Foundations Officer II

What You'll Do Foundation Solicitation, Relationship Development, and Grants Management: (50%) Manage a portfolio of current and prospective supporters capable of giving mid-to-high six figures and low seven figure foundation grants, targeting a minimum of $2 - $4 million annually toward the team’s cash goal. Implement custom stewardship plans for current donors, including managing grant proposals, reporting deadlines, timely acknowledgements, and other deliverables; and identifying and developing opportunities for personal engagement between foundation contacts and staff and trustees/board members, such as one-to-one meetings, event invitations, and program update briefings. Ensure growth of donor base and increased giving by identifying, researching, and cultivating potential sources of foundation support in partnership with the prospect management team and by developing strong relationships between funders and our leadership and program teams. Maintain active engagement with funders across the philanthropic sector by monitoring trends, attending conferences, and regularly reaching out to contacts. Program and Organization Knowledge and Communication: (25%) Follow issues related to Earthjustice litigation and remain conversant in the work of assigned Earthjustice and Earthjustice Action programs. This includes reading all relevant legal matters, board books, news and communications generated by Earthjustice and Earthjustice Action, and news from external sources. Develop a working knowledge of Earthjustice and Earthjustice Action's current and past accomplishments and current programs and budgets. Develop strong relationships with key program staff and leadership to maintain timely updates on program changes and to support cultivation and stewardship with funders, including attending program meetings as necessary. Budget Creation and Financial Reporting: (15%) In coordination with program and finance staff, and occasionally with external partners, assist with the development of budgets and financial reports, informing the process with donor expectations and knowledge of relevant cases in the database. Keep team leadership and program staff and leadership abreast of grant-related budget commitments. Participate in the foundation revenue budget process – including estimates for the multi-year and annual budgets as well as periodic reforecasts and updates. General Responsibilities: (10%) Develop and implement an individual work plan to meet revenue goals. Adhere to Foundations team’s data entry protocols to ensure accurate revenue and relationship tracking and data hygiene. Attend departmental and organizational retreats for shared planning, team building, and professional development. Ongoing Learning Actively pursue professional development and contribute to a culture of learning by building skills and sharing knowledge. Please note that the percentage breakdowns provided above serve as a guideline and that other duties may be assigned as part of the job’s requirements. What You’ll Bring Bachelor’s degree required. 6+ years of successful experience in foundation fundraising and 3+ years of experience managing complex funder relationships and cultivating high‑capacity funders. A valid driver’s license required. Experience managing complex $300k and above grants and building expansive funding partnerships. Ability to synthesize complex material, to translate it into readable, engaging, and persuasive prose, and to communicate it clearly and succinctly to various stakeholders. Outstanding verbal and interpersonal communication skills. Ability to build and interpret program budgets and financial reports. Ability to prioritize and to manage work independently; ability to perform effectively and with minimal supervision under pressure of multiple deadlines. Ability to work constructively as a member of a team; bring and foster a collaborative spirit. Demonstrated commitment to Earthjustice’s values of Justice, Excellence, Inclusion, and Partnership. Salary & Benefits We offer a competitive salary and excellent, comprehensive benefits. We also offer a casual and congenial work environment. Salaries at Earthjustice are determined by working location and are commensurate with the experience required. The annual salary range for this role in San Francisco, CA or New York, NY is $127,500 – $141,700. The annual salary range for this role in Washington, DC or Chicago, IL is $121,200 – $134,700. The statements herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this classification. It is not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required for personnel so classified. EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY STATEMENT As an equal opportunity employer, we are committed to employment practices that ensure that employees and applicants for employment are provided with equal opportunities without regard to race, color, national origin, ancestry, sex, age, religion, physical or mental disability, medical condition, veteran status, marital status, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information or any other factor that is not related to the position. For positions located within the City and County of San Francisco Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment-qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records. #J-18808-Ljbffr