Application Guide

How to Apply for Development & Strategic Partnerships Manager

at A2 (Anthropocene Alliance)

🏢 About A2 (Anthropocene Alliance)

A2 (Anthropocene Alliance) is the nation's largest coalition of frontline climate communities, representing over 430 grassroots groups fighting for environmental justice. Unlike traditional environmental organizations, A2 centers grassroots leadership and collective power building, making it uniquely positioned at the intersection of climate action and social justice movements. Working here means directly supporting communities most impacted by climate change while building national-scale impact through coalition organizing.

About This Role

This Development & Strategic Partnerships Manager role is critical for sustaining A2's work by managing the entire grant lifecycle and building strategic partnerships that expand support for frontline communities. You'll design individual giving strategies while creating compelling fundraising collateral that communicates A2's unique grassroots approach. Your work directly enables A2's member groups to continue their environmental justice work through sustainable funding and elevated visibility.

💡 A Day in the Life

Your day might begin with reviewing grant reporting deadlines and updating performance tracking metrics, then shift to researching new foundation prospects aligned with environmental justice. In the afternoon, you could be drafting partnership outreach emails to organizations that could amplify A2's visibility, followed by creating an infographic that visually communicates the impact of A2's member groups for donor communications.

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🎯 Who A2 (Anthropocene Alliance) Is Looking For

  • Has 3+ years of nonprofit development experience with proven success in securing both grants AND individual gifts (not just one or the other)
  • Demonstrates exceptional grant writing skills with specific examples of successful proposals that align with social justice or environmental missions
  • Can manage complex grant lifecycles while simultaneously cultivating new partnerships and individual donors
  • Understands the unique dynamics of grassroots coalition work and can communicate A2's community-centered approach to diverse audiences

📝 Tips for Applying to A2 (Anthropocene Alliance)

1

Quantify your grant success rates and dollar amounts secured in your resume, specifically highlighting environmental justice or grassroots organization experience

2

Include a writing sample that demonstrates your ability to communicate complex social justice issues to funders (even if not requested)

3

Research A2's specific member groups and mention 1-2 you're particularly inspired by in your cover letter

4

Demonstrate understanding of both institutional funders AND individual donor cultivation strategies for grassroots movements

5

Show how you've used data tracking to improve fundraising outcomes, as A2 emphasizes performance tracking and compliance

✉️ What to Emphasize in Your Cover Letter

['Your experience with grassroots or community-led organizations and understanding of coalition building', "Specific examples of successful grant proposals you've written for environmental or social justice causes", "How you've balanced grant management with partnership cultivation in previous roles", 'Your approach to creating fundraising collateral that tells compelling stories about community impact']

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🔍 Research Before Applying

To stand out, make sure you've researched:

  • → A2's specific member groups and their geographic distribution across the U.S. and territories
  • → Recent A2 campaigns or initiatives mentioned in their communications or media coverage
  • → The types of funders currently supporting A2 (foundations, individual donors, etc.)
  • → How A2's coalition model differs from traditional environmental nonprofits
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💬 Prepare for These Interview Topics

Based on this role, you may be asked about:

1 How would you approach cultivating partnerships with organizations that might not traditionally fund grassroots climate justice work?
2 Describe your process for managing multiple grant deadlines while also developing new funding opportunities
3 How would you design an individual giving strategy for a coalition-based organization like A2?
4 What metrics would you track to demonstrate the impact of A2's partnerships and fundraising efforts?
5 How would you communicate A2's unique model of supporting frontline communities to potential funders?
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⚠️ Common Mistakes to Avoid

  • Focusing only on large foundation grants without showing experience with individual donor cultivation
  • Using generic environmental nonprofit language without demonstrating understanding of grassroots, community-led movements
  • Failing to show how you'd balance detailed grant compliance work with creative partnership development

📅 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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