Executive Director

Energy Innovation•Washington, DC

10d•$267,500 - $277,500•Hybrid

About The Position

The Executive Director (ED) is a key member of the executive leadership team and serves as a strategic partner to the CEO. The ED provides senior leadership across the organization, ensuring alignment, operational excellence, and execution of the organization’s mission and strategy. The ED will play a pivotal role in shaping organizational strategy, leading operational priorities, and representing the organization externally with funders, partners, and stakeholders. A central part of this role includes leading fundraising and board-related efforts. As the leader responsible for overall organizational management, the ED partners with the leadership team to drive high performance and mission impact.

Requirements

12-15+ years of progressive leadership experience in nonprofit, government, or mission-driven organizations
Demonstrated ability to set direction and drive organizational impact by focusing strategy, resources, and execution on the most critical priorities
Exceptional leadership ability to develop, empower, and hold accountable a high-performing, cross-functional team
Proven track record with success in fundraising and resource mobilization
Strong strategic and solutions-oriented thinker who maximizes impact via great execution
Skilled communicator with outstanding written, verbal, and presentation skills; able to foster collaboration and trust across all levels of the organization along with external partners and funders
Advanced knowledge of energy systems and greenhouse gas emissions, with the ability to apply this expertise to organizational strategy and driving decision-maker conversations to the best outcome
Outstanding capability to use research and data analysis for impact
Commitment to the mission and values of the organization
Experience managing organizational change, growth, and operational complexity

Responsibilities

Lead and inspire with clear strategic direction, aligning mission, strategy, and teams to achieve impact
Serve as a thought partner and proxy for the CEO in internal and external settings, including with board and funders
Partner with senior directors to develop cross-organizational priorities and ensure alignment across programs and functions
Promote operational efficiency, ensure resources are used effectively, and deliver measurable results.
Supervise and support the team in delivering on goals, budgets, and outcomes
Provide coaching, guidance, and accountability to strengthen leadership capacity
Identify opportunities to improve processes, systems, and workflows
Strengthen fundraising efforts and ensure donor communications are clear, strategic, and effective.
Lead cultivation, stewardship, and management of major funder and partner relationships
Ensure alignment between program impact and funding priorities
Drive engagement with board members for strategic advice, substantive involvement, and clear governance and reporting, in partnership with the CEO
Represent the organization to strengthen relationships with funders, partners, and stakeholders
Undertake special projects and responsibilities as assigned by the CEO