Job Description

Climate Action Campaign Pay Range

This range is provided by Climate Action Campaign. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience talk with your recruiter to learn more.

Base Pay Range

$135,000 $160,000 per year

Location

San Diego or Orange County, CA largely virtual plus some inperson meetings and events across both regions

Reports to

CEO

Position Summary

Were seeking a proven fundraising leader to drive transformational philanthropy at Climate Action Campaign (CAC). The Senior Director of Philanthropy will define the vision, shape strategy, and secure the major investments that power CACs bold fight for policies protecting our communities and climate. You will have the autonomy and authority to design and implement a comprehensive fundraising strategy, from major donors and institutional partners to corporate sponsorships, campaigns, and events, working closely with the CEO, the board, and staff to exceed our nearly $2 million annual fundraising goal.

What Youll Do

• Lead Philanthropy Strategy Design and execute a comprehensive fundraising plan that grows and diversifies CACs revenue.
• Major Donor Development Build and steward strong relationships with major donors and prospects, securing transformational investments in CACs mission.
• Institutional Partnerships Cultivate and sustain foundation, government, and corporate partners, winning multiyear, six and sevenfigure commitments.
• Campaigns & Events Drive successful fundraising campaigns and events that inspire, engage, and expand our community of donors and partners.
• Donor Communications Partner with communications staff to craft compelling stories, campaigns, and digital engagement strategies.
• Board Engagement Mentor board members in their philanthropic roles, support recruitment and training, and strengthen their capacity to fundraise.
• Team Leadership Supervise and grow the Philanthropy Manager, and foster a collaborative, enthusiastic culture of philanthropy across the organization.
• Community Presence Represent CAC at events and in community spaces, positioning the organization as a leading voice for climate justice.

Who You Are

Were looking for a bold, creative, and driven fundraising leader who is ready to make their mark.

• Proven Fundraiser 15+ years of nonprofit fundraising success, with a preference for candidates who have significantly grown major donor programs or overall organizational revenue.
• Major Donor Strategist Skilled at identifying, cultivating, and closing six and sevenfigure gifts from individuals, foundations, and corporations.
• Dynamic Communicator Exceptional at listening, storytelling, and connecting with a wide range of stakeholders, from grassroots supporters to highnetworth donors.
• Strategic Leader Experienced in supervising staff, engaging boards, and fostering crossdepartmental collaboration.
• Digitally Fluent Comfortable leveraging emerging digital tools (e.g., AI, CRM systems) to drive innovation in fundraising.
• Understands the Bigger Picture Keeps a strong and growing grasp of the political and climate landscape, staying informed about current events and how they shape the intersections of policy, advocacy, and philanthropy, and can speak with confidence and context in these spaces.
• EquityCentered Deeply committed to building a more fair and affordable future, with a strong understanding that the communities that have suffered the most from environmental racism and disinvestment have contributed the least to the climate crisis and must be the first to receive the benefits from these policies.
• Passionate Visionary Motivated by urgency, hope, and the opportunity to make a lasting difference in advancing climate justice.

Our Culture

We thrive in a fastpaced, agile environment where we are constantly adapting and learning to most effectively achieve our goals. Our team is committed to climate justice, creating a passionate, inclusive, innovative, and highly collaborative atmosphere. We know working to make a real and lasting impact in the local policy space is difficult and demanding, so we also value time for rest and joy.

Compensation & Benefits

We are proud to offer a competitive and comprehensive compensation package designed to support our staffs health, wellbeing, and longterm success.

• Salary $135,000 $170,000, commensurate with experience
• Health & Wellness 100% employersponsored health, dental, vision, and life insurance for employees (dependents may enroll at the employees cost)
• Retirement 403(b) plan with 4% employer match
• Monthly Stipends $65 cell phone benefit and $100 transportation benefit
• Generous Paid Time Off 15 days of accrued PTO annually (years 01.99); 20 days of accrued PTO (years 22.99); 25 days of accrued PTO (years 34.99); 30 days of accrued PTO annually (years 5+)
• Exceptional Paid Holidays CAC is closed the following holidays (27 total): MLK Jr. Day (Jan); Presidents Day (Feb); Cesar Chavez Day (Mar); Memorial Day (May); Juneteenth (June); the week of Independence Day (July); Labor Day (Sept); Veterans Day (Nov); the week of Thanksgiving (Nov); and the last two weeks in December (see calendar for exact dates)
• Flexibility Hybrid work environment with balance for inperson collaboration and remote flexibility. This position will be regularly out in the community meeting with donors and key partners, and therefore, must be based in San Diego or Orange County with the ability to move around the Southern California region.
• Remote Policy CAC currently has a remote work policy that allows for approved remote work outside of San Diego or Orange County up to 10 days per year.

Climate Action Campaign Core Values

Justice, Diversity, Equity, Accessibility, Inclusion, Health, Voice, and Safety are core values at Climate Action Campaign, and were passionate about building and sustaining an inclusive and equitable working environment for all staff.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Climate Action Campaign is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Climate Action Campaign values a diverse workplace and strongly encourages women, people of color, LGBTQ+ individuals, people with disabilities, members of ethnic minorities, foreignborn residents, and veterans to apply. We provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibit discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

How to Apply

Wed love to connect with experienced fundraisers who share our passion for clean air, affordable energy, and healthy communities.

To express interest or start a conversation about this opportunity, please reach out to [email protected] with the subject line Senior Director of Philanthropy.

A member of our team will follow up to share the next steps in the process.

We expect this position to begin in January; however, the position will remain open until we find the perfect fit.

We welcome hearing from you!

This is your opportunity to lead bold philanthropy for bold action and to help build a future that protects the people and places we love.

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