Application Guide

How to Apply for Development Fellow

at Hive Fund for Climate and Gender Justice

🏢 About Hive Fund for Climate and Gender Justice

Hive Fund uniquely focuses on climate and gender justice by funding grassroots groups in the US South to transition from dirty to clean energy while redistributing power and building healthier communities. Working here means contributing to intersectional environmental justice where frontline communities lead solutions, not just implementing generic climate programs.

About This Role

As a Development Fellow, you'll manage donor data in Blackbaud RENXT while supporting fundraising strategy for climate justice grants in the US South. This role directly enables Hive Fund to scale its impact by ensuring donor relationships and grant processes run smoothly, making clean energy transitions more equitable.

💡 A Day in the Life

A typical day might start with updating donor records in Blackbaud RENXT after a fundraising campaign, then scheduling check-ins with institutional funders across time zones. Later, you could draft sections of a grant report highlighting gender justice outcomes in Southern communities, while tracking outreach to new prospects.

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🎯 Who Hive Fund for Climate and Gender Justice Is Looking For

  • Has 3+ years in nonprofit/philanthropic fundraising with hands-on CRM experience, ideally Blackbaud Raiser's Edge NXT
  • Demonstrates project management skills by juggling data entry, donor outreach, and grant reporting simultaneously
  • Communicates respectfully across diverse stakeholders, from grassroots grantees to institutional funders
  • Shows genuine passion for climate justice, gender equity, and the US South context in their background

📝 Tips for Applying to Hive Fund for Climate and Gender Justice

1

Highlight specific Blackbaud RENXT or similar CRM experience in your resume—mention tasks like donor record updates, report generation, or gift processing

2

Quantify your fundraising impact (e.g., 'managed 200+ donor records' or 'supported grant proposals totaling $X') to show scalability

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Research Hive Fund's current grantees in the US South and reference one in your cover letter to demonstrate alignment

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Emphasize remote work discipline, as this role requires self-management across time zones without in-office oversight

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Tailor your project management examples to nonprofit contexts, like balancing donor stewardship with deadline-driven grant reporting

✉️ What to Emphasize in Your Cover Letter

["Explain why you're drawn to climate justice in the US South specifically, not just general environmentalism", "Detail your CRM proficiency, especially if you've used Blackbaud products or migrated data between systems", "Describe how you've supported donor cultivation in past roles, like scheduling meetings or tracking outreach touchpoints", "Connect your experience to Hive Fund's mission by mentioning gender justice or power redistribution in your work"]

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🔍 Research Before Applying

To stand out, make sure you've researched:

  • → Explore Hive Fund's grantee partners in the US South (e.g., via their website or annual reports) to understand their on-the-ground impact
  • → Review their funding priorities around gender justice and clean energy transitions to speak knowledgeably about intersections
  • → Study Blackbaud RENXT features if unfamiliar, focusing on donor management and reporting capabilities
  • → Look into climate justice movements in the US South, like frontline community advocacy, to contextualize the work

💬 Prepare for These Interview Topics

Based on this role, you may be asked about:

1 How would you manage donor data entry while simultaneously supporting a time-sensitive grant proposal?
2 Describe your experience with Blackbaud RENXT or similar CRMs—what reports or processes have you optimized?
3 How do you prioritize tasks when supporting multiple projects, like donor stewardship and funder reporting?
4 What does 'climate justice' mean to you, and how have you engaged with it professionally or personally?
5 How would you approach scheduling meetings with diverse stakeholders across different time zones and backgrounds?
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⚠️ Common Mistakes to Avoid

  • Submitting a generic cover letter that doesn't mention climate/gender justice or the US South
  • Overstating CRM experience—Blackbaud proficiency is key, so be precise about your skills
  • Focusing only on environmentalism without addressing justice, equity, or community-centered approaches

📅 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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