Senior Director, Development & Strategic Partnerships

EFI Foundation•Washington, DC

3d•$190,000 - $215,000•Hybrid

About The Position

The EFI Foundation (EFIF) is seeking a seasoned development professional to join its senior management team as a key architect and partner in the organization's next chapter. This role will expand the organization's portfolio of philanthropic partners, build on the structure and discipline of EFIF's fundraising program, and drive growth to support its ambitious agenda. The Senior Director will grow EFIF's multi-channel fundraising program, prioritizing multi-year investments, unrestricted support, and revenue diversification. This leader will also expand the organization's corporate partners, activate the board network, and build diverse pipelines for significant gifts.

Requirements

10+ years of leadership experience in fundraising, partnerships, or development experience, ideally in policy, philanthropy, corporate philanthropy, think tanks, research institutions, or mission-driven organizations.
Demonstrated success in securing large gifts or partnerships (e.g., six- and seven-figure commitments) from foundations, corporations, or major donors.
Experience managing and expanding fundraising pipelines, including prospect identification, cultivation, proposal development, and closing multi-year commitments.
Track record of working with senior leadership or boards to activate networks and advance fundraising strategies.
Experience managing donor relationships and pipelines in a CRM system, with a strong emphasis on forecasting and pipeline coverage discipline.
Strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to translate complex policy or research initiatives into compelling funding opportunities.
Ability to operate in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial nonprofit environment where fundraising strategy is closely integrated with organizational strategy and program development.
Familiarity with the philanthropic and policy landscape in Washington, DC and the energy sector more broadly.
Bachelor’s degree required.
Must have work authorization in the U.S.

Nice To Haves

Advanced degree or equivalent professional experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Develop and grow the organization’s development infrastructure, including implementing systems for effective pipeline management, budget forecasting, CRM, and management systems.
Work with senior leadership to develop and implement a fundraising strategy that lays the groundwork for increased unrestricted funding and supports the organization's intent to move from project-based funding to multi-year, institutional support.
Advance a multi-channel cultivation strategy that strengthens organizational pipelines, engages prospective and current major donors, activates board networks, increases institutional support, and expands corporate engagement.
Expand the organization’s Innovator’s Circle, a group of high-net-worth individuals and corporations that financially support EFIF.
Partner closely with the organization’s program leadership to leverage the organization’s sizeable research capacity and programmatic talent for specific funding opportunities.
Close six- and seven-figure commitments from foundations, high-net-worth individuals, and corporate partners.
Build a disciplined funnel: prospect identification, cultivation, proposals, CRM, and revenue forecasting.
Mobilize senior leadership and board networks to convert relationships into philanthropic partnerships.
Identify and expand mission-aligned corporate partnerships and membership opportunities.

Benefits

Medical, vision, and dental insurance
401k with a 5% match and 3% auto-enroll
Life and long-term disability insurance
Pet insurance
Pre-tax Flexible Savings Account
Health Savings Account
Parking and metro benefits
Generous annual paid time off, including 15 days of vacation, 10 days of sick leave
All federal holidays
The week between December 25 and January 1