Director guiding global fundraising strategy and operations for New Energy Nexus, an NGO supporting clean-energy entrepreneurs. Leading prioritization, distributed teams, proposals, CRM systems, and reporting.
Responsibilities
Lead the internal engine behind New Energy Nexus's global fundraising and business development efforts
Report to the Chief Executive Officer
Develop a living, prioritized development strategy using proposal outcomes, funder conversations, market signals and organizational learnings
Synthesize funder intelligence into clear fundraising priorities
Identify focus areas across programs and geographies based on funder appetite, pipeline strength and organizational priorities
Maintain visibility into the funding pipeline by funder, program, chapter and stage
Flag pipeline risks, gaps and unrestricted-versus-restricted balance issues
Translate strategy into guidance on opportunity prioritization, proposal repositioning and team investment
Advise the CEO and program leads on funding strategy
Lead and develop the global platform-level development team, including recruiting, hiring, onboarding, coaching and performance management
Translate strategy into rolling team work plans with aligned ownership, resources and timelines
Build collaboration across platform staff, country leaders, fundraisers and program leads
Run fundraising operating rhythms, including pipeline reviews, proposal coordination and prioritization check-ins
Coordinate multi-country and multi-program proposals, integrating inputs into cohesive narratives and budgets
Build and maintain a central library of fundraising collateral
Draft and maintain funder and conference decks using modular content
Partner with the Chief Communications Officer on messaging, program updates and brand standards
Provide country leads and fundraisers with tools, templates, frameworks and support
Build feedback loops between engagement, strategy, priorities and planning
Own fundraising CRM and pipeline-tracking systems, ensuring data quality and consistent use
Produce regular and ad hoc leadership reports and dashboards on pipeline health, funder trends and fundraising goals
Standardize proposal, reporting and stewardship templates and processes
Track outcomes against strategy and refine it as data develops
Ensure fundraising protocols and internal and external reporting are completed on time and to consistent quality standards
Establish clear visibility into global pipeline priorities, risks and opportunities
Build an effective operating rhythm and improve coordination across platform, country and program teams
Establish consistent CRM and pipeline management practices
Create an accessible library of standardized fundraising collateral and tools
Establish feedback loops between funder intelligence, performance and development strategy
Requirements
8+ years of experience across nonprofit fundraising/development, development strategy and/or development operations
At least 5 years working directly within nonprofit or philanthropic fundraising
Deep practical understanding of the fundraising cycle, funder decision-making, proposal development and stewardship
Strong track record leading complex philanthropic/grant proposals, ideally involving multiple programmes, geographies or internal stakeholders
Demonstrated experience turning frontline or field-level input into strategy and prioritization
Demonstrated people-management experience, including coaching, performance management, setting priorities and allocating team capacity
Experience leading a distributed team is strongly preferred
Experience operating in a global or matrix organisation and coordinating stakeholders who do not report directly to them
Comfortable using CRM and pipeline data for fundraising decisions, forecasting and team management
Familiarity with the climate, clean energy, or entrepreneurship support landscape is a strong plus
Experience conducting dedicated funder-market or landscape research is advantageous
Structured, analytical thinking and ability to synthesize qualitative field input into recommendations
Adaptability, self-starter attitude, and growth mindset
High emotional intelligence, trust-building ability, cultural sensitivity and curiosity
Exceptional written communication skills
Strong project management skills
Comfortable serving as an internal partner rather than the primary external face of fundraising
Ability to work with a global team across time zones, with periodic travel for internal meetings and conferences/convenings
Proficiency in database/CRM management, Google Workspace, and Slack
Foundational knowledge of global clean energy and climate change solutions and ecosystems, or willingness to self-learn
Some meetings may take place outside regular work hours
No relocation assistance is available
Applicants must submit a resume, cover letter, and responses to application questions
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