Earthjustice Is Hiring a Remote Stewardship Specialist, Principal Gifts | Earn Up to $119,400/Year | Apply by 23 August 2026
Earthjustice, the United States’ leading environmental law organization, is hiring a Stewardship Specialist, Principal Gifts to help strengthen relationships with major donors and support high-impact fundraising initiatives. This full-time remote position offers an annual salary of up to $119,400 and is open to candidates working in or near New York, Washington, DC, Boston, Philadelphia, or select East Coast markets.
If you have experience in donor stewardship, philanthropy, fundraising, nonprofit development, or donor relations, this is an exciting opportunity to join a mission-driven organization dedicated to protecting the environment through the power of law.
About Earthjustice
Earthjustice is a nonprofit environmental law organization committed to protecting people’s health, preserving natural resources and wildlife, advancing clean energy, and combating climate change. Through litigation, advocacy, and partnerships, Earthjustice works to create lasting environmental change while promoting justice, inclusion, excellence, and collaboration.
The Stewardship Specialist will join the Donor Marketing & Engagement Team and work closely with the Principal Gifts Team to design and deliver personalized stewardship experiences for major donors.
About the Role
The Stewardship Specialist, Principal Gifts will play a key role in developing meaningful engagement strategies that strengthen relationships with high-level supporters.
This is a non-supervisory, full-time position (37.5 hours per week) that includes occasional travel for donor events, planning meetings, and organizational retreats.
Key Responsibilities
The successful candidate will:
- Partner with fundraising staff to develop customized stewardship strategies for principal gift donors.
- Design and coordinate personalized donor engagement plans.
- Organize virtual and in-person donor events, experiences, and stewardship activities.
- Develop donor communications and stewardship materials.
- Coordinate with internal teams to ensure consistent donor engagement.
- Serve as the primary stewardship contact for the Principal Gifts team.
- Support strategic fundraising initiatives and relationship-building efforts.
- Contribute to ongoing learning and professional development within the organization.
Qualifications
Applicants should have:
- A Bachelor’s degree or equivalent professional experience.
- At least 4 years of experience in donor relations, stewardship, or principal gifts fundraising.
- Strong knowledge of donor stewardship best practices.
- Experience managing fundraising projects and stakeholder relationships.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Strong organizational and project management abilities.
- Experience using fundraising databases such as Salesforce.
- Ability to work independently while collaborating with multiple teams.
Budget management experience and campaign stewardship experience are considered assets.
Salary and Benefits
Earthjustice offers competitive salaries based on location, including:
- New York, NY: $107,500–$119,400 per year
- Washington, DC / Boston, MA: $102,200–$113,500 per year
- Philadelphia, PA: $96,800–$107,500 per year
- Miami, FL: $91,400–$101,500 per year
Employees also receive a comprehensive benefits package and enjoy a collaborative, mission-driven work environment focused on professional growth and environmental impact.
How to Apply
Interested candidates should submit:
- Resume
- Cover Letter
Application Deadline: 23 August 2026
Apply here: https://earthjustice.org/about/jobs
For information about the hiring process, visit:
Hiring Process: https://earthjustice.org/about/jobs/hiring-process
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This is an outstanding opportunity for experienced fundraising and donor relations professionals to contribute to one of the world’s leading environmental advocacy organizations while working remotely and supporting meaningful environmental justice initiatives.
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