Development & Strategic Partnerships Manager

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Development & Strategic Partnerships Manager

The Development & Strategic Partnerships Manager will play a critical role in advancing the mission of A2 by managing grant lifecycle, cultivating partnerships, and developing fundraising strategies.

Responsibilities

• Manage all aspects of the grant lifecycle, including:
• Prospect research
• Proposal development
• Reporting
• Performance tracking
• Compliance with deliverables
• Proactively identify, cultivate, and engage potential partners to:
• Advance A2's mission
• Expand support for member groups
• Elevate A2's national visibility
• Design and implement a comprehensive individual giving strategy
• Manage relationships with individual donors
• Assist the Executive Director as needed
• Develop fundraising collateral such as:
• Infographics
• One-pagers
• Presentations

Requirements

• Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities simultaneously
• Strong research, writing, and communication skills
• Experience in grant management, fundraising, and partnership development
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively as part of a team
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Familiarity with fundraising software and tools

Nice to Have

• Experience with donor management software
• Knowledge of the non-profit sector and current trends in fundraising and partnership development
• Familiarity with social media and digital fundraising strategies

Benefits

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This role identifies and secures funding to sustain and grow A2's work with impacted communities, building collective power to fight for environmental protection and justice across the United States and its territories.

Required qualifications:

• Minimum of three years' experience in nonprofit fundraising, development, or grant management with a proven track record of securing grants and individual gifts
• Strong grant writing and editing skills, with experience preparing successful proposals and reports
• Excellent organizational and project management skills; ability to manage multiple priorities, capture data, and meet deadlines
• Exceptional communication and relationship-building skills, with a natural warmth and authenticity that fosters trust and genuine connection with funders, donors, partners, and A2 members
• Proficiency with Google Workspace, Microsoft Office, and CRM systems
• Passion for environmental and social justice, systems change, and community power building

Salary range of 70K to 80K, plus benefits. The position is full-time (40 hours/week) and primarily remote.

A2 brings together, supports, and organizes alongside grassroots groups on the frontlines of climate change, building collective power to fight for environmental protection and justice across the United States and its territories. They are the nation's largest coalition of frontline communities, representing more than 430 member groups.