Institutional Partnerships Lead (Remote)

Environmental Defense Fund, Inc.; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 98,000 - 104,000; Full time

Job summary

Environmental Defense Fund, Inc. is seeking a dynamic fundraising professional to lead and expand support from foundations and institutional donors. You will craft cultivation plans, manage donor relationships, and collaborate with program staff to communicate EDF’s environmental impact.

The role requires strong writing, presentation, and collaboration skills, with a track record in high-integrity fundraising in a fast-paced nonprofit setting. National travel may be involved as needed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university with six years of nonprofit fundraising success.
• Advanced degree may substitute for up to two years of experience.
• Demonstrated experience identifying, qualifying, and cultivating new donor prospects, preferably with foundations or institutional donors.

Responsibilities

• Initiate and grow relationships with prospective institutional and foundation donors.
• Conduct proactive prospecting and outreach for institutional donors widely.
• Develop and execute donor cultivation plans aligned with EDF’s priorities.

Skills

Donor cultivation

Prospect research

Relationship management

Communication

Presentation skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Advanced degree allowed

Tools

Salesforce

Microsoft Office

Job description

Environmental Defense Fund, Inc. is seeking a dynamic fundraising professional to lead and expand support from foundations and institutional donors. You will craft cultivation plans, manage donor relationships, and collaborate with program staff to communicate EDF’s environmental impact.

The role requires strong writing, presentation, and collaboration skills, with a track record in high-integrity fundraising in a fast-paced nonprofit setting. National travel may be involved as needed.