Clean Grid Initiative, a project of Multiplier · 1 day ago

Director of Strategic Partnerships

United States

Full-time

Remote

Director/Executive

$175K/yr - $175K/yr

5+ years exp

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Ashley McArdle, MS.Ed. CDR, CPRW

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Responsibilities

Lead and execute CGI’s philanthropic partnership strategies, with a goal of attracting at least an additional $10M-$20M in funding for the Initiative.

Execute a plan with the Managing Director and Advisory Board aimed at identifying and attracting additional funders to CGI.

Partner with CGI program staff to understand the transmission ecosystem and levers for change, and to develop sophisticated materials (concept and case presentations, progress reports) that tell a compelling story for current and potential funders.

Engage funders by sharing CGI’s overall strategy and how transmission expansion fits into funders’ overall goals.

Expand revenue generating and fundraising activities to support existing programs and the growth of CGI, deepening current funder engagement and developing new funder relationships.

Cultivate and sustain robust relationships within the electricity and transmission space, including coalition partners and philanthropic organizations.

Shape and drive the focus and priorities of CGI’s work in achieving a reliable, affordable, and clean power sector.

Qualification

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Philanthropic strategiesEnergy sector knowledgePartnership buildingEnergy issue advocacyStakeholder engagementGrantmaking experience

Required

Bachelor’s degree required; advanced degree preferred.

5 to 8 years of experience in the philanthropic and/or NGO sectors; ideally in the energy sector.

Expertise in energy issue advocacy at the state or federal level is highly desirable.

An entrepreneurial spirit who can combine their knowledge of energy and grid issues with excitement around bringing new funders under the CGI umbrella.

Mature, demonstrated partnership-building experience with the ability to engage a wide range of stakeholders, including board members, family foundations, and institutional funders.

Strong commitment to CGI’s mission and values.

Superior problem-solving skills and a sense of curiosity about how to continuously improve the way organizations operate.

Strong communication and storytelling skills with a demonstrated ability to synthesize complex topics into compelling narratives.