Head of Climate Development & Partnerships

Greentown Labs; Washington (District of Columbia); Hybrid; USD 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

Job summary

Greentown Labs in Washington DC is looking for a Head of Development to lead philanthropic and partnership revenue with a multi‑million‑dollar target. You will cultivate and solicit gifts from a wide donor base and establish a robust funding pipeline.

The role combines national major gifts with a secondary focus on annual giving and sponsorship, working with site leaders in Boston and Houston. Travel and hybrid work are expected.

Qualifications

• Experience leading gifts from six figures to multi‑million dollars.
• Strong ability to translate climate philanthropy into compelling funding cases.
• Proven track record in relationship building with diverse funders.

Responsibilities

• Lead cultivation, solicitation, and closing of gifts from $50K to $500K and beyond.
• Build and manage a national pipeline of major donors, foundations, and government funders.
• Write sophisticated funding proposals and manage donor reporting and compliance.

Skills

Major gifts fundraising

Donor relations

Grant writing

Strategic planning

Relationship management

Job description

Greentown Labs in Washington DC is looking for a Head of Development to lead philanthropic and partnership revenue with a multi‑million‑dollar target. You will cultivate and solicit gifts from a wide donor base and establish a robust funding pipeline.

The role combines national major gifts with a secondary focus on annual giving and sponsorship, working with site leaders in Boston and Houston. Travel and hybrid work are expected.