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Stewardship and Funder Relations Manager, Donor Communications
ClimateWorks Foundation
full-time
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Origin: • 🇺🇸 United States • California
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💰 $105,000 - $115,000 per year
Job Level
Mid-LevelSenior
About the role
- Develop and implement stewardship and engagement strategies for a select portfolio of ClimateWorks Foundation funders
- Design and implement customized, message-aligned stewardship plans that align with each funder’s goals and values
- Craft individualized engagement tactics including tailored communications, reports, and invitations to exclusive events or briefings
- Create, track, and deploy funder-ready impact stories and maintain a library of stories, visuals, and messaging tools
- Partner closely with the Philanthropic Partnerships team and philanthropy managers to align on funder strategies, communications, and events
- Oversee delivery of stewardship activities within the portfolio ensuring high-quality, timely, and impactful interactions
- Track and analyze funder engagement metrics; provide regular updates and recommendations to refine strategies
- Develop compelling impact reports and coordinate with relevant departments to synthesize data and insights
- Assist in planning and executing high-touch funder events and site visits; prepare personalized briefing materials
- Gather and analyze funder feedback and monitor trends in philanthropic engagement to continually improve stewardship practices
Requirements
- Minimum of 5 years of experience in donor relations, funder stewardship, or major gifts fundraising, ideally within the nonprofit or philanthropic sector
- Proven track record of managing high-touch relationships with institutions or high-capacity individuals
- Demonstrated experience crafting or curating donor-facing messaging that connects complex programmatic work with funder motivations and values
- Demonstrated ability to build and maintain strong relationships with funders, understanding and responding to their needs and motivations
- Ability to analyze funder engagement data and draw insights that inform strategy
- Experience developing tailored engagement plans that align with individual funder interests and organizational goals
- Strong organizational and project management skills with the ability to manage multiple funder accounts and projects simultaneously
- Attention to detail and a results-oriented approach to managing the execution of stewardship activities
- Demonstrated success working cross-functionally with fundraising, program, and communications teams
- Knowledge of current trends in philanthropy, particularly around climate-focused giving; familiarity with climate change and environmental philanthropy is a plus
- Proficiency with CRM systems, donor databases, and Google suite; familiarity with data visualization or reporting tools to present funder engagement and impact data effectively is beneficial
- Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field, advanced degree, or additional certifications in fundraising or nonprofit management are a plus but not required
- High emotional intelligence and passion for environmental issues
- Resume and cover letter required for application
