What are the responsibilities and job description for the Major Gifts Officer, Corporate Partnerships position at GRID Alternatives?
The Opportunity
The Philanthropy Department develops and deploys philanthropic resources and advances strategies that strengthen regional fund development in support of GRID’s mission. Our vision is an equitable, scalable and sustainable organization. This position reports directly to the Director of Corporate Partnerships and works directly with one other Major Gifts Officer, Corporate Partnerships to support strategies that secure upwards of $9 million in revenue from corporate sources annually and leverage our corporate network to increase investment and impact. This position works as part of a larger team of Headquarters Philanthropy staff to help meet ambitious fundraising goals in support of GRID Alternatives’ mission.
Our corporate supporters include leading companies in the renewable energy industry, and our base of support is growing in other industries, especially with financial institutions, tech, and socially responsible companies and enterprises. This is an exciting time for GRID and the team to strengthen innovative solar programs and projects in a fast-paced, mission-based, values-driven organization.
The Major Gifts Officer, Corporate Partnerships will develop and execute a fundraising strategy for prospective corporate funders, primarily at national or multi-regional levels, including : managing all aspects of developing proposals in response to RFPs and funding notices, overseeing ongoing research to identify and qualify new funding opportunities, managing contract review and negotiations in coordination with GRID staff, developing customized stewardship plans for each partner in their portfolio, and coordinating grant reporting and data tracking. This also includes :
Responsibilities :
- Solicit 5-, 6- and 7-figure cash gifts / grants and in-kind support from a variety of corporations
- Lead cross-functional, cross-departmental, and cross-regional collaboration on all matters related to national corporate partnerships and fundraising strategies
- Promote partnerships to external audiences via branding opportunities, strategic communications deliverables, and storytelling activities in collaboration with the Communications team
- Maintain progress and momentum across various partnership projects, within different departments of the organization
- Coordinate with program staff to gather required information to produce concept notes, letters of inquiry, proposals and reports
- Ensure that corporate fundraising practices across the organization are strongly aligned with GRID’s values of Equity, Inclusion, and Diversity
- Provide support as needed to staff leading funded programs and projects during contractual discussions and negotiations and throughout the partnership term
- Monitor grant agreements and contracts, grant reporting and other related paperwork and deliverables connected with funded programs and projects
- Promote a Culture of Philanthropy across the organization
- Candidates for this position are comfortable with fundraising research, grant writing, partnership coordination, interdepartmental communication, and tracking metrics
What you need to bring to this role…
Where you will sit and the places you may go…
This position may rarely require up to 25% out-of-town travel to regional offices and special projects such as company-wide celebrations, team building exercises, etc. Availability to work nights and weekends may very rarely be required.
GRID Alternatives may provide vehicles for work travel and / or travel reimbursement for personal vehicle use. In this instance, applicants must hold a valid driver’s license and have a good driving record.
Let's Talk Money!
This is a full-time, exempt position. Salary pay commensurate with experience within the pay band ($72k- $90k annually) , plus the benefits below.
How we take care of you...
Medical, Dental, Vision / Eye Care insurance, 5 weeks paid time off (PTO),13 paid holidays, Commuter Checks, 403b Retirement Plan, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Flexible Spending Account (FSA), Health Savings Account (HSA), STD, LTD, and AD&D insurance
Salary : $72,000 - $90,000
