Development Manager

ABOUT BEA
Building Equity and Alignment for Environmental Justice (BEA)’s mission is to foster authentic cross-sector relationships to advance the progress of the environmental movement towards a just transition. We shift power and resources from institutions to grassroots leadership to transform the environmental movement. BEA generates courageous collaborations and open communication by bringing together grassroots organizations, national “Big Green” organizations, and philanthropy.
In 2022, BEA completed a new 5 year -strategic plan and was the recipient of a $15 million Bezos Earth Fund grant, which allowed BEA to shift the highest amount of grant dollars to the grassroots organizing sector. BEA is a BIPOC-led, growing, remote team who work in close collaboration with BEA members and partners to elevate the grassroots solutions that are key to our collective survival and wellbeing. 

ABOUT THE POSITION
Reporting to the Development Director (DD), the Development Manager (DM) will play a key role in maximizing BEA’s fundraising effectiveness and will be responsible for creating and managing development operations, identifying new funding opportunities through prospect research, drafting compelling narratives to retain and invite new partnerships, and deepening relationships with BEA grassroots members and funder and national green allies. Next to the DD, the DM will be the second development staff member for BEA. A large majority of BEA’s revenue comes from private institutional philanthropy and national environmental funding. In partnership with the DD, the DM will support revenue generation across all fundraising streams with an opportunity to support the development of an individual giving strategy as we work to engage new environmental justice (EJ) champions.
 

ABOUT YOU
The ideal candidate will have a passion for social justice and an interest in applying new practices to model equity in fundraising. They will have excellent writing and communications skills, an eye for detail, and a strong interest in building seamless operations. The DM will be collaborative, a creative thinker, a problem solver, and a relationship-builder. They should have a demonstrated track record of success in securing new funding and retaining multi-year partnerships. Overall, the DM will be a vital member of the BEA team, helping to advance BEA’s mission of fighting for environmental justice and building a more sustainable and equitable world.
 

WHAT YOU’LL DO
Development Operations & Systems

• Track donor and prospect contact information, background information, strategies and goals, communication and engagement, and gift information in CRM.
• Manage institutional deadline calendar
• Coordinate with BEA’s fiscal sponsor to monitor grant agreements and update reporting deadlines
• Maintain and update annual funder lists and frequently requested materials

Research and Prospecting

• Research current funders and prospects to understand funding priorities and interests, giving motivations, giving capacity, giving history, and to recommend timing of touchpoints.
• Identify donor prospects and support the DD in qualifying prospects.
• Prepare donor and prospect profiles, and meeting agendas to help the DD and ED manage relationships and determine engagement strategies.
• Regularly stay informed on EJ and the funding landscape, sharing trends, assessments, and new developments with BEA staff. 

Grant Writing, Stewardship, and Solicitation

• Support the DD by streamlining the grant proposal writing process and creating compelling requests for support.
• Support the DD in collecting and preparing impact stories and data for fundraising collateral, donor and prospect communications, and grant reports.
• Partner with BEA staff to understand emerging EJ needs and gain strong familiarity with BEA’s programming in order to translate BEA’s work and impact into strong written narratives. 

Partnership Support

• Coordinate and disseminate information to grassroots partners about fundraising resources.
• In partnership with DD, work with green and funder allies to organize development capacity-building offerings and connect grassroots partners to additional support.
• In partnership with DD and Communications Director, develop fundraising campaigns that generate funding for BEA and/or its grassroots partners.

Individual Giving Strategy Development

• In partnership with DD, build BEA’s organizational capacity to cultivate and steward donations from individuals/households.
• Analyze and report on individual giving trends.

QUALIFICATIONS
The most competitive candidates will have most of the following skills and experience:

• Black, Brown, Indigenous, and people of color are strongly encouraged to apply.
• At least 3 years of experience in development and fundraising, demonstrating increased responsibilities in their role
• Strong understanding of and confidence with CRM systems that manage and utilize donor information and fundraising activities.
• Exceptional skills in collaborative, team-oriented tactical execution.
• Strong interpersonal skills, flexibility, and ability to work independently in a small, dynamic remote team.
• Alignment with BEA’s vision and mission.

DETAILS AT A GLANCE
This is a full-time, remote position with a flexible schedule with a salary of $92,500 nonnegotiable. Benefits include health, dental, and vision insurance, 4 weeks of vacation, and reimbursement for home office expenses. This role may require travel to staff meetings and retreats and member and sector events a few times a year.
Applications will be accepted on a rolling basis, with a priority deadline of June 23, 2023. Interested individuals are encouraged to submit applications early. The anticipated start date for this position is Summer 2023. 
How to Apply: Please email a cover letter and CV to info@bea4impact.org with the subject “Development Manager (Applicant Name)”.
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BEA strives to integrate values of equity and fairness into our work, which includes bringing an intentional racial justice analysis to our programmatic work and organizational structure. We are seeking candidates who have a commitment to engage in this ongoing process and work with us to create a just and inclusive work environment and world. BEA provides all people with equal employment and volunteer opportunities while also staying committed to providing accommodations to applicants and employees with disabilities. We strongly encourage applicants of color, in all their diversity, to apply for this position.