Description

The Community Climate Collaborative (C3) is a non-profit organization serving Albemarle County, Charlottesville, and Richmond, VA. C3 believes the power to fight climate change resides within our communities. C3 works with businesses, residents, schools, nonprofits, and local governments to catalyze climate action at the community level through evidence-based planning, collaboration, programs, and advocacy which directly reduce climate pollution and elevate climate leadership. C3 recognizes that an equitable transition to a clean economy and a sustainable future means addressing the needs of all members of our communities. To learn more, visit theclimatecollaborative.org. 

Overview

C3 is seeking a dynamic, engaging, highly-motivated full-time Director of Development to support our growing organization. The Director of Development takes primary responsibility for all aspects of revenue generation for the organization and will be supported by the Executive Director, staff, and an active, working Board of Directors which is willing to help advance key initiatives as C3 grows. 

The Community Climate Collaborative welcomes diversity. Women, people of color, persons with disabilities, and LGBTQ individuals are encouraged to apply.

Reports To

This position reports directly to the Executive Director. Additionally, this role requires coordination of content with all team members, as well as the C3 Board of Directors.

Job Duties

Responsibilities

Fundraising Strategy and Execution

• Develop and execute comprehensive strategies for foundations and individuals to meet C3’s annual budget expectations
• Collaborate with C3 team members to draft and execute grant proposals, identifying programs and projects for foundation proposals
• Manage timely reporting to foundation funders in compliance with grant requirements
• Steward relationships with existing and prospective foundations and individual donors and solicit annual or multi-year support 
• Design, implement, and maintain a recurring donor program
• Plan and execute digital and offline fundraising campaigns to increase donor engagement
• Acknowledge and thank funders promptly, ensuring personalized recognition of contributions

Corporate Giving/Sponsorships and Special Events

• Collaborate with the Corporate Sustainability team to develop and execute a corporate fundraising strategy to meet C3’s annual fundraising goals
• Maintain sponsorship materials
• Coordinate event publicity, including public relations and advertising, and solicit in-kind marketing sponsorships from local media
• Send thank-you notes and follow-up to sponsors in a timely manner

Donor Database and Systems Management

• Maintain C3’s donor database, updating information, capturing timely and complete details of fundraising activities, and generating regular reports for analysis.
• Provide ongoing support and troubleshooting for database-related issues

Other Development Activities

• Serve as the primary contact for all incoming phone calls to C3, providing a welcoming and professional demeanor to callers
• Draft newsletter copy, regular articles, updates, invitation copy, etc., related to fundraising, as well as reviewing written drafts from members of the C3 team
• Other duties as assigned by the Executive Director

Skills Required

Key Skills

Successful candidates will have at least 3-5 years of fundraising experience, be highly organized, detail-oriented, and have excellent customer service and interpersonal skills. Excellent and efficient writing skills are a must. We seek an individual who shares our strong enthusiasm for the mission of C3 and who relates well with a variety of audiences. This role requires a responsive, action-oriented fundraiser who can operate both independently and as a collaborative team member within a fast-paced work environment. Other requirements include strong computer skills, including proficiency with G-Suite and Microsoft products.

Preferred: Demonstrated success in developing relationships and successfully soliciting and closing gifts from individuals, foundations, businesses, and organizations is preferred, as is successfully working with volunteers to manage and implement both large and small-scale special events. Experience with donor database integration and implementation and some background in marketing is a plus.

Work Schedule

9-5 M-F

Additional Info

Conditions

• Application Deadline: August 20, 2023
• Starting date: As soon as possible
• Location: Charlottesville or Richmond, Virginia, USA

• C3 operates in a hybrid format with opportunities to work from home and the office weekly

Compensation & Benefits

• Salary range is $70,000 – $90,000 depending on experience
• Health & Dental Insurance: 100% Coverage for Employees, 50% Coverage for Family
• Annual Leave: 20 days of vacation, 12 health days, and 11 paid holidays
• Self-Improvement Allowance
• Generous Retirement Plan and Life & Disability Insurance Benefits

To apply, please send a cover letter and resume to info@theclimatecollaborative.org with “Director of Development – Application” as the subject line.

Inclusivity Statement

At C3, we are committed to fostering equity, ensuring fairness in our hiring process, and providing equal opportunity for all candidates. We recognize the systemic barriers that disadvantage members of our community. That is why we value the skills and expertise gained through work experience and recognize that it can be equivalent to or even surpass formal education. We encourage candidates with relevant work experience to apply, even if they do not meet the specific educational requirements outlined in the qualifications section. We believe in assessing candidates based on their demonstrated knowledge, skills, and abilities that align with the position.

As an organization, we are committed to the principles of diversity, equity, inclusion, and justice. As such, C3 is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against any applicant or employee based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. To the best of our abilities, accommodations will be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.