, and globally. This includes leading funders through all stages of identification, qualification, cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship, consistently closing six- and seven-figure gifts.
Lead the development and implementation of a strategic plan to build this new revenue stream in the U.S. and overseas, including guardrails and opportunities that are aligned with our programmatic work, mission, and values.
Lead the development and implementation of donor-specific, multi-year strategies and plans for the cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship of grants, including high-quality engagement opportunities such as in-person meetings, conferences, and events.
Serve as an advisor on corporate philanthropy fundraising strategies for NRDC and NRDC International.
Manage donor deliverables, including proposals and reports, ensuring quality and timely submission in collaboration with the writing and grants management teams.
Lead executive and board level engagement in fundraising activities, including briefing, coordination, and donor related follow-up.
Work with the Donor Engagement, Planned Giving, and Membership teams to plan events that maximize donor and prospect cultivation opportunities.
Partner on the creation of fundraising materials and regular communications that will resonate with corporate donors.