Head of Financial Partnerships

ENERGY FOUNDATION
Energy Foundations (USEF) mission is to secure a clean and equitable energy future to tackle the climate crisis. We envision a healthy, safe, and equitable economy powered by clean energy. We believe a thriving clean energy economy can create sustainable opportunities, spur innovation, and protect our climate-for today and future generations.
USEF supports education and analysis to promote nonpartisan policy solutions that advance renewable energy and energy efficiency, while opening doors to greater innovation and productivity-growing the economy with dramatically less pollution. For more than 30 years, USEF has supported grantees to help educate policymakers and the general public about the benefits of a clean energy economy. Our grantees include business, health, environmental, labor, equity, community, faith, and consumer groups, as well as policy experts, think tanks, universities, and more.
As USEFs primary clients and partners are our funders and grantees, USEF commits to acting as a strategic thought leader for our current and prospective funding partners and the field by:

# Highlighting the opportunity for climate philanthropy to maximize benefits to disadvantaged communities and those most impacted by climate change

USEF is headquartered in San Francisco, California, and our more than 100 staff members are based in locations throughout the Midwest, Northeast, Southeast, and Western regions, where they can best serve our programs, partners, operations, and other functions.

As a result of USEFs ongoing success and growth, and in recognition of the significant work still ahead to address climate change, the Strategic Partnerships (SP) team continues to expand and scale its efforts nationally. The Senior Manager, Strategic Partnerships (Senior Manager) joins an innovative and agile team at USEF, working to further build and evolve its capabilities to coordinate and support the organizations results-driven partnerships and donor relations.
Reporting to the Senior Director, Strategic Partnerships, the Senior Manager will be an external-facing member of the SP team and will support a variety of projects and assignments related to the cultivation and stewardship of USEF funders.
Overseeing a portfolio of funders and prospects across various program issue areas, the Senior Manager will engage directly with funders, track funder engagement, draft materials, and contribute to meeting and event planning. In addition to working with the SP team, the Senior Manager will have the opportunity to collaborate with USEF program colleagues on funder-related projects, as well as contribute to other institutional efforts.
Support National, States and Regions, Strategic Communications, and Programs and Equity teams quarterly fundraising check-ins, including developing the agenda and tracking action/follow-up items.
In collaboration with the SP team and external consultants, build and manage an active pipeline that identifies and continually brings in new prospective funders to USEF.
Support the maintenance of highly sophisticated relationships with partners by conducting or coordinating meaningful and regular contact with them through meetings, convenings, and other activities, ensuring funders long-term commitment to USEF and the climate and clean energy field as a whole.
Demonstrated relevant work experience, such as fundraising, partnerships, and relationship management in a nonprofit, foundation, or business setting.
Experience communicating and collaborating with people from a wide diversity of backgrounds and cultures, including high-profile individuals and institutions.
Experience working on multiple projects concurrently, with diverse stakeholders, and managing multiple priorities. A commitment to contributing meaningfully to a workplace where equity and inclusion are core values.
Experience using Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook, preferably in a Mac environment. Familiarity with Google Drive, Docs, and Sheets, as well as Box. Experience using cloud-based relational database systems, such as Salesforce, is preferred.
SUPERVISION
Reports to the Senior Director, Strategic Partnerships.
COMPENSATION

This is a full-time position. The target salary for this position is $175,500 for a candidate based in the metro areas of San Francisco, New York City, Seattle, San Diego, Los Angeles, Washington, D.USEF provides a comprehensive benefits package, including competitive salary, medical, dental, vision, disability, and retirement benefits, as well as paid time off.
OTHER REQUIREMENTS

Ability to travel two to four times a year for three to four business days at a time.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to spend extended hours at the computer. This position requires moderate levels of domestic travel.
WORK ENVIRONMENT

USEF is a remote-first work environment. This position may be based in any of USEFs offices or may work remotely from anywhere in the U.The office environments include some shared workspace, some individual offices, and shared kitchen facilities, with moderate noise levels and a collegial atmosphere.