SUMMARY DESCRIPTION

The Development Director is responsible for leading and directing the fundraising and development efforts of Energy Action Coalition. Working closely with the EAC staff and partner organizations, the Development Director will be the point person for all aspects of fundraising and development including foundation funding, large donor cultivation, and grassroots/online giving. Applicants should have proven success in securing large grants (greater than $250K) from foundations and/or individual donors, and experience working in collective/coalition-based fundraising models. Twenty-three partners of the EAC collectively fundraising for our program work. The Development Director will be responsible for the coalition meeting its collect fundraising goals, coordinate this collective fundraising effort and support each partner organization in achieving their individual fundraising goals.

ABOUT ENERGY ACTION COALITION

Founded in June 2004 by youth climate leaders, the Energy Action Coalition unites a diversity of organizations in an alliance that supports and strengthens the student and youth clean energy movement in North America. The 35 active and 14 supporting partners of Energy Action Coalition work together to leverage our collective power and create change for a clean, efficient, just and renewable energy future. The work of Energy Action is focused on four strategic areas: campuses, communities, corporate practices, and politics.

DESIRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

* 5 years progressive Advancement/Development experience required.

* BA or MA in related field required.

* Advanced professional writing skills required.

* Proven ability to bring in large foundation grants and/or donors

* Understanding of donor database management and reporting required.

* Experience in coalition-building and/or collective fundraising models

* Willingness and ability to take initiative and work as part of a team and independently

* Willingness to travel for donor visits and events far distances and ability to work well from remote locations

CORE RESPONSIBILITIES

* Work closely with Co-Directors to meet fundraising goals for the coalition.

* Develop and oversee annual fundraising plan

* Manage grant-writing and reporting process

* Identify and cultivate large donors

* Coordinate EAC grassroots and online fundraising strategies

* Support EAC partner organizations in achieving their fundraising goals

* Plan fundraising trainings for EAC partners organizations

TO APPLY: Send cover letter, 2-page writing sample, and resume, including salary requirements to brianenergyaction@gmail.com . Please include the job title in your email subject.

Energy Action Coalition is an equal opportunity employer with a commitment to engaging the skills and leadership of people of color, low-income persons, LGBT persons, differently-abled people, and other people from diverse backgrounds. People from these and other traditionally marginalized backgrounds and communities are strongly encouraged to apply.