Senior Director, Donor Prospecting and Fundraising

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November 6

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GoodPower

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Energy • Non-profit • Social Impact

GoodPower is a research-driven strategic communications and campaigning organization that mobilizes public and political support for a renewable, decarbonized economy. It runs programs focused on renewable energy, political engagement, regenerative agriculture, global deployment of low-carbon technologies, and innovation—using its in-house Good Data Lab to develop evidence-based strategies and prototype AI tools to increase impact. GoodPower aims to lower energy costs, create clean jobs, strengthen food systems, and build broad-based political power for the energy transition.

11 - 50 employees

Founded 2008

⚡ Energy

🤝 Non-profit

🌍 Social Impact

📋 Description

• Serve as a key driver of GoodPower’s fundraising strategy, focusing on philanthropies, individuals, and corporate partners • Identify and cultivate new prospects • Generate new leads and manage a portfolio of high-value funders • Conduct solicitation and stewardship activities to secure 7- and 8-figure investments • Build lasting partnerships with institutional funders, high net worth donors, VCs, and corporate partners • Ensure timely reporting and stewardship to strengthen long-term partnerships for increased investment

🎯 Requirements

• 15+ years of experience in frontline fundraising, major gift solicitation, and donor relations • Experience in climate, renewable energy, or related issue areas required • Proven success in cultivating, soliciting, and closing $1M+ gifts, especially from new prospective donors • Strong interpersonal and relationship-building skills; able to inspire confidence and trust • Excellent written and verbal communication skills; ability to translate complex issues into compelling donor language • Strategic thinker with experience aligning program goals with funder priorities • Self-motivated, results-oriented, and highly organized, with the ability to manage multiple projects and priorities simultaneously • Ability and specific desire to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic, challenging environment • Proficiency in CRM tools like Salesforce, Google Suite, Slack and other tech-forward collaboration platforms.

🏖️ Benefits

• 95% employer-paid medical, dental, and vision insurance • HSA, and FSA plans • 403b retirement savings plan with matching company contributions • Paid vacation • Sick leave • Floating holidays • Volunteer days • 13 paid holidays • Monthly internet and wellness stipend • Paid parental leave • Sabbatical program