The Network Manager will grow and sustain the Wildfire Resilience Funders network; support CRF strategic objectives; manage day-to-day network activities focusing on member engagement, learning agenda, Wildfire Action Groups, Advisory Committee engagement, and communications.
Work collaboratively with CRF leadership, program, and communications staff on funder relations, external communications, fundraising, and other activities.
Plan and implement bi-monthly virtual and annual in-person convenings; shape and lead shared learning and community-building activities; organize and participate in events.
Manage membership dues administration and processes; cultivate relationships with practitioners, foundation professionals, nonprofits, federal agencies, and local/regional officials.
Undertake an independent research project relevant to WRF and CRF mission; develop monthly work plans and participate in one-on-one meetings with Managing Director.
Support development of network fundraising strategies; help develop proposals, process reimbursements, and prepare for fundraising meetings.
Represent CRF and WRF externally; advocate for climate and wildfire resilience through publications and presentations.
Requirements
At least 5 years of experience in philanthropy, ideally including experience in program strategy development, implementation, and management.
Experience with board relations and/or managing a committee of advisors.
Experience working with the non-profit sector and with government agencies and personnel.
Excellent people skills, with an ability to engage partners and team members in pursuit of shared goals.
Advanced active listening and communications capacity.
Demonstrated ability to work autonomously while engaging your team.
Experience working closely with philanthropy and familiarity with foundations addressing climate change, resilience, or sustainability.
Working knowledge of climate change science and policy, wildfire issues, conservation science/policy, sustainability.
Strong verbal and written communications skills.
Desire to build relationships with new partners and collaborators; deep curiosity for exploring new perspectives and creating consensus.
Possess personal qualities of honesty, integrity, and commitment to helping communities and ecosystems adapt to climate change.
Enthusiastic adopter of new technology and tools; comfort working in a virtual office and paperless environment.
You are based and work from somewhere in the western or mountain time zone.