Development Manager, US Climate Alliance

United Nations Foundation•Washington, DC

5d•Hybrid

About The Position

The U.S. Climate Alliance seeks a Development Manager ready to execute on the Secretariat’s fundraising goals and activities to enable the delivery of critical capacity-building support to member states. The ideal Development Manager will be proactive, relationship-driven, and focused on implementing organization-wide goals for growing contributed revenue and strengthening philanthropic partnerships. Key responsibilities include managing day-to-day fundraising activities across a diverse portfolio of foundations and grants; writing and editing compelling grant proposals and progress reports; tracking and ensuring compliance with funder requirements, including deadlines, engagements, and submittals; prospecting new potential funders while maintaining relationships with existing funders; facilitating coordination and collaboration across Secretariat teams; and supporting leadership with the development and execution of annual fundraising plans. This role reports to the Deputy Director of Member Support and works as part of a broader team that includes Alliance states, consultants, and external partners. The position is based in Washington, DC (hybrid schedule) with consideration for remote work in the contiguous U.S.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in a relevant discipline, or commensurate professional experience that demonstrates the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to perform the essential functions of the role
4-7 years of prior work experience in nonprofit fundraising
Demonstrated success securing major or mid-level grants from foundations strongly preferred
Familiarity with climate and clean energy issues and knowledge of key philanthropic organizations in the climate and clean energy space
Experience crafting persuasive and engaging content to clearly communicate technically complex information to diverse audiences
Exemplary written and verbal communication skills
Aptitude for independent research and analysis
Excellent interpersonal and relationship management skills
Ability to write clearly, concisely, and persuasively with superior attention to detail
Ability to organize diverse workstreams to meet a variety of goals, often managing multiple projects simultaneously
Responsible, flexible, hard-working, proactive, and committed to the Alliance’s mission
Familiarity with donor databases (e.g. Salesforce Nonprofit Cloud) and proficiency with Microsoft Office and Airtable
Ability to work under tight deadlines and manage competing priorities in a fast-paced environment

Responsibilities

Manage the development and submission of grant proposals
Coordinate the development of clear, concise, and impactful grant proposals that advance the Alliance’s policy priorities and support the needs of member states, working closely with fellow Secretariat staff
Lead on writing and editing grant narratives
Support development of grant budgets and budget narratives, in coordination with the Secretariat’s Operations team
Identify and gather all supporting materials required to be submitted alongside grant proposals (e.g., organizational materials, governance documents)
Submit grant proposals through the relevant donor portal and facilitate ongoing communication with the funder through approval and receipt of funds
Track and ensure compliance with funder requirements
Lead on tracking deadlines for grant submissions, narrative and financial reports, and relevant funder engagements
Write and edit compelling progress reports that demonstrate progress toward grant outcomes and Alliance goals, with support from fellow Secretariat staff
Ensure completion of financial reports in coordination with the Operations team
Facilitate review and approval of materials by Alliance leadership and the submission of materials to funders
Identify, research, and actively cultivate prospective funders
Conduct research and develop briefing memos on prospective funders whose strategies align with Alliance state needs
Identify near-term and long-term funding needs across Secretariat teams
Make recommendations for funder outreach and engagement
Support impactful engagements with current and prospective funders
Serve as the primary point of contact for coordinating funder meetings
Draft agendas for funder meetings to facilitate timely and productive dialogue on shared priorities and emerging topics
Develop briefing memos, slide decks, talking points, FAQ documents, and other written material as needed
Draft emails and coordinate timely outreach and follow-up
Manage day-to-day activities of the Secretariat’s Development team
Develop agendas and manage biweekly Development team meetings, in close partnership with Alliance leadership
Regularly update the Alliance’s CRM platform (Salesforce) with notes and action items from funder engagements
Maintain up-to-date contact lists for current and prospective funders
Develop file maintenance norms to ensure proposals, reports, budgets, and other documents are appropriately stored
Set and monitor progress toward annual fundraising plan
Work across Secretariat teams to execute on grant deliverables and priorities
Ensure that organization-wide priorities inform funder prospecting, communications with funders, and fundraising decisions
Conduct annual work-planning to identify and prioritize fundraising activities for the upcoming year, working across Secretariat teams to capture funding needs and priorities
Perform other duties as assigned

Benefits

a choice between two health plans through UnitedHealthcare (PPO or HDHP with HSA)
dental insurance
vision insurance
flexible spending accounts
403b retirement savings plan with a generous matching contribution
group term and supplemental life insurance
short-term disability
long-term disability
back-up care
employee assistance program
12 paid holidays
20 vacation days
10 sick days
3 personal days
8 weeks of family leave care