Development Associate

In 2007, six foundations - Hewlett, Packard, Oak, Doris Duke, Joyce, and Energy Foundation commissioned research, called the Design to Win (DTW) study, to identify the most effective approaches, by sector and by country, to rapidly reduce global carbon emissions.  The DTW study outlined several principal conclusions:

• Efforts in a half dozen countries and regions-the U.S., E.U., China, India, and Latin America-including work to stem deforestation in Brazil, Indonesia, and the Congo, can deliver the reductions in carbon emissions necessary for averting a global climate catastrophe.
• The carbon battle cannot be won in the next decade, but it can be lost.  Locking in bad decisions today will make the future challenge extremely difficult.  In particular, building more conventional coal power plants, developing inefficient cities in China, and continuing high rates of deforestation during the next 10 years would cause irreversible damage. 
• Policy is the key to transformation. The global energy economy is a $4 trillion sector, with individual energy infrastructure investments (capital investments in power plants, oil wells, etc.) reaching the billion dollar level.  Sound policy is the most effective means of shifting capital flows from dirty to clean alternatives.
• Policy advocacy in the energy arena has been very successful when pursued with care and diligence, but current efforts are inadequate. 

Based on these conclusions, a new global philanthropic network, ClimateWorks Foundation, has been organized to win the battle against climate change.  The goal is to ensure that global average temperatures do not increase by more than 2o C - a threshold many scientists describe as a dangerous tipping point. ClimateWorks Foundation will work in the top-emitting nations to build low-carbon energy policies and to reduce the rate of deforestation in the world's largest, most threatened tropical forests.

Position Overview:

We seek a committed, responsible, energetic, and professional individual to join this effort.  As a member of the ClimateWorks team, you will experience the benefits of working in a new global venture:  close working relationships with colleagues, and broad impact on greenhouse gas emission reductions through our global work in key countries and sectors.  This unique blend creates an incredible opportunity for an associate who seeks diverse job responsibilities.

ClimateWorks is looking for a skilled and motivated Development Associate to provide fundraising and development support to the three-person ClimateWorks development team.  This is an excellent position for a person with some development experience who has a passion for environmental and climate change issues. This position will report to the Development Director and will support development projects, development events, and funder/donor relations. The Associate will be working with a small team in a dynamic environment that will include detail-oriented independent work and funder/donor interactions.

Responsibilities:

Includes the following and other duties as assigned.

• Working with the Development Director, support implementation of the fundraising strategy of the organization.
• Assist Development team with scheduling and coordination of conference calls, internal and external meetings, workshops, and interviews.
• Manage development/donor database, including database entry and reporting.
• Support team with logistics, coordinating travel arrangements, etc.
• Help plan and implement development events.
• Research donor prospects and funding sources.
• Help write proposals and reports.
• Manage phone calls and incoming/ outgoing written materials.
• Correspond via phone, letters and/or email with donors, foundations, and colleagues.
• Provide administrative support to the 3-person Development team and for all development activities.

Qualifications: 

The successful applicant will have the following minimum qualifications:

• A bachelor's degree or equivalent.
• 3+ years in a development/fundraising role. Past work at an environmental organization a plus.
• Experience working with fundraising databases.
• Attention to detail and strong organizational skills. Event planning experience a plus.
• Creative, resourceful, and professional.
• Excellent research, analytical, and writing skills.
• Competence in MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint. Database management skills.
• Ability to work effectively and efficiently with minimal supervision.
• Ability to work under pressure, prioritize, multitask and be flexible.
• Willingness to learn new things.
• Commitment to the mission of ClimateWorks.
• A "can do' attitude, ability to think creatively and out of the box.

Compensation: ClimateWorks Foundation offers an excellent benefits package and a competitive salary that is commensurate with experience. 

The expected start date for this position is in February 2009.  The position will be located in San Francisco, California.

To Apply:

Interested candidates should send a cover letter, resume, and salary requirements to Search Coordinator.

To ensure that your email is properly reviewed, make sure to submit cover letter and resume as separate file attachments and include the title of this position in the subject line of your email. Please also let us know where you where you learned of this posting.

No phone calls, please.      

ClimateWorks Foundation is an equal opportunity employer.