Director of Campaigns

Earthjustice; San Francisco (CA); Hybrid; USD 167,000 - 208,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote work options

Hybrid work arrangements

Travel opportunities

Job summary

Earthjustice is seeking a strategic, collaborative fundraising leader to direct a transformational $1B+ comprehensive campaign. The Director, Campaigns will shape strategy, align priorities, and lead enterprise-wide planning from vision to execution.

This role partners with trustees, volunteers, consultants, and cross-functional teams to ensure campaign success. Reporting to the Development Leadership Team, this leader will guide campaign strategy, performance, volunteer engagement, and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required; advanced degree preferred.
• 10+ years nonprofit fundraising experience, including leadership of large-scale campaigns.
• 5+ years leading and developing high-performing teams.
• Demonstrated success securing and closing complex principal and major gifts.
• Experience leading enterprise-wide, cross-functional initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Lead strategy and execution of Earthjustice's multi-year comprehensive fundraising campaign.
• Develop campaign vision, case for support, funding priorities, milestones, and structure.
• Direct campaign planning, feasibility, pacing, forecasting, and readiness.
• Manage campaign consultants and external advisors.
• Drive revenue strategy, forecasting, and performance measurement.
• Collaborate with senior leadership and frontline fundraisers on cultivation and stewardship of transformational gifts.
• Develop reporting, dashboards, and evaluation processes to guide decisions.

Skills

Strategic leadership

Nonprofit fundraising

Team leadership

Stakeholder engagement

Project management

Communication

Donor stewardship

Education

Bachelor's degree

Advanced degree

Tools

Fundraising CRM

Campaign planning tools

Data analytics

Job description

Location: Remote or Hybrid (San Francisco or New York preferred; other locations negotiable)

Lead a transformational $1B+ fundraising campaign that will help shape the future of one of the nation's most influential environmental organizations.

About Earthjustice

Earthjustice is the nation's premier environmental law organization, using the power of law and partnership to protect public health, preserve wild places and wildlife, advance clean energy, and combat climate change. Guided by a commitment to justice, inclusion, partnership, and excellence, Earthjustice works every day to create a healthier, more sustainable future.

The Opportunity

Earthjustice is seeking a strategic, collaborative fundraising leader to direct the organization's next transformational $1B+ comprehensive campaign benefiting Earthjustice, Earthjustice Action, and Earthjustice International.

Reporting as a member of the Development Leadership Team, the Director, Campaigns will shape campaign strategy, align fundraising priorities across the organization, and lead enterprise-wide campaign planning from vision through execution. This role serves as a trusted advisor to senior leadership while partnering with fundraisers, trustees, volunteers, consultants, and cross‑functional teams to ensure campaign success.

This is an exceptional opportunity for an experienced campaign executive who enjoys building strategy, leading high‑performing teams, coordinating complex initiatives, and helping organizations achieve ambitious philanthropic goals.

Position Summary

The Director, Campaigns provides strategic leadership for Earthjustice's comprehensive fundraising campaigns, including planning, execution, evaluation, and organizational readiness.

This leader oversees campaign strategy, fundraising performance, volunteer engagement, campaign operations, and team leadership while ensuring alignment across Development and organizational priorities. The Director also serves as a key advisor to executive leadership and manages external campaign consultants, trustees, and volunteer leaders throughout the campaign lifecycle.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead strategy and execution of Earthjustice's multi‑year comprehensive fundraising campaign.
• Develop campaign vision, case for support, funding priorities, milestones, and campaign structure.
• Direct campaign planning, feasibility, pacing, forecasting, and organizational readiness.
• Manage campaign consultants and external advisors.
• Drive campaign revenue strategy, forecasting, and performance measurement.
• Partner with senior leadership and frontline fundraisers on cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship of transformational gifts.
• Develop campaign reporting, dashboards, and evaluation processes to guide strategic decisions.

Volunteer & Stakeholder Engagement

• Partner with trustees, senior leaders, and fundraising staff to build campaign momentum.
• Represent Earthjustice externally while strengthening relationships with philanthropic leaders and strategic partners.

Leadership & Team Development

• Serve on the Development Leadership Team, helping shape departmental strategy and cross‑functional collaboration.
• Lead and develop the Campaigns team while fostering an inclusive, high‑performing culture.
• Oversee budgeting, staffing, and administrative responsibilities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required; advanced degree preferred.
• 10+ years of nonprofit fundraising experience, including leadership of large‑scale comprehensive campaigns.
• 5+ years leading and developing high‑performing teams.
• Demonstrated success securing and closing complex principal and major gifts.
• Experience leading enterprise‑wide, cross‑functional initiatives.
• Exceptional strategic planning, organizational leadership, and project management skills.
• Strong written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Experience with fundraising CRMs, campaign planning tools, and data‑driven decision making.
• Knowledge of fundraising best practices, donor stewardship, and campaign management.
• Commitment to Earthjustice's values of Justice, Excellence, Inclusion, and Partnership.

Earthjustice offers a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package.

• Other Locations: $167,300-$207,700

Remote and hybrid work arrangements are available. Some travel, evening, and weekend work is required.