Industrious Labs · 2 days ago
Philanthropy Director
United States
Full-time
Remote
Director/Executive
$176K/yr - $176K/yr
15+ years expIndustrious Labs is dedicated to transforming industry for climate, jobs, and justice. The Philanthropy Director will lead fundraising efforts, maintain relationships with existing funders, and cultivate new funding sources to support the organization's mission and growth.
Civic & Social Organization
No H1B
Responsibilities
Create and implement an ambitious plan for growth
Maintain existing relationships with funders
Cultivate and pitch new funders
Conduct research and strategy development
Generate assets for fundraising
Shape the role and workplan according to priorities
Manage the pipeline for fundraising efforts
Raise regranting dollars for partners and allies
Invest in infrastructure and systems
Qualification
Required
At least 15 years of increasing responsibility in fundraising, with a proven track record in cultivating 7- and 8-figure philanthropic relationships on behalf of growing organizations
Deep familiarity with U.S.-based philanthropic networks, institutions, events, publications, and resources, especially those relating to climate, jobs and justice
Emotional intelligence and ability to lead across lines of difference – this could be demonstrated by experience leading multicultural teams, building alignment across divergent viewpoints, etc
Strong project management skills and ability to juggle multiple conflicting priorities
Experience with strategic planning at the organizational level and ability to contribute to strategic planning from the philanthropic / fundraising perspective
Ability and confidence to 'manage up' and 'manage across' in the organization by setting clear, ambitious goals and articulating what is necessary to achieve them
Strong vision for systems, processes, and documentation, including constituent relationship management (CRM) software
Deep alignment with our mission, values, and goals
Highly collaborative work style and service as a peer and thought partner
Commitment to learning, curiosity, and personal growth
Strong communication skills — able to break down complex issues into clear strategies and decisions
Excited by the unknown and eager to build
Proven leadership and commitment to equity, transparency, and team culture
Demonstrated experience working across lines of race, class, gender, and geography
Skill within a dynamic, fast-paced environment and moving between solo efforts and teamwork
Openness to giving and receiving compassionate, direct feedback
Preferred
Familiarity with international (non-U.S. based) philanthropic networks and ability to raise funds for international work
Access to UHNW (ultra-high net worth) individual relationships that represent new revenue opportunities for Industrious Labs
High levels of charisma and narrative skill – you love presenting at conferences and pitching our work to new audiences
Comfort in a matrixed work environment and skill with cross-functional collaboration
Scrappiness and resourcefulness, with a bias toward action and a 'figure it out' mindset
Entrepreneurial spark – you've built things before, and you thrive in fast-moving, dynamic environments where you don't have all the answers
You've got opinions, not an ego – you're someone who can lead big, inspiring projects and still laugh at your own mistakes
Benefits
100% employer-paid health coverage (medical, dental and vision)
A work-from-home stipend
Up to 5% 401k employer match
11 paid holidays
Unlimited vacation (with a minimum of 15 business days)
Company
Industrious Labs
Our mission is to decarbonize heavy industry by 2045: cleaning up the processes we use to make steel, aluminum and other materials and advancing a circular economy.
Founded in 2022Fully Remote, US
11-50 employeesFunding
Current Stage
Early StageLeadership Team
Dominique Thomas 🦄
Partner
Evan Gillespie
Partner
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