Development Manager

• Collaborate with the Director of Development to implement the annual fundraising plan and achieve revenue goals through the execution of strategies for donor cultivation, solicitation and stewardship across all giving levels
• Grant writing and management: Research, write, and submit foundation and corporate grant proposals; manage grant reporting and compliance
• Maintain development donor & prospect records in Salesforce; develop and maintain Salesforce fields, objects, and custom reports to support fundraising needs
• Conduct wealth screening (iWave) and prospect research to prioritize donor outreach; support donor events (in-person and virtual) from planning through post-event analysis

This role helps scale TCI's impact to reach 1 million youth by building the fundraising engine that powers their mission of empowering youth through nonpartisan, education-first climate action.

• A bachelor’s degree is required
• 3-5 years of fundraising or sales experience
• Demonstrated excellence in organizational, time management, analytical, and communication skills (including written and digital communications)
• Experience using Salesforce and Individual wealth search tools (such as iWave)

• Salary: $57,000- $64,000 per annum
• 90% healthcare coverage
• 401K
• Unlimited PTO policy
• Remote/work-from-home position
• Culture of trust and well-being

The Climate Initiative (TCI) believes the most at-risk generation is also the most powerful. They empower youth to become architects of their own future through nonpartisan, education-first climate action that brings global issues home to local landscapes.