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About the Role

NRDC is seeking a Senior Foundations Manager to join our Development team. This role is responsible for managing a portfolio of U.S.-based foundations, strategically raising significant grants to meet institutional fundraising goals. The position requires close collaboration with foundation staff, NRDC leadership, and program experts to maximize funding opportunities.

Responsibilities

• Manage relationships with approximately 50 foundation donors and prospects to secure revenue.
• Develop engagement strategies, manage proposal and reporting processes, and provide updates and briefings.
• Identify and cultivate foundation prospects in collaboration with development research staff.
• Oversee the preparation and delivery of proposals, concepts, and reports to foundations.
• Coordinate interactions with foundations across the organization, serving as a key partner to leadership and staff.
• Stay current on foundation trends, news, and priorities to inform fundraising plans.
• Maintain up-to-date records and follow organizational and departmental processes.
• Collaborate with all Development stakeholders, including writers, grant managers, researchers, and major gifts teams.
• Manage multiple projects simultaneously while meeting all deadlines.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree required.
• 4-7 years' experience in raising funds from foundations.
• Demonstrated experience closing six- and seven-figure gifts.
• Ability to travel domestically approximately 10% annually.
• Commitment to NRDC's mission, values, and DEI principles.

Skills

• Exceptional analytical skills.
• Ability to develop creative engagement strategies.
• Exemplary interpersonal skills.
• Ability to maintain productive external and internal relationships.
• Superior writing skills.
• Ability to develop proposals, reports, and donor-facing materials.
• Strong organizational skills.
• Ability to prioritize, delegate, and oversee multiple work streams.
• Detail-oriented with high standards of excellence.
• Knowledge of environmental issues and environmental foundations preferred.
• Experience with Salesforce is a plus.

Location

• U.S. based offices

Work Type

• Hybrid work model (required to come to the office 8 days per month)

Experience Level

• Senior

Education Level

• Bachelor's degree

Salary/Compensations

• $100,000 to $110,000

Benefits

• Competitive salaries
• Excellent benefits
• Supportive working environment

About the Company

• NRDC (the Natural Resources Defense Council) is an international nonprofit environmental organization working to safeguard the Earth and its natural systems.
• NRDC combines the power of millions of members and activists with the expertise of policy advocates, lawyers, scientists, and communication experts.
• NRDC addresses urgent environmental challenges and advances innovative, science-based solutions.
• Founded in 1970, NRDC has helped craft foundational environmental laws.
• NRDC has offices in Chicago, Denver, Los Angeles, New York City, San Francisco, Washington, D.C., Beijing, London, and New Delhi.
• NRDC is committed to advancing diversity, equity, and inclusion.

Equal Opportunity

• NRDC is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in hiring or employment on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, marital status, sexual orientation, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.
• Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.