Vote Solar · 6 days ago
Manager, Principal Gifts & Stewardship
United States
Full-time
Remote
Mid, Senior Level
$90K/yr - $98K/yr
4+ years expVote Solar is dedicated to achieving a 100% clean energy future through equitable clean energy policy. The Manager of Principal Gifts & Stewardship will support the Chief Philanthropy Officer in managing principal donors and developing personalized stewardship plans to enhance donor engagement and funding growth.
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Responsibilities
Co-manage the stewardship of principal donors, focusing on securing renewals and upgrades through compelling and accurate reports and proposals
Track and prepare grant materials in collaboration with the Program and Operations Teams for all principal gifts, ensuring compliance and strong stewardship
Develop and write personalized stewardship and cultivation materials to keep donors engaged and informed about the organization's progress
Track donor engagement milestones and ensure database files (Salesforce) are up to date
Design and execute new engagement strategies, including, but not limited to, small-scale events, briefings with senior leadership, and participation in exclusive councils
Work to determine an approach to new prospects, including tailoring concept memos and pitch decks to meet their specific philanthropic interests
Craft written cases for support and tailored materials that leverage organizational metrics and simplify complex programmatic work for high-net-worth audiences
Support prospect research and the tracking of touchpoints and strategies
Assist in coordinating high-level donor meetings and creating briefing materials for meetings between principal donors, prospects, and Vote Solar senior leadership
Draft personalized correspondence for the Executive Director, Board Members, or other Senior Leadership Team members to prospects and principal donors
Manage a small portfolio of national donors and prospects, with responsibility for cultivating relationships, soliciting gifts, and stewarding general operating support
Partner with the regional program teams to gather and summarize outcomes and metrics that highlight the impact of Vote Solar’s work for donor reports
Collaborate with Deputy Program Directors to create narratives regarding planned work and intended impacts for proposals and reports, including leading the annual Work Plan
Stay informed of domestic policy changes and programmatic developments to effectively communicate Vote Solar's priorities to prospective and current donors
Continue personal learning and contribute to organizational-wide learning
Work to embed equity in all organizational internal practices and culture, as well as our programs
Bring openness and engagement to personal, professional, and organization-wide learning on race, class, gender, justice, and equity
Qualification
Required
4-7 years of experience writing revenue-generating content or high-level donor communications within nonprofits
Exceptional ability to synthesize complex ideas into compelling stories and persuasive proposals
Proven record of managing multiple projects with close attention to detail in a fast-paced setting
Preferred
Success in securing significant commitments from foundations through grants or other forms of nonprofit revenue generation from high-net-worth donors
Knowledge of cultivation and stewardship strategies related to major or principal gift fundraising
Supporting frontline fundraising efforts for principal gifts through effective and engaging stewardship tactics
Managing a small portfolio of national donors
Benefits
4 weeks of paid vacation
12 days of sick leave
4 days of personal leave
16 paid holidays
100% employer-provided health, dental and vision care for team members
A retirement savings plan with an employer contribution of 3.5%
A paid parental and medical leave policy for all regular employees
Company
Vote Solar
Vote Solar fights for a 100% clean energy future that puts the interests, health and well-being of people at its center.
11-50 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Early StageLeadership Team
Jessica Brittsan
Chief Philanthropy Officer
Leah Taylor, M.A.
Senior Director of Partnerships
Recent News
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2025-10-09
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