The Climate Group drives climate action. Fast. Our goal is a world of net zero carbon emissions by 2050, with greater prosperity for all. We do this by building large and influential networks and holding organizations accountable, turning their commitments into action.

We focus on systems with the highest emissions and where our networks have the greatest opportunity to drive change. We share what we achieve together to show more organizations what they could do.

We are an international non-profit organization, founded in 2004, with offices in London, New Delhi and New York. We are proud to be part of the We Mean Business coalition. 

 

Key responsibilities 

Strategy Development & Implementation

• In partnership with the CEO, North American Board of Directors and staff, build metric-driven operating plans that cascade from the global strategy and drive the North American work.

• Innovate and test near-term opportunities in North America to develop regionally-specific programs that align with global efforts and seize opportunities for scaled impact.

• Ensure that racial justice, equity and an economic transition strategy are reflected in the design, implementation and impact of North American initiatives.

• Track progress on and report regularly to the Board and funders on programmatic results in order to amplify success and course-correct when necessary.

• Identify partners in North America who can support execution of the North American strategy, including funders, businesses, government agencies and NGOs.

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Fundraising & Thought Leadership

• Serve as a chief development officer for North America, building authentic and enduring relationships with funders and individual major donors and engaging the Board in these efforts.

• Ensure strong coordination with the global philanthropy team so that the North American operation is self-sustaining and contributes meaningfully to The Climate Group’s global fundraising goals and financial strength.

• Serve as a primary liaison in regional coalitions, prioritizing those that advance the Climate Group’s agenda and demonstrate an authentic commitment to high-quality collaboration.

• Serve as a thought leader among the broader climate community and with the media, including regular writing and public speaking.

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Internal Leadership & Management

• Partner with the CEO and North American Board of Directors to identify, recruit and engage Board members in strategic and meaningful ways.

• Serve as a member of the global leadership team with responsibility for the success of The Climate Group’s overall strategy, financial strength and inclusive organizational culture.

• Inspire and motivate the North American team to achieve demanding targets, promoting a culture of collaboration, high performance, continual learning and commitment to excellence.

• Determine and manage the North American budget, ensuring cost effectiveness and accurate reporting to funders.

• Build and manage the North American staff and consultant corps, including establishing annual objectives, provide regular feedback and appropriate recognition, conduct annual performance reviews and support ongoing professional development.

• Serve as a sounding board and resource for other regional executive directors, sharing effective strategies and identifying opportunities for collaboration.