Institutional Giving Officer

Institutional Giving Officer

WHY THIS ROLE WHY NOW

The climate movement runs on resources and securing them takes skilled relationship builders who can translate transformative work into compelling cases for investment. EnviroVoters is growing its institutional funding base and we need a fundraiser who can open new doors deepen existing partnerships and make the case for bold climate and justice work with confidence and creativity.

This is not a grant-administration role. The Institutional Giving Officer will drive the full arc of funder relationships from prospecting and cold outreach to oral pitches negotiations and stewardship while crafting the narratives that move funders to act. If you are a skilled storyteller and relationship builder who wants your work to fuel real political power we want to hear from you.

WHAT MAKES THIS ROLE DISTINCTIVE

• Four-day work week for most of the year with five-day weeks during peak periods.
• A portfolio of 1525 institutional donors with room to build and shape it strategically
• A direct seat at the table for funder meetings pitches and negotiations with strategic support from the Director of Institutional Giving
• Work that matters every grant you secure fuels voter organizing candidate training and bold climate policy

POSITION SUMMARY
As a key member of the Philanthropy Team the Institutional Giving Officer helps EnviroVoters and the Ed Fund secure new grants and renew existing ones to meet annual fundraising goals. This role cultivates and deepens relationships with institutional funders leads the development of compelling funding proposals manages a portfolio of donors through the full grant lifecycle and ensures that deadlines reports and payments stay on track.

KEY PRIORITIES

Build and steward a funder portfolio

• Manage a portfolio of 1525 institutional donors implementing moves management strategies to cultivate solicit and steward relationships
• Lead funder meetings from cultivation and oral pitches to stewardship and negotiations with strategic support from the Director of Institutional Giving
• Develop and execute cold outreach strategies including introductory letters of inquiry and initial cultivation touchpoints

Develop compelling narratives and proposals

• Craft mission-driven narratives that translate programs policy campaigns and community impact into emotionally resonant cases for support
• Write and submit complete grant proposals including funder research project budgets and all required attachments
• Produce quality foundation reports and ensure timely delivery

Prospect and expand the funding pipeline

• Conduct proactive prospect research to identify and qualify new institutional funding opportunities aligned with EnviroVoters and the Ed Funds priorities
• Prepare strategic program pitches based on deep funder research in collaboration with the Director of Institutional Giving
• Develop a deep understanding of EnviroVoters programs goals and financial needs to seek new opportunities and report on impact

Drive grant management excellence

• Project manage proposal development across departments ensuring applications are complete cohesive and on time
• Ensure funding agreements are finalized signed and payments received on schedule
• Work proactively with other departments to meet all programmatic and fiscal reporting requirements stipulated in grants
• Provide internal guidance on permissible grant usage and support biweekly grants office hours

WHAT WE NEED FROM YOU

We are looking for a skilled fundraiser and storyteller with a proven track record in institutional giving and a genuine commitment to climate and racial justice. Specifically:

• Five or more years of grant and contracts management or related fundraising experience in a nonprofit environment
• Direct donor engagement experience with consistent effective funder stewardship
• Demonstrated ability to build funder relationships from prospecting through to successful asks
• Strength in delivering oral and written pitches and conducting negotiations with funders
• Deep understanding of the grant lifecycle including grant writing craft construction and submission
• Strong organizational and time management skills ability to manage multiple proposals deadlines and stakeholders simultaneously
• Ability to research analyze and synthesize information into persuasive cases for support
• Exceptional attention to detail discretion and ability to maintain confidentiality
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office; experience with Raisers Edge/RENXT or similar CRM preferred
• Passionate about environmental protection racial justice and meaningful social change

ADDITIONAL STRENGTHS WE WELCOME

• Familiarity with Community Centric Fundraising principles
• Experience with donor management software and CRMs
• Background in environmental science political science communications nonprofit management public administration or a related field

Dont meet every requirement At EnviroVoters were committed to building a diverse inclusive and authentic workplace. If youre excited about this role but your experience isnt a perfect match we encourage you to apply. You may be exactly what were looking for.

Explore other opportunities on our Careers page at ENVIROVOTERS

The climate crisis is here and Black Indigenous and people of color have been bearing the burden of our pollution-based economy for generations. We have the solutions to stop climate change but we lack the political will to act at the rate and scale needed.

EnviroVoters exists to build that political will. We organize voters elect and train candidates and hold lawmakers accountable for bold policy change. Our vision is resilient healthy thriving communities and a democracy and economy that is just and sustainable for all.

Our core values Equity Courage Integrity Compassion Impact and Learning are not aspirational language. They shape how we work how we lead and how we show up for one another and for the communities we serve.

OUR COMMITMENT TO EQUITY AND INCLUSION

EnviroVoters and EnviroVoters Ed Fund has a deep commitment to equity and fostering a culture of inclusion. EnviroVoters invites and encourages applications from all qualified individuals including from groups that are traditionally underrepresented in employment who may contribute to further diversification of our organization.

As part of this commitment we will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided with reasonable accommodations. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process and to perform essential job functions please contact

We are an equal opportunity employer and do not discriminate in hiring or employment based on race color religion national origin gender marital status sexual orientation age disability veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal state or local law. We offer competitive salaries generous benefits and a pleasant working environment. Salary is based on a nonprofit scale and commensurate with experience.