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Director of Development

Location San Francisco, CA 94103
Date Posted January 13, 2025
Job ID 11519
Employment Type Direct Hire
Scion Nonprofit Staffing is thrilled to partner with an exceptional climate justice nonprofit organization in San Francisco, California, to find their next Director of Development. This critical role is available for immediate hire and offers a hybrid schedule, with flexibility for fully remote candidates outside the Bay Area who bring significant clean energy/climate justice expertise!
This impactful leadership position will oversee all aspects of fundraising, fund development strategy, and revenue growth, making a tangible difference in communities across the nation. Experience fundraising within the clean energy and climate justice sectors is essential.
 
Perks
  • Collaborate with a passionate team dedicated to advancing climate justice and environmental sustainability.
  • Competitive annual salary of $140K-$160K DOE!
  • Generous PTO and mental health days!
  • Professional development opportunities to grow alongside the organization.
  • Supportive and collaborative work culture.

Responsibilities
  • Partner with leadership to design and execute inspiring annual and long-term fundraising strategies.
  • Identify and cultivate relationships with potential funders, maintaining an updated grant opportunities database.
  • Craft compelling grant proposals and letters of inquiry for foundation, government, and corporate funders.
  • Research and engage prospective major donors, fostering meaningful connections.
  • Collaborate with leadership to develop and nurture relationships with donors and grantmakers.
  • Support the Board of Directors with donor outreach initiatives.
  • Work alongside the communications team to create stewardship materials and donor engagement communications.
  • Maintain organized donor records in Salesforce, ensuring a seamless donation process.
  • Plan and execute impactful donor cultivation events.
  • Oversee grant reporting with attention to detail, ensuring alignment with funder expectations.
  • Represent the organization at events and speaking engagements with professionalism and enthusiasm.

Qualifications
  • Proven fundraising experience in the clean energy and climate justice sectors.
  • Extensive experience in donor cultivation, grant writing, and fundraising strategy.
  • Deep understanding of the funding landscape within clean energy and climate justice.
  • Experience working with Community Development Financial Institutions (CDFIs) is a major plus.
  • Demonstrated success leading significant fundraising efforts independently.
  • Experience securing funds from major donors, foundations, government, and corporate supporters.
  • Proficiency in Salesforce for donor and grant management.
  • Exceptional writing, organizational, and presentation skills.
  • Commitment to promoting renewable energy, combating climate change, and fostering equity.

Compensation & Benefits
This exciting opportunity offers the chance to drive impactful clean energy initiatives and support the next generation of climate leaders. Alongside a salary of $140K-$160K+ DOE, the role includes a comprehensive benefits package:
  • Paid medical, dental, and vision insurance.
  • Generous PTO, sick time, and paid holidays.
  • Paid parental leave and mental health days.
  • Retirement benefits.
  • Professional development budget.
This is a role that will inspire you every day!

How to Apply 
For immediate consideration please provide your resume and cover letter, sharing more about your experience and interest in this role online here.


About Our Firm 
Scion Nonprofit Staffing is an award-winning national nonprofit recruitment and staffing specialist for nonprofit organizations, foundations, associations, and educational institutions! Since 2006, we have had the pleasure of successfully placing thousands of talented professionals supporting incredible missions and programs. Through our innovative team building and recruiting solutions, we bridge the gap in executive leadership searches, direct hire nonprofit recruiting, interim leadership placement, and temporary professional staffing.

We are proud to be part of the Forbes lists of the Best Recruitment Firms and the Best Executive Search Firms in America. Additionally, Scion has been recognized as a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing firm as well as a top recruitment firm by The Business Times. Additional information about our firm and our practices can be found online. Scion Nonprofit Staffing is an equal opportunity employer and service provider and does not discriminate based on race, religion, gender, gender identity, national origin, citizenship status, sexual orientation, disability, political affiliation, or any other protected class. We are committed to the principles of Equal Opportunity Employment and are dedicated to making employment decisions based on merit and value, for ourselves, our client companies, and the candidates we represent.

For opportunities located in a region that has enacted fair chance, arrest, or conviction-based employment ordinances, Scion Nonprofit Staffing proactively follows the enacted guidance and considers for employment all qualified applications with arrest and conviction records. We engage in socially conscious business practices and believe that diverse, equitable, inclusive, and non-biased talent and recruitment processes are foundational to the success of Scion as well as every client organization with whom we partner.

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