Climate & Environment Full-time

Director of Development & Philanthropic Partnerships

New England Grassroots Environment Fund

Posted

Aug 13, 2026

Location

Remote (US)

Type

Full-time

Compensation

$75000 - $82147

Mission

What you will drive

The Director of Development & Philanthropic Partnerships is responsible for developing and executing the overall philanthropic engagement strategy for the Grassroots Fund. This includes working strategically with the Co-Directors and Development Committee to maintain existing funding partnerships, build new funding opportunities, and engage with philanthropic peers around supporting community-led projects and participatory grantmaking processes. This role is particularly rooted in relationship building, making meaningful connections across our sector with grassroots leaders, program participants, funding partners, donors and community members.

Profile

What makes you a great fit

The Director of Development & Philanthropic Partnerships is responsible for developing and executing the overall philanthropic engagement strategy for the Grassroots Fund. This includes working strategically with the Co-Directors and Development Committee to maintain existing funding partnerships, build new funding opportunities, and engage with philanthropic peers around supporting community-led projects and participatory grantmaking processes. This role is particularly rooted in relationship building, making meaningful connections across our sector with grassroots leaders, program participants, funding partners, donors and community members.