The Network Manager, Wildfire Resilience Funders Network is primarily responsible for growing and sustaining the WRF network as well as supporting the pursuit of strategic objectives of CRF and our partners.
Shepherds the network’s day-to-day activities with a central focus on network member engagements, planning and implementing the members’ learning agenda, supporting Wildfire Action Group efforts, engaging the Advisory Committee, and all related communications.
Work collaboratively with CRF leadership, program, and communications staff on all matters related to funder relations, external communications, fundraising, and other activities as assigned.
Hold the horizon by looking ahead to where the network is going, planning the learning agenda for both the (bi-monthly) virtual and (annual) in-person convenings, and bringing ideas and plans forward for consideration by the Advisory Committee and CRF leadership.
Reports to CRF’s Managing Director.
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.
A demonstrated ability to work autonomously while engaging your willing team at the right time.
Experience working closely with philanthropy and understanding of and familiarity with the community of foundations working to address climate change, advance resilience, or pursue sustainability goals.
Working knowledge of climate change science and policy, wildfire issues generally, and the connections between them.
Knowledge of conservation science and/or policy, sustainability, and the laws, policies, institutions, and issues which represent the contextual basis for climate action.
Strong verbal and written communications skills.
A desire to build relationships with new partners and collaborators; a deep curiosity for exploring new perspectives and challenging current thinking with the ability to create consensus.
Possess personal qualities of honesty, integrity, and a deep personal commitment to helping communities and ecosystems adapt to climate change.
An enthusiastic adopter of new technology and tools; comfort working in a virtual office and paperless environment.
Based and work from somewhere in the western or mountain time zone.