The Energy Foundation · 2 days ago
Vice President, Strategic Partnerships
United States
Full-time
Remote
Director/Executive
15+ years expThe Energy Foundation is focused on advancing global climate and energy initiatives. The Vice President, Strategic Partnerships is responsible for designing and leading fundraising and partnership strategies to support EF China's mission, while also managing the US office and contributing to the senior management team.
Non-profit Organization Management
Responsibilities
Develop and implement a multi-year fundraising and partnership strategy aligned with EF China’s mission and priorities
Identify, prioritize, and pursue high-potential funding and partnership opportunities
Build and maintain strong relationships with existing and prospective donors through engagement, briefings, and tailored events
Expand EF China’s donor networks and deploy appropriate engagement tactics
Lead proposal/concept note development processes, ensuring alignment with both donor priorities and EF China’s strategies
Oversee preparation of high-quality funder reports and ensure timely, accurate communication with donors
Provide regular updates to donors to translate program results into compelling partnership narratives
Maintain organizational revenue forecasts, informing budgeting and spending planning
Foster a partnership mindset within EF China by training staff on funder relationship communication and management, proposal design, report writing, etc
Serve as a member of EF China’s senior management team, contributing to overall organizational strategy and direction
Advise the senior management team on emerging trends, risks, and opportunities in climate philanthropy and strategic alliances
Serve as the head of US office, manage the operation and daily works in US
Lead development of systems and infrastructure to support effective fundraising and cross-functional collaboration
Collaborate with the Corporate Communications team to craft compelling stories and messaging that engage donors and mitigate reputational risks
Support colleagues across the organization as needed, promoting a culture of teamwork and shared accountability
Support the CEO and President in preparing for and engaging with EF China’s board
Anticipate and address board information needs related to EF China’s fundraising strategy and external partnerships, ensure fundraising and partnership insights are effectively communicated to the board to inform decision-making
Assess potential geopolitical and reputational risks related to partnerships and fundraising activities
Keep senior leadership, the board, and relevant stakeholders informed as needed
Qualification
Required
Education: Master's degree or above, preferably in an environment, energy, climate change, or economics-related field
Working Experience: at least 15 years of related work experience, ideally in developing and implementing partnerships, fundraising, and/or strategic outreach to support a multi-million dollar, multi-location organization, including over 5 years of managerial experience. Experience across NGO, philanthropy, government, corporate social responsibility (CSR), or some combination thereof is necessary. Energy, environment, climate change, economics and finance related experience are strongly preferred
Language Level: native-level English skills required; while Mandarin language skills and an understanding of Chinese culture are strongly preferred but not required, experience in cross-cultural contexts is essential
Networking: the ability to develop new alliances and formal networks, mobilize external resources, and foster relationships with key stakeholders to achieve long-term mutual interests
Communication and Coordination Skills: being nimble and inclusive, strong negotiation and diplomacy skills, excellent verbal, written, and storytelling communication skills are essential attributes for the role
Team Leadership: able to define direction and develop shared purpose, build a team with strong coaching skills, provide timely constructive feedback to team members, and support them for long-term career development
Strategic Thinking: an independent thinker with integrated view, able to understand different areas of climate/energy, development-related issues, and the field landscape. Able to anticipate future scenarios with big-picture thinking, and able to maintain balance and an awareness of the status of all programs
Problem Solving: able to define and prioritize key issues, make analyses with logical reasoning, utilize and synergize various resources to summarize and find solutions, and use a holistic approach to determine the best solution
Company
The Energy Foundation
The Energy Foundation is a committed partner in the global effort to address one of the greatest threats facing our world—climate change—by accelerating the sustainable energy transition.
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
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