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RMI · 1 day ago

Development Senior Manager, Foundations

United States

Full-time

Remote

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

$115K/yr - $125K/yr

10+ years exp

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Responsibilities

Manage and grow revenue from a portfolio of several dozen current and prospective institutional and foundation funders

Within a portfolio, lead all aspects of funder relationships, including coordinating conversations, submitting proposals and reports, and responding to inquiries

Create touchpoints with funders through, for example, meetings with RMI staff, proactive outreach and scheduling, preparation of meeting briefings with strategic goals and background, designing meeting content, and leading on follow up after meetings

Provide regular updates to Development team leadership team on funder conversations, pipelines, and relationship status

Ensure funders are appropriately acknowledged and featured in RMI reports and other key communications.

With programmatic staff, lead the creation of the fundraising strategy and the case for support

Through research and active conversations, understand funders' priorities and partnerships to effectively represent the organization's work

Advance relationships resulting in significant philanthropic contributions through strategic engagement including in person and virtual meetings, email correspondence

Identify, qualify, solicit, and steward new foundation prospects capable of making 6-8 figure grants

Provide high quality experience for funders and potential funders through education and engagement on RMI’s program portfolio

Travel to meet with funders where they are, including at US and global conferences

Lead the process of developing compelling grant proposals, Letters of Inquiry, concept notes, and associated budgets to meet funder deadlines and expectations

Collaborate with program, accounting, and communications teams to ensure timely submissions of proposals and grant applications

Oversee the creation of and timely submission of regular stewardship reports to funders, including financial reports

Respond to donor requests as they emerge to resolve edits to proposals and budgets

Work closely with program teams to gain a comprehensive understanding of the organization's work and its alignment with funders’ priorities

Prepare briefings, strategic plans, and communications materials for funder meetings, drawing from the expertise of program teams

Advise and support the development of fundraising pipelines for 1-2 RMI programs. Provide guidance and feedback on fundraising materials and ensure program representatives have the information needed to engage with funders. Inform the development team on any major program updates on a regular basis

Utilize Salesforce to document moves management, fundraising pipelines, and provide accurate relationship status

Utilize Monday.com to highlight upcoming reporting or proposal deadlines

Actively participate in Development Team meetings, initiatives, and culture

Support the implementation of short- and long-term development objectives

Contribute to overall Development Team strategy and organizational mission

Qualification

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Non-profit fundraisingFundraising from foundationsGrant proposal developmentRelationship managementSalesforceBudget managementInternational experienceRMI's missionUnderstanding funding environment

Required

10 + years' experience in non-profit fundraising

5+ years' experience fundraising from foundations

Track record of successful solicitation of multiple 6-8 figure grants both independently and in partnership with programs or organizational leadership

Experience managing complex proposal processes involving multiple stakeholders from across an organization

Experience writing winning grant applications or proposals.

Experience working successfully with top level Executives in a fast-paced environment.

Experience working in environment, climate or energy field strongly desired.

International experience desired but not required.

Preferred

Knowledge of and passion for RMI's mission of transforming the global energy system to secure a clean, prosperous, zero-carbon future for all.

Knowledge of the principles and practices of non-profit organizations.

Strong communication skills, both verbal and written.

Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with RMI staff, Board members, community groups and other associated agencies.

Able to navigate and understand a complicated funding environment with the flexibility to change course quickly with a positive attitude.

Benefits

Medical, dental, vision insurance

403b retirement options (5% match immediately)

Life, AD&D, short-term and long-term disability

Professional and personal development (including LinkedIn Learning access)

Generous paid time off

Parental leave

Commuter and wellness benefits

Casual work environment

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

Company

RMI

Glassdoor

3.6

RMI is an independent nonprofit founded in 1982 that transforms global energy systems through market-driven solutions to align with a 1.5°C future and secure a clean, prosperous, zero-carbon future for all.

Founded in 1982

Snowmass, Colorado, USA

201-500 employees

http://rmi.org

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