Earthjustice
Senior Development Officer, Foundations
Earthjustice, San Francisco, California, United States, 94199
For over 50 years,
Earthjustice
has protected the environment and advocated for the rights of all living beings by using the power of the law to fight for justice and ensure a sustainable future for our planet. Earthjustice takes on the biggest, most precedent-setting cases across the country. In hundreds of legal cases, from public utility commissions to our nation's highest court, Earthjustice has protected wild spaces, the air we breathe, the water we drink, and the future of life itself. Behind every major environmental win, you will find Earthjustice. The time is now for Earthjustice to influence the transition to a clean economy and address the imperatives of climate change and biodiversity.
Earthjustice has a distinguished track record of achieving significant, lasting environmental protections. We achieve this by hiring people who share a passion for justice and a healthy environment. Our headquarters are in San Francisco with offices in Anchorage, Bozeman, Chicago, Denver, Honolulu, Houston, Juneau, Los Angeles, Miami, New York, Philadelphia, Seattle, Tallahassee, and Washington, DC.
The Senior Development Officer, Foundations, is an integral part of a 14-person foundation relations team, which raises approximately one-quarter of Earthjustice's contributed revenue. The team has grown and evolved significantly in the last 5 years and is now in a new phase of growth, organized by functional expertise. The fundraisers on the team are supported by a writing team as well as a systems and operations team.
The Senior Development Officer, Foundations position can be based in San Francisco, CA, New York, New York, or Washington, DC. This position is most suitable for someone who resides near one of these Earthjustice office locations, such that they can commute on successive days to the office if needed.
Responsibilities
Foundation Solicitation and Prospect Development: 70% (40-50% new prospects, 20-30% current donors)
Manage and steward a portfolio of high value and complexity, with a goal of raising $3-5M in years 1-2 and progressively increasing goals annually.
Ensure growth of donor base by employing an entrepreneurial approach, seek out new prospects and connectors with a focus on high-capacity, influential funders.
Stay abreast of ongoing shifts in Earthjustice's program areas, engage new and current funders in emerging growth areas.
Serve as an Earthjustice brand enthusiast who is able to package and repackage Earthjustice's value proposition to an array of funders.
Maintain excellent stewardship of current donors, implementing annual strategies to cultivate growth in each funding relationship.
Serve as a resource to funders seeking information about Earthjustice and environmental issues.
Maintain a solid understanding of program budget needs to engage funders and other informed allies in strategy discussions.
Stay on top of foundation shifts to capitalize on new opportunities.
Develop budgets and financial reports in close coordination with program and finance staff.
Meet all foundation grant requirement deliverables in partnership with program and writing teams.
Travel up to 35% of time for donor meetings and events, philanthropy conferences, and department and team meetings.
Strategic Direction and Leadership: 15%
Partner with the Senior Director and Director of Foundation Relations in setting goals, objectives, and strategies for cultivating foundation supporters.
Collaborate with senior leadership and foundation staff to deepen and expand relationships with key foundations.
Develop and implement an individual and teamwork plan to meet revenue goals.
Participate in the preparation of foundation revenue estimates for the annual budget.
Assist the Senior Director and Director of Foundation Relations with high-level administrative functions.
Promote an inclusive work environment and provide foundation relations staff with feedback.
Serve as mentor and coach to junior officers within the team.
Program Development: 15%
Follow issues related to Earthjustice litigation and remain conversant in programmatic work.
Track the status of legal cases and programs through ongoing conversations with program staff.
Actively participate in relevant program team meetings.
Advancing Earthjustice's Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Goals:
(100% Earthjustice considers DEI core to every aspect of every role)
Proactively pursue and utilize resources to support a personal and professional development journey.
Participate in internal committees to build an inclusive and equitable work environment.
Ensure the incorporation of inclusive practices in all duties and responsibilities.
Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree required.
Seven+ years' successful experience in foundation fundraising.
Knowledge of environmental issues and foundations that emphasize environmental giving a plus.
Outstanding communication and interpersonal relationship-building skills.
Extraordinary entrepreneurial skills and innovative marketing abilities.
Ability to achieve goals and thrive in a fast-paced work setting.
Strong business savvy and negotiation capabilities.
Ability to work and communicate effectively with a wide range of people.
Interest in environmental protection and public health concerns.
Ability to contribute to the creation of a diverse, equitable, and inclusive work culture.
We offer a competitive salary and excellent benefits that are comprehensive and competitive.
Salary range in San Francisco, CA and New York, NY: $129,100 - $143,400
Salary range in Washington, DC: $122,700 - $136,300
To Apply:
Interested applicants should submit the following application materials via Jobvite by
September 29th, 2024
to be considered:
Resume
Cover letter
Writing Sample: 1-2 page excerpt of your own writing demonstrating a fundraising request or appeal to a foundation.
Please reach out to
jobs@earthjustice.org
if you are having technical difficulties submitting your application. No phone calls, drop-ins, or hard copies.
Earthjustice is driven by a passion for justice, partnership, and excellence. Our core values lead us to seek a broad range of perspectives and backgrounds to achieve our mission.
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Earthjustice
has protected the environment and advocated for the rights of all living beings by using the power of the law to fight for justice and ensure a sustainable future for our planet. Earthjustice takes on the biggest, most precedent-setting cases across the country. In hundreds of legal cases, from public utility commissions to our nation's highest court, Earthjustice has protected wild spaces, the air we breathe, the water we drink, and the future of life itself. Behind every major environmental win, you will find Earthjustice. The time is now for Earthjustice to influence the transition to a clean economy and address the imperatives of climate change and biodiversity.
Earthjustice has a distinguished track record of achieving significant, lasting environmental protections. We achieve this by hiring people who share a passion for justice and a healthy environment. Our headquarters are in San Francisco with offices in Anchorage, Bozeman, Chicago, Denver, Honolulu, Houston, Juneau, Los Angeles, Miami, New York, Philadelphia, Seattle, Tallahassee, and Washington, DC.
The Senior Development Officer, Foundations, is an integral part of a 14-person foundation relations team, which raises approximately one-quarter of Earthjustice's contributed revenue. The team has grown and evolved significantly in the last 5 years and is now in a new phase of growth, organized by functional expertise. The fundraisers on the team are supported by a writing team as well as a systems and operations team.
The Senior Development Officer, Foundations position can be based in San Francisco, CA, New York, New York, or Washington, DC. This position is most suitable for someone who resides near one of these Earthjustice office locations, such that they can commute on successive days to the office if needed.
Responsibilities
Foundation Solicitation and Prospect Development: 70% (40-50% new prospects, 20-30% current donors)
Manage and steward a portfolio of high value and complexity, with a goal of raising $3-5M in years 1-2 and progressively increasing goals annually.
Ensure growth of donor base by employing an entrepreneurial approach, seek out new prospects and connectors with a focus on high-capacity, influential funders.
Stay abreast of ongoing shifts in Earthjustice's program areas, engage new and current funders in emerging growth areas.
Serve as an Earthjustice brand enthusiast who is able to package and repackage Earthjustice's value proposition to an array of funders.
Maintain excellent stewardship of current donors, implementing annual strategies to cultivate growth in each funding relationship.
Serve as a resource to funders seeking information about Earthjustice and environmental issues.
Maintain a solid understanding of program budget needs to engage funders and other informed allies in strategy discussions.
Stay on top of foundation shifts to capitalize on new opportunities.
Develop budgets and financial reports in close coordination with program and finance staff.
Meet all foundation grant requirement deliverables in partnership with program and writing teams.
Travel up to 35% of time for donor meetings and events, philanthropy conferences, and department and team meetings.
Strategic Direction and Leadership: 15%
Partner with the Senior Director and Director of Foundation Relations in setting goals, objectives, and strategies for cultivating foundation supporters.
Collaborate with senior leadership and foundation staff to deepen and expand relationships with key foundations.
Develop and implement an individual and teamwork plan to meet revenue goals.
Participate in the preparation of foundation revenue estimates for the annual budget.
Assist the Senior Director and Director of Foundation Relations with high-level administrative functions.
Promote an inclusive work environment and provide foundation relations staff with feedback.
Serve as mentor and coach to junior officers within the team.
Program Development: 15%
Follow issues related to Earthjustice litigation and remain conversant in programmatic work.
Track the status of legal cases and programs through ongoing conversations with program staff.
Actively participate in relevant program team meetings.
Advancing Earthjustice's Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Goals:
(100% Earthjustice considers DEI core to every aspect of every role)
Proactively pursue and utilize resources to support a personal and professional development journey.
Participate in internal committees to build an inclusive and equitable work environment.
Ensure the incorporation of inclusive practices in all duties and responsibilities.
Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree required.
Seven+ years' successful experience in foundation fundraising.
Knowledge of environmental issues and foundations that emphasize environmental giving a plus.
Outstanding communication and interpersonal relationship-building skills.
Extraordinary entrepreneurial skills and innovative marketing abilities.
Ability to achieve goals and thrive in a fast-paced work setting.
Strong business savvy and negotiation capabilities.
Ability to work and communicate effectively with a wide range of people.
Interest in environmental protection and public health concerns.
Ability to contribute to the creation of a diverse, equitable, and inclusive work culture.
We offer a competitive salary and excellent benefits that are comprehensive and competitive.
Salary range in San Francisco, CA and New York, NY: $129,100 - $143,400
Salary range in Washington, DC: $122,700 - $136,300
To Apply:
Interested applicants should submit the following application materials via Jobvite by
September 29th, 2024
to be considered:
Resume
Cover letter
Writing Sample: 1-2 page excerpt of your own writing demonstrating a fundraising request or appeal to a foundation.
Please reach out to
jobs@earthjustice.org
if you are having technical difficulties submitting your application. No phone calls, drop-ins, or hard copies.
Earthjustice is driven by a passion for justice, partnership, and excellence. Our core values lead us to seek a broad range of perspectives and backgrounds to achieve our mission.
#J-18808-Ljbffr