Regular
Senior Development Officer- Environment and Climate Action
Regular, San Francisco, California, United States, 94199
Senior Development Officer- Environment and Climate Action
San Francisco, CA
Hybridin-office *
The Asia Foundation is a nonprofit international development organization committed to improving lives and expanding opportunities across Asia and the Pacific. Informed by 70 years of experience and deep local knowledge, our work is focused on governance, climate action, gender equity, education and leadership, inclusive growth, and international cooperation. We work in more than 20 countries through our 17 permanent country offices and programs across Asia and the Pacific, supported by a headquarters in San Francisco and an office in Washington, DC. Our funding comes from a diverse array of bilateral and multilateral development agencies, foundations, corporations, and individuals.
The Asia Foundation "Foundation" seeks a Senior Development Officer- Environment and Climate Action "Senior Development Officer" to lead efforts in partnership formation, grant writing, fundraising, and program strategy development. In this crucial role, the Senior Development Officer will support the transition and expansion of the Foundation's environment and climate action programs, focusing on climate adaptation, resilience, mitigation, green growth, and natural resource management.
The ideal candidate will possess excellent proposal writing skills, a deep understanding of international environmental and climate issues, comprehensive knowledge of the funding landscape, and the ability to develop innovative program strategies. Reporting to the Director of Corporate and Foundation Partnerships, the Senior Development Officer will work closely with the Strategic Partnerships Unit, the Senior Director of Environment and Climate Action, the Foundation's country offices in Asia, and program specialists across various sectors to advance the Foundation's environmental initiatives.
Position Duties and Responsibilities:
Grant and Proposal Writing:
Research and identify grant opportunities that align with the mission and programs.Development prepares, writes, and submits grant proposals and reports in a timely manner.Co-create and manage an organization-wide grants management system.Collaborate with program leaders on program-related grants.Lead proposal development efforts in collaboration with the Foundation's country offices and program specialists for funding opportunities from foundation, corporate, and public sector donors.Fundraising:
Identify, cultivate, and manage relationships with significant environment and climate-focused donors, particularly foundations and corporations.Explore partnerships with leading climate-related organizations for joint fundraising purposes.Identify and cultivate new funding sources, including individual donors, corporate supporters, and foundations.Manage and grow a portfolio of major gift prospects, conducting research, cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship activities.Contribute to developing the Foundation's evolving climate strategy in collaboration with the Environment and Climate Action team, country offices, program specialists, and the Strategic Partnerships team.Support the development of relevant communications and outreach materials.Ability to travel nationally and internationally.Flexibility in work hours and availability some evenings and weekends.Education and Experience:
Bachelor's degree in business, public relations, philanthropic Studies, environment/climate, sustainable development, or a related field in international development. A master's degree is preferred.Minimum 5 years of professional experience in non-profit fundraising, proposal writing, and development with proven success.Strong program design and technical writing skills, particularly on proposals and concept notes. Ability to write persuasively, clearly, and concisely to synthesize information from multiple sources into effective fundraising documents.Excellent communication skills, strong organizational and project management abilities, and the ability to work effectively across multiple teams.Demonstrated knowledge of and experience with large international environmental and climate organizations, especially those operating in Asia.Experience and knowledge of environmental and climate issues and trends in Asia. With a preference for those who have worked in Asia.
How to Apply:
Applications should be submitted by visiting our website.To be considered, please upload your cover letter and resume/CV in one document. You can also upload both in separate documents but please note to do so, you will have to sign out of the system and go back into your record for additional documents. The deadline to apply for this position is
October 13, 2024.
The Asia Foundation offers excellent salaries commensurate with experience. We are an equal opportunity employer. Women and people of color are encouraged to apply.
The salary range is $83,174 to $124,761 annually.
Must be legally eligible to work in the United States without sponsorship.
No relocation assistance will be provided for this position.
*Minimum of 2 days a week in the San Francisco office required.
No phone calls.
Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)
San Francisco, CA
Hybridin-office *
The Asia Foundation is a nonprofit international development organization committed to improving lives and expanding opportunities across Asia and the Pacific. Informed by 70 years of experience and deep local knowledge, our work is focused on governance, climate action, gender equity, education and leadership, inclusive growth, and international cooperation. We work in more than 20 countries through our 17 permanent country offices and programs across Asia and the Pacific, supported by a headquarters in San Francisco and an office in Washington, DC. Our funding comes from a diverse array of bilateral and multilateral development agencies, foundations, corporations, and individuals.
The Asia Foundation "Foundation" seeks a Senior Development Officer- Environment and Climate Action "Senior Development Officer" to lead efforts in partnership formation, grant writing, fundraising, and program strategy development. In this crucial role, the Senior Development Officer will support the transition and expansion of the Foundation's environment and climate action programs, focusing on climate adaptation, resilience, mitigation, green growth, and natural resource management.
The ideal candidate will possess excellent proposal writing skills, a deep understanding of international environmental and climate issues, comprehensive knowledge of the funding landscape, and the ability to develop innovative program strategies. Reporting to the Director of Corporate and Foundation Partnerships, the Senior Development Officer will work closely with the Strategic Partnerships Unit, the Senior Director of Environment and Climate Action, the Foundation's country offices in Asia, and program specialists across various sectors to advance the Foundation's environmental initiatives.
Position Duties and Responsibilities:
Grant and Proposal Writing:
Research and identify grant opportunities that align with the mission and programs.Development prepares, writes, and submits grant proposals and reports in a timely manner.Co-create and manage an organization-wide grants management system.Collaborate with program leaders on program-related grants.Lead proposal development efforts in collaboration with the Foundation's country offices and program specialists for funding opportunities from foundation, corporate, and public sector donors.Fundraising:
Identify, cultivate, and manage relationships with significant environment and climate-focused donors, particularly foundations and corporations.Explore partnerships with leading climate-related organizations for joint fundraising purposes.Identify and cultivate new funding sources, including individual donors, corporate supporters, and foundations.Manage and grow a portfolio of major gift prospects, conducting research, cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship activities.Contribute to developing the Foundation's evolving climate strategy in collaboration with the Environment and Climate Action team, country offices, program specialists, and the Strategic Partnerships team.Support the development of relevant communications and outreach materials.Ability to travel nationally and internationally.Flexibility in work hours and availability some evenings and weekends.Education and Experience:
Bachelor's degree in business, public relations, philanthropic Studies, environment/climate, sustainable development, or a related field in international development. A master's degree is preferred.Minimum 5 years of professional experience in non-profit fundraising, proposal writing, and development with proven success.Strong program design and technical writing skills, particularly on proposals and concept notes. Ability to write persuasively, clearly, and concisely to synthesize information from multiple sources into effective fundraising documents.Excellent communication skills, strong organizational and project management abilities, and the ability to work effectively across multiple teams.Demonstrated knowledge of and experience with large international environmental and climate organizations, especially those operating in Asia.Experience and knowledge of environmental and climate issues and trends in Asia. With a preference for those who have worked in Asia.
How to Apply:
Applications should be submitted by visiting our website.To be considered, please upload your cover letter and resume/CV in one document. You can also upload both in separate documents but please note to do so, you will have to sign out of the system and go back into your record for additional documents. The deadline to apply for this position is
October 13, 2024.
The Asia Foundation offers excellent salaries commensurate with experience. We are an equal opportunity employer. Women and people of color are encouraged to apply.
The salary range is $83,174 to $124,761 annually.
Must be legally eligible to work in the United States without sponsorship.
No relocation assistance will be provided for this position.
*Minimum of 2 days a week in the San Francisco office required.
No phone calls.
Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)