Location: U.S. Flexible, with ClimateWorks Foundation based in San Francisco, California
Work Type: Flexible / Distributed
Salary: $130,000 to $140,000 in San Francisco Bay Area/NYC; $120,000 to $130,000 in other U.S. locations
Experience Level: Senior / Leadership
Application Deadline: Not specified
About ClimateWorks Foundation
ClimateWorks Foundation is a climate philanthropy organization that connects funders and implementing organizations to accelerate climate solutions globally. Since 2008, the foundation has granted more than $2 billion to over 850 grantees across 50 countries, working with more than 80 funders.
The Opportunity
ClimateWorks Foundation is hiring an Associate Director of Donor Communications to lead the day-to-day operations of its donor communications function.
The role will oversee funder-facing products, broad-based donor communications, stewardship strategies, prospect engagement, and communications workflows. The successful candidate will supervise a team of two and work closely with Philanthropic Partnerships, program communications, leadership, and other Marketing and Communications teams.
What You'll Do
Funder Communications & Content
Develop decks, memos, talking points, narrative briefs, stewardship materials, and tailored communications that clearly communicate ClimateWorks' strategy, value, and impact to philanthropic audiences.
Donor Engagement
Manage segmented communications strategies and ensure funders receive timely, relevant content based on their role and relationship with ClimateWorks.
Stewardship & Cultivation
Lead individualized stewardship plans and cultivation strategies for high-priority funders and prospects while preparing leadership and program teams for important funder meetings.
Prospect Engagement
Develop campaigns and engagement pathways that expand ClimateWorks' philanthropic pipeline and connect the organization with new-to-climate funders.
Team Leadership
Supervise two donor relations staff, manage workload and capacity, coordinate active projects, and maintain efficient communications workflows.
Cross-Team Collaboration
Serve as an operational liaison between Donor Communications and Philanthropic Partnerships while collaborating across communications, events, creative, and program teams.
Requirements
Core Qualifications
- 7+ years of experience in fundraising communications, donor relations, development communications, or a related field.
- 2 to 3+ years of staff supervision experience.
- Strong understanding of donor stewardship, cultivation, prospect engagement, and fundraising communications.
- Excellent writing and editorial skills.
- Experience translating complex strategies into compelling funder-facing materials.
- Experience managing workflows, competing priorities, project timelines, and team capacity.
- Knowledge of audience segmentation, funder journey mapping, or CRM-informed communications.
- Strong analytical, critical-thinking, relationship-building, and project-management skills.
- Commitment to diversity, inclusion, and equity.
Desired Qualifications
Experience with philanthropic foundations, climate organizations, or mission-driven nonprofits is advantageous. Climate philanthropy knowledge, prospect research experience, Salesforce or Pardot expertise, and familiarity with Asana and Google Workspace are also desirable.
Benefits & Perks
ClimateWorks offers comprehensive healthcare coverage, paid time off, paid holidays, sabbatical leave, a 401(k) with employer contributions and matching, life and disability insurance, family support services, wellness benefits, financial planning support, therapy, and coaching.
Why This Role Matters
Donor communications sits at the intersection of climate action and philanthropy. This role will help turn complex climate strategies into compelling narratives that strengthen funder confidence, deepen relationships, and ultimately support the flow of capital toward climate solutions.
Apply
Interested candidates can apply through the official application portal: