Executive Director

• Lead and execute an annual fundraising strategy spanning foundation grants, corporate partnerships, individual major donors, and public funding sources.
• Serve as Twende's primary public spokesperson and brand steward, representing the organization at conferences, community events, funder convenings, and media opportunities.
• Manage day-to-day organizational operations including financial tracking, vendor relationships, compliance, insurance, and nonprofit reporting requirements.
• Collaborate with the Board of Directors on organizational strategy, multi-year planning, and mission-aligned growth.

This role directly expands access to clean, reliable energy for underserved communities globally, powering schools, health clinics, and community centers that would otherwise lack electricity, thereby advancing energy equity and climate resilience.

• 5+ years of leadership experience in a nonprofit, social enterprise, or renewable energy organization with a demonstrated track record of fundraising success.
• Proven grant writing ability and experience managing the full grants lifecycle, including foundation, corporate, and/or government sources.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to craft compelling narratives for diverse audiences.
• Experience managing multiple projects and priorities in a lean, fast-moving organizational environment; comfort operating with significant autonomy.

Salary: $70,000-$80,000 commensurate with experience. Fully remote position open to candidates anywhere in the United States. Generous paid time off and health benefits. Opportunities for domestic and international project travel. Meaningful professional growth within a mission-driven, values-aligned organization.

Twende Solar is a Portland-based 501(c)(3) nonprofit on a mission to bring clean, reliable energy to communities that need it most, designing and installing solar energy systems at schools, health clinics, and community centers worldwide since 2015.