Employment Type: Full-time, Exempt
Wage: A competitive annual salary of $60k – $75k base pay
Department: Philanthropy Department
Reports To: Senior Philanthropy Officer
Position Location: Bay Area
Work Schedule: We work a four (4) day work week; two (2) days in the office; two (2) days remote; one (1) day paid time off
Vaccine Policy: We require all staff to be fully vaccinated
WHO WE ARE
We believe this moment requires transformative change. The climate crisis is here. And Black, Indigenous and people of color have been bearing the burden of our pollution-based economy for generations. We have the solutions to stop climate change, but we lack the political will to do it at the rate and scale that’s needed.
EnviroVoters exists to build the political will and power to solve the climate crisis, use climate action to advance justice, and create a global roadmap. To protect our water, land, air, and our most vulnerable communities, we organize voters, elect and train candidates, and hold lawmakers accountable for bold policy change.
Our vision is to build resilient, healthy, thriving communities, and create a democracy and economy that is just and sustainable for all.
EnviroVoters Education Fund, EnviroVoters’ 501(c)3 sister organization, works through programs focused on voter engagement and mobilization, issue advocacy, legislative accountability, and research and opinion polling to provide the public, policymakers, and environmental advocates with the resources they need to make California’s air, water, and natural resources cleaner and greener through the democratic process. For more information, please visit www.envirovotersedfund.org.
The work of EnviroVoters and EnviroVoters Ed Fund to protect and advocate for the environment is rooted in our commitment to racial, social, and environmental justice. Engaging Black, Indigenous, and People of Color, among other key constituencies for the environment is an organizational priority. Within the organization, we aim to create a workplace culture and policies and practices that demonstrate how we value equity and inclusion.
RESPONSIBILITIES
- Manage and develop a portfolio of up to approximately 250 current, lapsed and prospective donors, deepening relationships in person, virtually, over the phone, and in writing.
- Meet with donors and prospects across California. It is expected that the Nonprofit Development Manager will hold at least 100 donor visits annually. Engage donors and prospects at events and other venues as part of the cultivation process.
- Solicit gifts up to $100,000+ to reach EnviroVoters’ fundraising goals.
- Manage the existing Eco Power Caucus major donor membership program.
- Develop and support research, identification, cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship strategies for EnviroVoters’ major gift program and prospects assigned to board members and fundraising volunteers.
- Plan and execute regular donor cultivation events, house parties, and political briefings, working closely with Host Committee members, staff and board members, to execute.
- Provide stewardship and recognition of major donors.
- Write persuasive presentations and personalized emails, letters, reports and proposals to donors and prospects.
- Execute a call time program of solicitations and thank you’s to donors.
- Employ a “pipeline” system and “moves management” process to manage the progression of major gifts prospects towards solicitation.
- Represent EnviroVoters at external functions and events.
- Work collaboratively with philanthropy, communications, and program staff to develop compelling materials to maximize fundraising results.
- Ensure donor portfolio records are current with all necessary and pertinent information, and input contacts and actions into donor database as time permits.
- Work with development staff to ensure that pledges are documented, received, and stewarded appropriately.
- Assist in the execution of planned gifts.
- Other duties as assigned.
MUST HAVES
- Minimum of 2 years’ experience in fundraising and 4 years of work experience, with an emphasis as a frontline fundraiser.
- Experience in, or exposure to, major gift fundraising. (On the job training may be considered)
- A successful track record of closing new gifts.
- Demonstrated strength in relationship management. Ability to understand the needs and interests of major donors in order to develop relationships with them.
- Ability to cultivate, solicit and close gifts.
- Comfortable working independently and as a member of a larger team.
- Exceptional verbal and written communications skills.
- Detail-oriented with strong organizational skills.
- Ability to prioritize multiple assignments and handle complex tasks in a fast-paced environment.
- Ability to represent EnviroVoters in a variety of settings.
- Commitment to equity and inclusion as an organizational practice and culture.
- Professional and capable of handling confidential information with the utmost discretion.
- This position requires use of personal vehicle, a valid driver’s license, and proof of auto insurance to travel to donor meetings and occasional air travel.
- This position requires occasional evening and weekend work.
HOW TO APPLY
Apply through our careers portal – in case you need it, here is the link. Please note that a cover letter and resume must be provided for consideration and that applications are reviewed on a rolling basis. We look forward to receiving your application and learning more about you! Thank you for your interest in EnviroVoters!
WHAT ELSE YOU SHOULD KNOW
This is an outstanding opportunity for a highly motivated professional to assume a pivotal role in this cutting-edge organization. California Environmental Voters offers 8-20 vacation days, 7 sick days, 12 holidays, 1 week off between Christmas and New Year, 5 days of bereavement leave, health and dental benefits, section 125 plan, a 401(k)-retirement program with up to 3% employer match; flexible spending account (FSA) for health care expenses; subsidized commuter program; and optional life insurance.
Don’t meet every single requirement? At EnviroVoters, we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workspace, so if you’re excited about this role but your experience doesn’t align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyways. You may be just the right candidate for this role or other roles.
EnviroVoters and EnviroVoters Ed Fund has a deep commitment to equity and fostering a culture of inclusion. EnviroVoters invites and encourages applications from all qualified individuals, including from groups that are traditionally underrepresented in employment, who may contribute to further diversification of our organization.
As part of this commitment, we will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided with reasonable accommodations. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process and to perform essential job functions, please contact envirovotersjobs@envirovoters.org
We are an equal opportunity employer and do not discriminate in hiring or employment based on race, color, religion, national origin, gender, marital status, sexual orientation, age, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law. We offer competitive salaries, generous benefits, and a pleasant working environment. Salary is based on a nonprofit scale and commensurate with experience.
