Manager, Principal Gifts & Stewardship

Vote Solar

7h•Remote

About The Position

The Manager of Principal Gifts & Stewardship will play a key role in assisting the Chief Philanthropy Officer (CPhO) and other members of the Senior Leadership Team in managing the organization’s principal donors and prospects. Reporting directly to the CPhO, this role will create highly personalized impact reports, bespoke stewardship plans, and persuasive cultivation materials. They will be responsible for managing prospects and moves management in collaboration with the Executive Director and Chief Programs Officer, and for developing cases for support that accurately and effectively showcase Vote Solar's positive impact to ensure the continuation and growth of funding.

Requirements

4-7 years of experience writing revenue-generating content or high-level donor communications within nonprofits.
Exceptional ability to synthesize complex ideas into compelling stories and persuasive proposals.
Proven record of managing multiple projects with close attention to detail in a fast-paced setting.
A personal commitment to being a part of an inclusive and just workplace, including a commitment to being on a journey with Vote Solar to develop personal, and inter-personal core competencies related to diversity, equity, inclusion and justice.
Understanding that how we work (in collaborative, authentic partnership), is just as important as what we work on.

Nice To Haves

Success in securing significant commitments from foundations through grants or other forms of nonprofit revenue generation from high-net-worth donors.
Knowledge of cultivation and stewardship strategies related to major or principal gift fundraising.
Supporting frontline fundraising efforts for principal gifts through effective and engaging stewardship tactics.
Managing a small portfolio of national donors.

Responsibilities

Co-manage the stewardship of principal donors, focusing on securing renewals and upgrades through compelling and accurate reports and proposals.
Track and prepare grant materials in collaboration with the Program and Operations Teams for all principal gifts, ensuring compliance and strong stewardship.
Develop and write personalized stewardship and cultivation materials to keep donors engaged and informed about the organization's progress.
Track donor engagement milestones and ensure database files (Salesforce) are up to date.
Design and execute new engagement strategies, including, but not limited to, small-scale events, briefings with senior leadership, and participation in exclusive councils.
Work to determine an approach to new prospects, including tailoring concept memos and pitch decks to meet their specific philanthropic interests.
Craft written cases for support and tailored materials that leverage organizational metrics and simplify complex programmatic work for high-net-worth audiences.
Support prospect research and the tracking of touchpoints and strategies.
Assist in coordinating high-level donor meetings and creating briefing materials for meetings between principal donors, prospects, and Vote Solar senior leadership.
Draft personalized correspondence for the Executive Director, Board Members, or other Senior Leadership Team members to prospects and principal donors.
Manage a small portfolio of national donors and prospects, with responsibility for cultivating relationships, soliciting gifts, and stewarding general operating support.
Partner with the regional program teams to gather and summarize outcomes and metrics that highlight the impact of Vote Solar’s work for donor reports.
Collaborate with Deputy Program Directors to create narratives regarding planned work and intended impacts for proposals and reports, including leading the annual Work Plan.
Stay informed of domestic policy changes and programmatic developments to effectively communicate Vote Solar's priorities to prospective and current donors.
Continue personal learning and contribute to organizational-wide learning.
Work to embed equity in all organizational internal practices and culture, as well as our programs.
Bring openness and engagement to personal, professional, and organization-wide learning on race, class, gender, justice, and equity.