For 40 years, Green America has been harnessing economic power – the strength of consumers, investors, businesses, and the marketplace – to create a socially just and environmentally sustainable society. We are working to create an economy that works for all people and our planet, and we are searching for a dynamic development professional to join our team.
Our Center for Sustainability Solutions (“the Center”) uses a systems-level approach to solve pressing social and environmental problems – from climate change to food systems breakdown. The Center brings together diverse stakeholders through Innovation Networks that aim to shift entire industries towards sustainability. Active Innovation Networks include the Soil & Climate Alliance, the Climate-Safe Lending Network, and the Clean Electronics Production Network.
The Senior Manager of Foundations and Corporate Giving is an exciting new position created to lead the management, cultivation, and stewardship of the Center’s foundation and business supporters, grow the pipeline for both revenue streams, and manage a portfolio of $2M+ in active grants.
Duties and Responsibilities
- In concert with the Center’s senior staff and talented team, develop and implement fundraising strategies for the Center and its networks
- Steward current foundation and corporate donors with special communications and personalized gift/grant acknowledgements
- Manage a portfolio of $2M+ in active grants and ensure the timely submission of reports, financial updates, and renewal proposals for active funders
- Identify and work to develop productive relationships with prospective foundation and corporate donors
- 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
- Maintain records of all interactions with business supporters and foundation prospects in our fundraising database, Raisers Edge
- Participate in cross-departmental teams as time and other work commitments allow.