Development Operations Manager

ABOUT GREENPEACE:
Greenpeace is a global, independent campaigning organization that uses peaceful protest, creative communication and people power to expose global environmental problems and promote solutions that are essential to a green and peaceful future. For more than fifty years, Greenpeace has fought to save the planet from the threats of climate change, destruction of ancient forests, deterioration of our oceans, and nuclear disaster.  As an independent campaigning organization, Greenpeace does not accept funds from any corporations or government entities. The global Greenpeace network is headquartered in the Netherlands, with offices around the world in over fifty countries. Greenpeace US is headquartered in Washington, DC, with an office in Oakland. 

POSITION SUMMARY
The Development Operations Manager is a pivotal member of Greenpeace U.S., reports directly to the Director of Development Operations. This role is crucial for the smooth operation of the Development Department, encompassing Greenpeace Inc and Greenpeace Fund activities, particularly in Planned Giving. The Development Operations Manager’s primary responsibilities include developing fundraising strategies, managing budgets, and ensuring efficient operational procedures that enhance our income growth, optimize expenditure and improve the donor experience. 

The Development Operations Manager is a full time, benefits-eligible, exempt hybrid role based in Washington D.C, and reports to the Director of Development Operations. This position requires a minimum two (2) days per week of in-person work from our GPUS DC office location, with the potential and willingness toward more in-office days, as required during high volume times. This position requires occasional work outside of normal business hours across time-zones, as needed and infrequent travel, as needed.
ROLE REQUIREMENTS

Knowledge and Experience:

• Minimum 5 years experience in high-level administrative/leadership role inclusive of people management, preferably working in operations.   
• Minimum 5 years of fundraising experience, with strong preference for fundraising operations experience
• Experience working within fundraising CRM database such as Salesforce
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience
• Project management experience, PMP or Scrum Master Certification preferred
• High proficiency Microsoft Excel and/or Google Sheets including ability to create graphs, charts and Pivot Tables 
• Experienced in supporting and committed to (IDEA) Inclusion, Diversity, Equity and Access

Skills:

• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Positive and persevering attitude and approach 
• Excellent interpersonal and collaboration skills
• Creative problem-solver
• Ability to manage multiple projects efficiently, including leading other staff in meeting tight deadlines, and executing in a timely manner
• Ability to work across departments and with a wide-range of staff at various levels of the organization.
• Takes initiative to identify and solve problems, improve systems and develop new processes
• Ability to analyze complex systems, identify gaps and implement solutions
• High degree of organization and attention to detail
• Word, Google Suite experience necessary and experience with database management systems such as Access preferred.

Other:

• Experienced in supporting  and committed to (IDEA) Inclusion, Diversity, Equity and Access
• Commitment to environmental issues and principles of non-violence central to Greenpeace’s mission

If you want to save the world from climate change and believe in environmental justice, please submit an application on our careers page. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis and will conclude once we have found the best candidate.

Greenpeace is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, class, sex, gender, sexual orientation, disability, family/marital status, religion or other protected classes. We strongly encourage applications from marginalized communities. If you require assistance applying to this opportunity, please contact [email protected]. 

BENEFITS

Greenpeace USA values a healthy work-life balance and has flexible, family-friendly employment policies. Our competitive benefits package for full-time employees includes medical, dental, and vision coverage with low contributions from staff. We have options for pre-tax flexible spending accounts for medical and dependent care costs. Greenpeace employees enjoy generous 401K matching and time-off for vacation, sick, personal, and parental leave. After five years, staff are eligible for a paid sabbatical. To encourage public transportation use and biking, we offer subsidies for staff who choose to bike or ride mass transit to work. Greenpeace is committed to the growth and development of staff and fostering a creative workplace culture. For more information, check out our benefits plan.

Only applicants eligible to work and live in the United States without any legal restrictions need apply for this opportunity.

The pay grade for this role is 3, and the salary range is anticipated to be $78,668-$92,550 and is commensurate with experience.