Development & Program Manager
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Are you passionate about fundraising, program management, and equitable change? Join Climable and help drive progress in the climate and energy sector! We're seeking a Development and Program Manager to support our mission-driven work. This position offers the opportunity to make a major impact on our fundraising and donor base while also leading educational programs. Enjoy the flexibility of either full-time or part-time hours in this role and be part of our close-knit team!
About Us
Climable is a small woman-run nonprofit with a mission to make climate science and clean energy understandable, actionable, and accessible for everyone. Our end goals are energy democracy (public participation in the energy transition) and climate resilience (improved avenues for anticipating, preparing for, and responding to climate disasters). We focus on 1) clean community microgrid development projects (solar and battery storage) in Environmental Justice (EJ) communities, 2) educational programs for students, children, and adults, and 3) stakeholder engagement and community outreach. We work hard to make sure people and communities are not left behind in the clean energy transition.
Position Description
Climable is looking for a Development and Program Manager to join our tight-knit team. The Manager will support interns, volunteers, and fundraising at Climable. This is a two-part role with the opportunity to manage volunteers and interns, plan events, and lead educational programs, and with the opportunity to support fundraising and donor development. The ideal candidate will have experience with fundraising, development, or grant writing, and be excited to work in an organization focused on climate change and environmental justice.
Climable is a small team with four permanent staff members. Due to the small size of the organization, teammates wear many hats, and you will too. This position is an excellent opportunity to focus on mission-driven work while shaping our fundraising strategy, supporting operations, and leading educational programs. We are happy to consider either full-time or part-time (about 30 hours/week) employment for this role.
Roles and Responsibilities
This is a dynamic role that supports our important work. The Development and Program Manager is expected to work on a variety of tasks alongside teammates including fundraising, development, grant writing, event planning, operations, intern management, volunteer coordination, and project management.
Fundraising and Development:
Develop, lead, and evaluate the implementation of Climable’s development plan, which includes donor management, grants, event attendance, event planning, and communications
Proactively identify and cultivate new funding sources and opportunities to deepen existing funder relationships
Maintain Climable’s grants calendar; monitor progress and ensure that all deadlines are met
Share Climable’s stories with current and prospective donors
Work closely with Climable team members to stay current on all program successes, innovations, and impact information
Manage a portfolio of donor and prospect relationships; provide strategic support to senior leaders and board members in their responsibilities for managing donor relationships
Support the Board with their giving, networking, and participation in Climable’s fundraising events and campaigns
Oversee the preparation of grant applications, proposals, and letters of interest alongside team members
Collaborate with staff to write and edit grant applications
Monitor the effectiveness of development operations, identifying opportunities to further refine processes as necessary
Support the Executive Directors and Board leadership on board recruitment, potentially identifying and cultivating relationships with prospective board members
Lead the coordination and strategy for our annual fundraiser
Manage and update our donor management system
Coordinate venue scheduling and logistics for occasional in-person events
Manage interns as needed, providing coaching and support
Operations and Program Management:
Support the internship and fellowship hiring, recruiting, and onboarding processes
Develop a volunteer engagement program and manage volunteers
Lead some of our educational programs with a focus on energy efficiency education (Mass Save) and community resilience
Support stakeholder engagement efforts on behalf of clients which could include arranging event space, supporting event logistics, raising awareness, and more
Represent Climable at events, fundraisers, and professional development opportunities
Qualifications
We recognize that women and People of Color are less likely to apply for jobs unless they meet every qualification. Climable is dedicated to building a diverse and inclusive work environment. If you are excited about this opportunity, but our desired qualifications do not align perfectly with your experience, we still encourage you to apply! If you think you meet about 70% of the qualifications below, please apply! Applying gives you the opportunity to be considered.
Qualifications:
A minimum of two years of fundraising/development experience, but we are also open to non-traditional candidates with excellent communication skills, attention to detail, and passion for development work
A Bachelor’s or Associate’s degree
Highly organized and detail-oriented
Excellent writing and editing skills
A self-driven and kind work style, and a demonstrated ability to work collaboratively
Nonprofit, grant-making, or foundation work experience
Comfort speaking to and engaging with donors and funders
Passion for mission-driven nonprofit work
A strong commitment to equity, both in growing your understanding and in contributing to Climable’s work
Ability to manage multiple projects, deadlines, and priorities
Dedication to collaborative work
Experience cultivating relationships to support fundraising goals, using oral and written communication skills as needed
Problem solving: ability to tackle problems independently, using sound judgement, and recommend and implement solutions to improve processes
A high level of follow-through and organization
Beneficial Qualifications (helpful but not required):
Project and process management experience; ability to follow a project budget and scope
Experience with prospect donor research and engagement, specifically regarding foundations
Background in climate change, environmental science, energy, or stakeholder engagement
Experience or interest in energy education and outreach
Climable is a small organization and is not able to provide visa sponsorship at this time. Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. without sponsorship.
Position Details
Salary: $52,000 - $60,000/year for a full-time position. We are also happy to consider part-time candidates (around 30 hours/week) for this role.
Supervisor: Executive Director
Location: Hybrid, with one in-office day per week at our office* in Seaport
*Note that our mailing address is in Cambridge but our shared office space is in Seaport. The in-office day (current Wednesdays) will be located at the Seaport space. This location is subject to change.
Climable uses a flexible hybrid schedule with one day a week in the office for all staff, plus occasional weekend or evening events.
We offer:
Flexible health and dental insurance options
Unlimited Paid Time Off
14 holidays plus an office closure for the last week of the year
A flexible hybrid work model
Climable encourages and strongly supports ongoing training and professional development opportunities for staff
Application deadline: Wednesday, April 17, 2024. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis.
Climable provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.