Associate, Development

About Climate Power

Climate Power is an independent strategic communications and paid media operation focused on building the political will and public support for bold climate action. Founded by the Center for American Progress Action Fund, League of Conservation Voters, and Sierra Club, Climate Power integrates hard-hitting research, polling, state and national earned media, digital and paid media to influence the national conversation, embolden leaders to take immediate, bold climate action, and expose climate deniers and their oil and gas lobby allies.

Learn more about our organization and work here: Climate Power: Who We Are!

About This Role

This is a full-time position to support the development and executive departments in their fundraising efforts.

Primary Responsibilities

• Responsible for administrative tasks, including updating and organizing spreadsheets, databases, and files.
• Research fundraising prospects.
• Create and manage calendars of fundraising activities and track grant reporting deadlines.
• Help coordinate grant proposals and reports as needed.
• Attend and support occasional client calls as needed, take notes, and support scheduling.
• Prepare written materials, including draft emails, briefing memos, and presentations.
• Support principals in scheduling, travel logistics, and task management.
• Assist with event planning and preparation.

Essential Qualifications

• One year of experience working in fundraising for a non-profit advocacy organization, political organization, or electoral campaign
• Works effectively with diverse groups of people, communities, and partners
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Strong organizational skills, detail-oriented, able to multitask and meet deadlines without sacrificing the quality of work
• Eager and quick to learn, with a track record of being a self-starter
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and Google Workplace

Desired Qualifications

• Experience with CRM (Customer Relationship Management) software
• Experience working in roles related to federal politics and/or climate and environmental policy

Location & Hours of Operations

Climate Power is a remote-first organization based in DC. This position can be located anywhere in the U.S., but you must be able to work Monday - Friday, 9 am - 6 pm EST, plus weekends and evenings as the work dictates.

Compensation

Climate Power offers a competitive compensation package including an experienced salary (please ensure that all relevant experience is included on your resume) and comprehensive benefits, including the following:

Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance

• 100% paid for employee
• 50% for their dependents
• Unlimited Paid Time off, including every other Friday and extended summer, fall, and winter breaks
• 401(k) with 5% match
• Education Assistance, including student loan repayment program
• Sabbatical Leave
• Employee Assistance Program
• Monthly Tech Allowance
• Cell Phone Stipend
• Work From Home Stipend for home office furniture
• Employee Wellness & Treat Yourself Funds