Development Director

The nonprofit environmental health network, Coming Clean, is seeking to hire a Development Director to join our team.

Coming Clean is a national environmental health network of 150+ member organizations and experts, working in strategic partnership with the Environmental Justice Health Alliance. Our mission is to reform the chemical and fossil fuel industries so they are no longer a source of harm and secure systemic changes that leave no community behind and allow a safe chemical and clean energy economy to flourish. Coming Clean is dedicated to principled collaboration grounded in the leadership, vision, and voices of environmental justice grassroots groups and communities.

Coming Clean is committed to dismantling racism, sexism, ableism and other oppressions within our organization and society as a whole. We encourage applicants from communities disproportionately affected by environmental and social injustices including black people, indigenous peoples, people of color, younger people, people from working class backgrounds, LGBTQ+ people, women, and people of all abilities to apply. Equal employment opportunity is available to all applicants regardless of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), national origin, age, disability, or genetic information.

Position Overview:

The Development Director will raise an annual budget of at least $3,000,000 and lead all aspects of development for Coming Clean, including grant writing, strategic planning, donor relationship management, and fundraising initiatives. This is a high impact position within a small organization that oversees a diverse network of individuals, communities, and other organizations. This role is responsible for developing new revenue streams and ensuring strong relationships with donors, funders, and other stakeholders to take the organization to the next level. The Development Director will manage a small development team, supervise one development staff, and collaborate closely with executive leadership to align development goals with the organization’s vision and strategic objectives.

The Development Director will report to, and take direction from, the Executive Director.

Responsibilities:

Strategic Planning and Leadership

• Partner with the Executive Leadership team to guide the organization’s overall strategic planning, ensuring alignment with fundraising goals and organizational vision.
• Lead the development of the annual fundraising and development strategy, ensuring it reflects the organization's mission to advance environmental health, economic and environmental justice.
• Cultivate and promote the organization’s values through development initiatives, prioritizing equity and community engagement.
• Identify innovative revenue generation strategies and build a diverse funding base, including individual donors, foundations, and other sources.

Donor Relationship Management

• Cultivate and steward donor relationships to enhance ongoing support.
• Ensure regular, proactive donor communication through multiple touch points.
• Create innovative opportunities to engage donors, fostering long-term relationships.
• Oversee timely and accurate donor acknowledgements and communication tracking in the donor management system.

Prospecting + Grant Writing and Management

• Lead grant writing efforts, collaborating with ED, Finance and the Development Associate on content, editing proposals, renewals, reports and budgeting.
• Oversee grant submissions to ensure quality and alignment with organizational goals.
• Maintain a repository of proposal content and ensure regular updates.
• Develop, track, and update the grant management system and grant calendar.
• Lead the prospecting efforts to identify and engage potential individuals, foundations, and other donors.
• Develop and execute strategies for expanding and diversifying the donor pipeline.
• Maintain a robust database of prospects, tracking progress and outcomes using donor management systems.

Systems Building, Data Management & Maintenance

• Build and maintain systems for tracking donor interactions, grant submissions, and fundraising progress, ensuring all information is up-to-date and accessible.
• Oversee the implementation and maintenance of a donor management system and grant management system, ensuring they are optimized for efficient donor stewardship and grant management.
• Lead the hiring process for a Development Associate position.
• Ensure the Development Associate and team are properly trained to use systems to track donations, communications, and reporting.

Reporting and Analysis

• Produce regular, insightful reports on donor engagement, fundraising progress, and grants, sharing these updates with the Executive Leadership team and Board of Directors.
• Provide analysis and recommendations to adjust strategy as needed, ensuring that fundraising goals are being met and donor relations are being effectively managed.
• Develop and present reports to funders on the outcomes and impact of their contributions, with a focus on transparency and accountability.

Funder Engagement Team Fundraising Initiatives

• Chair the Funder Engagement Team (FET), guiding the development and implementation of joint fundraising initiatives and ensuring progress toward deliverables.
• Collaborate with FET members: oversee work plans and manage collaborative fundraising proposals.
• Support FET fundraising initiatives through strategic planning, donor engagement activities, and direct outreach efforts.

Team Management and Collaboration

• Manage the Development Associate’s responsibilities, providing guidance and oversight.
• Supervise the Development Associate, providing coaching, guidance, and support to help them succeed in their role.
• Ensure effective collaboration between the development team and other departments to ensure seamless alignment of fundraising activities with programmatic goals.
• Collaborate with the Executive Leadership team on budget planning and oversight related to fundraising and development activities.
• Contribute to the creation of a positive, high-performance team culture, focused on continuous learning and impact.

Position Qualifications:

• 7+ years of experience in nonprofit development, with a focus on environmental health, environmental justice, or economic justice organizations.
• Proven experience in donor relations, fundraising strategy, and grant writing, with a track record of securing major gifts and grants.
• Strong understanding of environmental justice issues, public health, and the intersectionality of social, economic, and environmental challenges.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to engage and inspire diverse audiences, including donors, community members, and stakeholders.
• Strong leadership, team-building, and collaborative skills.
• Experience supervising employees.
• Experience with Donor Management Systems (DMS), Customer Relationship Management (CRM) systems, Grant Management Systems, and other fundraising software tools and databases.
• Strong organizational, project management, and leadership skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
• Commitment to equity, diversity, and inclusion, with experience in fostering an inclusive and collaborative team environment.
• Ability to travel up to 6-8 times a year including staff meetings, funder visits, and conferences.

See the full position description at: https://comingcleaninc.org/assets/media/documents/Development%20Director%20Position%20Description%20[April%202025].docx.pdf

Preferred Location:

This is a fully remote position within the United States, with preference for candidates in Vermont, Maine, Pennsylvania, West Virginia, Michigan, Missouri, or New Hampshire.