Application Guide

How to Apply for Corporate Partnerships Lead

at RMI

🏢 About RMI

RMI is a nonprofit organization dedicated to transforming global energy systems for a clean, zero-carbon future by 2030. They are known for their market-driven solutions and collaborative approach with businesses, governments, and communities. Working here means being at the forefront of climate action with a mission-driven team.

About This Role

As the Corporate Partnerships Lead, you will manage end-to-end proposal processes and funder reporting for complex corporate accounts, ensuring quality and timeliness. You'll also provide financial oversight and support account management for major stakeholder convenings, directly contributing to RMI's mission by securing and maintaining critical corporate partnerships.

💡 A Day in the Life

A typical day might involve reviewing a draft proposal for a corporate partner, updating Salesforce with new pipeline data, and coordinating with the finance team on grant agreement terms. You might also prepare a funder report for submission and join a call with a corporate partner to discuss upcoming events.

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🎯 Who RMI Is Looking For

  • 5+ years of experience in administrative, finance, operations, project management, or fundraising roles, with a proven track record of managing complex projects and deadlines.
  • Strong grant administration experience, preferably within a foundation, corporation, or nonprofit, including familiarity with grant agreements and reporting.
  • Excellent writing and copyediting skills, with the ability to produce high-quality documents under tight timelines.
  • Proficiency with Salesforce and Monday.com (or similar CRM/project management tools) and experience in pipeline management and financial reporting.

📝 Tips for Applying to RMI

1

Tailor your resume to highlight specific experience with grant administration, proposal management, and Salesforce reporting, using metrics where possible.

2

In your cover letter, mention your familiarity with RMI's mission and recent initiatives, such as their work on renewable energy or carbon-free transportation.

3

Demonstrate your project management skills by describing a complex proposal or reporting process you led, including how you managed timelines and stakeholders.

4

If you have experience with corporate philanthropic engagement, provide examples of how you developed and maintained funder relationships.

5

Ensure your application materials are error-free and professionally formatted, as the role requires excellent copyediting skills.

✉️ What to Emphasize in Your Cover Letter

["Your passion for RMI's mission and understanding of the urgency of the 2030 zero-carbon goal.", 'Specific experience with grant administration, proposal writing, and managing corporate accounts.', "Your proficiency with Salesforce and Monday.com, and how you've used these tools to streamline processes.", 'Your ability to juggle multiple deadlines and communicate effectively with diverse stakeholders.']

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🔍 Research Before Applying

To stand out, make sure you've researched:

  • → Review RMI's recent publications and reports to understand their current focus areas and language.
  • → Learn about their key corporate partners and how they engage with them (e.g., through the Corporate Clean Energy Alliance).
  • → Familiarize yourself with RMI's organizational structure and the role of the Development team.
  • → Understand the 2030 goal and RMI's theory of change for transforming energy systems.
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💬 Prepare for These Interview Topics

Based on this role, you may be asked about:

1 How do you prioritize tasks when managing multiple proposal deadlines simultaneously?
2 Describe a time you had to ensure quality control on a document under a tight deadline.
3 How have you used Salesforce to track pipeline and report on funder engagement?
4 What experience do you have with financial oversight of grants or philanthropic funds?
5 How would you support account management for a major corporate partner during a convening?
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⚠️ Common Mistakes to Avoid

  • Submitting a generic cover letter that doesn't reference RMI's mission or specific work.
  • Overlooking the requirement for grant administration experience; be sure to highlight it even if it's from a different sector.
  • Failing to demonstrate proficiency with Salesforce and Monday.com; if you lack experience, consider taking a quick tutorial to show initiative.

📅 Application Timeline

This position is open until filled. However, we recommend applying as soon as possible as roles at mission-driven organizations tend to fill quickly.

Typical hiring timeline:

1

Application Review

1-2 weeks

2

Initial Screening

Phone call or written assessment

3

Interviews

1-2 rounds, usually virtual

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