Director, Strategic Partnerships

Director, Strategic Partnerships

Advanced Energy Institute (the Institute) is a 501(c)(3) organization that provides research and information to help individuals and decision makers understand the path to an inclusive 100% clean energy economy. Advanced Energy Institute works to help people understand the benefits and opportunities of transitioning to a carbon-free economy through research, education, and engagement with decision makers who are positioned to affect real progress today. We envision consumers who are empowered through this transition and an economy that is powered by American-made clean energy. 

The Institute works in close coordination with and in support of Advanced Energy United (formerly known as Advanced Energy Economy), a 501(c)(6) business association. Through Advanced Energy United (United), we work with decision makers at every level of government, as well as regulators of energy markets to achieve this goal. The businesses we represent are lowering consumer costs, creating millions of new jobs, and providing the full range of clean, efficient, and reliable energy and transportation solutions. Together, we are united in our mission to accelerate the transition to 100% clean energy in the United States. 

Position Description
Advanced Energy United is seeking an experienced fundraiser to take charge of philanthropic strategies and grow our related revenues for the Institute. The Director of Strategic Partnerships will lead our philanthropic revenue generation with a focus on foundations in coordination with senior leadership. The ideal candidate will have experience with philanthropic fundraising in the advocacy space, excellent writing and editing skills, a self-starting entrepreneurial spirit, experience managing and training development staff, and a desire to support Advanced Energy United’s mission via revenue generation. The Director will work closely and collaboratively with the policy and communications teams.
Advanced Energy United has growing and diversified revenue streams, nearly doubling our revenues over the past four years. Our philanthropic revenues have set the pace for that growth, and the Institute now enjoys support from more than 20 philanthropic funders. We seek a dynamic fundraiser who can continue and accelerate our growth trajectory. 

Responsibilities

• Plan and execute philanthropic revenue strategies that grow the Institute and our ability to achieve our mission
• Initiate, maintain, and enhance the Institute’s relationships with foundations
• Work with policy team to build relationships with philanthropic foundations and individuals, create funding proposals and reports. Write and edit proposals and reports.
• Coordinate grant proposal submittals across a multi-disciplinary team 
• Develop and implement a funder cultivation calendar including cultivation, impact updates, gift acknowledgements, appeal letters, etc.
• This position currently oversees one Supervise Strategic Partnerships Associate with anticipated growth over the next year. Position is responsible for the professional development of the associate and the team as it grows.

Required Qualifications

• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills required, including strength in persuasive writing, editing, and presentation design
• Five years of professional experience in a nonprofit development role, preferably in an energy or environmental setting
• Excellent project management skills, including the ability to collaborate with staff across multiple program areas to obtain content, information, and resources
• Experience managing and developing staff
• Prior experience and proficiency with database management or CRM highly preferred
• Highly organized and detail oriented
• Ability to understand and relay complex ideas
• Entrepreneurial approach, flexible attitude, and ability to handle multiple projects in a fast-paced and deadline-oriented environment
• Ability to work both independently and as a part of a team in a highly distributed organization
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience required
• Willingness to travel (up to 30%)

Application Instructions
To be considered for this position, submit a cover letter expressing why this position and organization interest you, as well as a current resume. 

Job Type: Full Time

Location: Washington D.C. preferred

Salary: Starting at $110,000

Start Date: February 1st, 2023

Advanced Energy United is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in hiring or employment on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, citizenship status, age, disability, sex, veteran status or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local laws, regulations or ordinances. We are committed to the values of diversity, equity, inclusion, and justice across our organization (“DEIJ”). We also incorporate these values into our mission of making the energy we use secure, clean, and affordable. We know that varied perspectives and a commitment to social justice are needed to succeed in making the United States an advanced energy economy. We commit to building and supporting an inclusive workforce that represents different cultures, backgrounds, and viewpoints.