Foundation Development Officer
Not Disclosed•Full-TimeOn-site
location_on46th Street, Emeryville, Alameda County, California, 94608, United States
GRID Alternatives is a national leader in making clean, affordable solar power and solar jobs accessible to low-income communities and communities of color. As an entrepreneurial, high-growth non-profit, we provide direct solar installation, project development, clean mobility options, workforce training, and policy advocacy.
Our Vision: A rapid, equitable transition to a world powered by renewable energy that benefits everyone.
Our Mission: To build community-powered solutions to advance economic and environmental justice through renewable energy.
At GRID, we care about each other and recognize that each employee has a whole self that includes life outside of work. Our culture supports learning, growth, and well-being for all team members. We value Equity, Inclusion, and Diversity (EID) deeply; every member is dedicated to participating in the organization's EID work. We encourage folks from all backgrounds to apply, even if you do not meet all preferred qualifications.
GRID Alternatives is seeking a Foundation Development Officer - Northern California & Central Valley to join our national Headquarters Philanthropy team. This role is designed to lead efforts in increasing major, impact-driven funding partnerships from local foundations in Northern and Central California while managing a current portfolio of committed partners.
Our organization is well-positioned to dramatically increase support from this sector, driven by rapidly growing interest from the funder community around the intersection of climate change and economic and racial justice. This is a leadership opportunity for a proposal writer, partnerships thought leader, and relationship manager ready to help grow program and organizational capacity through major partnerships.
Ready to Apply? Submit a resume describing your interest. Due to the high volume of inquiries, mailed and emailed applications are not accepted.
Reasonable Accommodation If you require reasonable accommodation in completing this application, interviewing, completing any pre-employment testing, or otherwise participating in the employee selection process, please direct your inquiries to: RECRUITING@GRIDALTERNATIVES.ORG
Important Note for California Applicants Hired CA candidates must be able to pass a screening for drugs that are illegal in the state of California, including: amphetamine, cocaine metabolite, opiates, and PCP.
GRID Alternatives provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, or genetics.
Work model: On-site
46th Street, Emeryville, Alameda County, California, 94608, United States
Emeryville, California
Specific experience with renewable energy, affordable housing, workforce development, and/or environment/environmental justice work. Existing relationships with local and national foundations that focus on climate change, environmental justice and/or economic opportunity, specifically in the Northern California region. Experience working with or in a large, networked organization. Experience using Salesforce or similar CRM.
Skills: Microsoft Office, Google Apps, Salesforce.
Education: Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience.
GRID Alternatives is a national leader in bringing affordable solar power, clean mobility, and energy storage to underserved communities while creating pathways to life-changing careers. We’re dedicated to bringing clean energy solutions to communities that have historically been left out of the renewable energy transition. By centering equity and community leadership, we’re building a future where clean energy benefits everyone. Want to work at GRID? Visit -> https://gridalternatives.org/get-involved/careers
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Experience
4-5 yrs (Mid Level)
Education
Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience
Job Type
Full-Time
