Grants & Partnerships Director, Center for Sustainability Solutions

Hours: 32 hours/week, flexible 4-day work
week (full-time)
Salary: $95,000-$105,000

Benefits: Excellent benefits package,
including health insurance, dental and vision coverage, paid leave,
socially responsible retirement plan, and a friendly and
collaborative work environment with an option to work
remotely.
Supervisor: Director of Development &
Organizational Advancement

Organizational Background

Green America harnesses economic power – the strength of
consumers, investors, businesses, and the marketplace – to create a
socially just and environmentally sustainable society.  Our
niche is economic action, and we work to shift our economy to
one that works for all people and our planet. Our economic
strategies deploy solutions to our society’s most pressing problems
– from climate change to social injustices.

We direct our efforts within three strategic hubs: 1)
our Consumer & Corporate Engagement Programs where we
activate individual consumers and investors to create change within
corporations and economic systems; 2) our Green Business Network
which was the first network of businesses in the US focusing on the
triple bottom line of people, planet, and profit; and 3) our Center
for Sustainability Solutions which brings together diverse
stakeholders through Innovation Networks that aim to shift entire
industries towards sustainability and solve for supply chain and
other economic system issues that no one business or organization
can solve alone. Active networks and key initiatives within the
Center include the Soil & Climate Alliance, Soil & Climate
Initiative, and Clean Electronics Production Network.

Job Duties and Responsibilities

We are searching for a dynamic senior level development
professional with an entrepreneurial spirit and partnership
development experience to join our team.

The Grants and Partnerships Director will play an essential
role in supporting various programs and projects within Green
America’s Center for Sustainability Solutions, with a primary focus
on grants and partnerships management. 

Responsibilities will span the entire spectrum of grants and
partnerships management, from identifying new funding and
partnership opportunities, to participating in the development of
project concepts and plans, to submitting proposals and impact
reports. Specific duties include:

• Lead the management, cultivation, and stewardship of the
  Center’s foundation supporters and partnerships, grow the pipeline
  for all revenue streams, and manage a portfolio of $3.5M+ in active
  grants
• In concert with the President & CEO and the Center’s senior
  staff, assist team with developing new programs and initiatives as
  relevant funding opportunities are identified, moving from basic
  concept to full plan and proposal
• Identify and build both the potential partnerships and program
  concepts that can attract new sources of funding
• Maintain and build on relationships with current funders via
  tailored outreach, program update meetings with Center staff, and
  impact reports
• Identify and work to develop relationships with prospective
  foundations, government funders, corporate donors, and other
  partners related to funding
• Ensure the timely submission of grant reports, financial
  updates, and renewal proposals for active funders
• Craft and submit grant proposals and letters of inquiry for new
  sources of foundation and corporate support to help meet or exceed
  the Center’s financial goals
• Attend Center and Development team meetings, lead
  fundraising-focused meetings, and serve as Center liaison to rest
  of Development Team
• Participate in cross-departmental teams [such as our Justice,
  Equity, Diversity & Inclusion (JEDI) team, May Retreat planning
  team, Holiday Party team, etc.] as time and interest allows.

Desired Skills and Experience

• You have an entrepreneurial and curious spirit.
• You thrive working with continuously evolving and growing
  programs that spawn new initiatives on a regular basis.
• You can play a leading role in program strategy
  discussions and develop detailed action plans
  and funding proposals.
• You have exemplary communications and interpersonal skills, and
  experience building long-term relationships with senior foundation
  executives, business leaders across a range of sectors, nonprofit
  allies, and other potential partners.
• You possess a Bachelor’s degree and 8+ years of foundation and
  corporate/business  fundraising experience.
• You can demonstrate a track record of meeting 7-figure annual
  fundraising goals.
• You always meet deadlines, have strong project management
  skills, and possess competence in working with constituent
  relationship management software (Raiser’s Edge and Sales Force
  familiarity a plus).
• You can craft compelling, effective messaging for letters of
  inquiry, proposals, sponsorship requests, and progress
  reports.
• You possess funder research skills and the ability to
  effectively identify, segment, and prioritize prospective
  supporters.
• You are able and willing to travel: The position involves
  travel time of up to 25% for network meetings, conferences,
  meetings with funders, and other purposes.
• You have a passion for creating a more socially just and
  sustainable society, including personal interest and/or experience
  in Green America’s issue areas.
• Certified Fundraising Executive (CFRE) certification a
  plus.

How to Apply:

Send your resume, a cover letter, and a writing sample
to: [email protected]. Applications
will be reviewed on a rolling basis until the position is
filled.

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Green America is an equal opportunity employer. All
qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment
without discrimination regarding: actual or perceived race, color,
religion, national origin, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth,
related medical conditions, breastfeeding, or reproductive health
disorders), age (18 years of age or older), marital status
(including domestic partnership and parenthood), personal
appearance, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression,
family responsibilities, genetic information, disability,
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or local laws. Harassment on the basis of a protected
characteristic is included as a form of discrimination and is
strictly prohibited.