Professionals with extensive fundraising, donor relations, and philanthropic development experience have an exciting opportunity to join ClimateWorks Foundation as a Senior Development Manager. This remote U.S.-based position offers a chance to contribute to global climate solutions while supporting the growth and impact of the Global Industry Hub, a pioneering initiative focused on decarbonizing heavy industry.
With a competitive salary of up to $140,000 annually and the opportunity to work alongside leading climate philanthropists, funders, and industry experts, this role is ideal for experienced development professionals seeking to make a meaningful contribution to climate action.
About ClimateWorks Foundation
ClimateWorks Foundation is a global nonprofit organization dedicated to accelerating climate progress and scaling transformative solutions that benefit both people and the planet. Since its founding in 2008, ClimateWorks has awarded more than $2 billion in grants to over 850 organizations across 50 countries.
The foundation works by connecting funders, policymakers, researchers, and implementing organizations to identify high-impact opportunities that accelerate the transition toward a low-carbon future.
ClimateWorks promotes a culture centered on collaboration, innovation, learning, humility, and bold action to tackle some of the world’s most pressing climate challenges.
About the Global Industry Hub
The Global Industry Hub operates within ClimateWorks Foundation and serves as a catalyst for industrial decarbonization. Its mission is to accelerate the transition of heavy industries such as steel, cement, and chemicals toward net-zero emissions.
The Hub mobilizes philanthropic and catalytic capital to support innovative projects, policy development, financial alignment, and industrial transformation strategies. By bringing together governments, investors, businesses, civil society organizations, and development institutions, the Hub helps create sustainable pathways for industrial growth while reducing environmental impacts.
Position Overview
The Senior Development Manager plays a vital role within the Global Industry Hub’s growing development team. Reporting directly to the Chief Development Officer, the successful candidate will manage relationships with existing high-value funders while helping cultivate new funding opportunities across a global donor landscape.
This position combines fundraising strategy, donor stewardship, proposal development, project management, and cross-functional collaboration to strengthen the Hub’s financial sustainability and long-term impact.
Key Responsibilities
The Senior Development Manager will oversee a variety of strategic fundraising and donor engagement activities.
Funder Stewardship
Responsibilities include:
- Managing relationships with existing philanthropic funders.
- Preparing grant proposals and donor reports.
- Coordinating field visits and donor engagement events.
- Supporting ongoing communication and stewardship activities.
Prospect Development and Fundraising
The successful candidate will:
- Identify and research new funding opportunities.
- Maintain and manage prospect pipelines.
- Support cultivation and solicitation strategies.
- Develop fundraising materials and program portfolios.
- Assist with moves management planning and donor engagement strategies.
Cross-Departmental Collaboration
The role requires close coordination with multiple teams to ensure effective grant management and reporting. Duties include:
- Collaborating with program teams to track grant outcomes and milestones.
- Working alongside finance teams to monitor grant budgets and expenditures.
- Supporting development and financial reporting processes.
- Preparing funding pipeline reports for leadership and strategic planning.
Strategic Communications
The Senior Development Manager will also:
- Document donor meetings and engagement activities.
- Develop reports and presentations for funders and prospects.
- Maintain a strong understanding of Global Industry Hub programs and funding priorities.
Required Qualifications
ClimateWorks is seeking a highly skilled development professional with significant fundraising expertise and a demonstrated track record of securing philanthropic support.
Ideal candidates should possess:
- A bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience.
- At least 10 years of fundraising or development experience.
- Proven success managing high-value individual and institutional donor portfolios.
- Strong proposal and grant-writing expertise.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Experience working with fundraising databases and donor management systems.
- Strong analytical, organizational, and critical-thinking skills.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
- Experience handling confidential donor information with professionalism and discretion.
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively across teams.
- Willingness to travel domestically and internationally.
Experience within environmental organizations, climate philanthropy, or global nonprofit sectors will be considered an advantage.
Compensation and Benefits
ClimateWorks Foundation offers a competitive salary package based on location and experience.
Salary ranges include:
- Tier 1 Locations (San Francisco Bay Area and New York City): $130,000 – $140,000 annually.
- Tier 2 Locations (Other U.S. locations): $120,000 – $130,000 annually.
In addition to salary, employees benefit from a comprehensive package designed to support professional growth, work-life balance, and overall well-being.
Remote Work and Organizational Culture
This position is classified as U.S. Flexible, allowing employees to work remotely from eligible locations across the United States.
ClimateWorks values connection and collaboration despite its globally distributed workforce. Team members participate in annual in-person gatherings, including:
- An in-town week in San Francisco.
- A company-wide retreat.
- Department-specific retreats.
The organization fosters an inclusive workplace where diverse perspectives are valued and innovation is encouraged.
Why This Opportunity Stands Out
The Senior Development Manager position offers more than a traditional fundraising role. It provides the opportunity to directly influence climate solutions by mobilizing resources toward industrial decarbonization initiatives that can transform entire sectors of the global economy.
Professionals who excel in relationship-building, donor engagement, strategic communications, and philanthropy will find this role both challenging and rewarding.
Final Thoughts
The ClimateWorks Foundation Senior Development Manager position is an exceptional opportunity for experienced fundraising professionals passionate about climate action and sustainable development. By supporting high-impact philanthropic investments and helping expand the Global Industry Hub’s funding base, the successful candidate will contribute to meaningful climate progress on a global scale.
Qualified candidates interested in advancing climate philanthropy and driving systemic change are encouraged to submit their applications through the ClimateWorks Foundation careers portal.
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