Project Manager, Funder Collaboration (CWF)

ClimateWorks Foundation; San Francisco (CA); Hybrid; USD 100,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

ClimateWorks Foundation is seeking a Project Manager, Funder Collaborations based in our San Francisco office to support leadership in organizing multi-day climate funder meetings and related projects. You will lead the execution of two to three major international hybrid convenings annually, bridging programmatic, logistical, and stakeholder coordination efforts.

The role requires proactive, detail-oriented project management and high-touch client-service orientation.

Responsibilities

• Lead the execution of two to three major international hybrid convenings annually.
• Coordinate internal and external stakeholders to advance funder collaboration initiatives.
• Oversee internal processes and collaborate with program staff to support global climate initiatives.

Job description

ClimateWorks Foundation is a global organization committed to our mission: to end the climate crisis by amplifying the power of philanthropy. Since our founding in 2008, we have awarded over $1 billion in grants to more than 500 organizations advancing climate solutions around the world. We helped grow the field of climate philanthropy to where it stands today, establishing infrastructure, global networks, and momentum for continued growth. Through our Global Programs and Services we equip philanthropy with global knowledge, networks, and solutions to drive climate progress.

ABOUT THE POSITION

The Project Manager, Funder Collaborations will report to the Associate Director, Funder Collaborations, and will be based in the ClimateWorks San Francisco Office, supporting the department leadership as they organize multi-day international climate funder meetings and projects that tackle a breadth of climate mitigation and related strategies globally. This can include supporting CWF and other program staff in accomplishing their goals in funder meetings, bridging programmatic, collaborative and logistical work. The ideal candidate will possess an innate joy and curiosity for the art of event design and how events foster relationships, connection, and collaboration. They will be proactive, strategic, and detail-oriented, with a solutions-oriented project management approach and experience with both in-person and virtual events. This person will play a leadership role managing varied special projects, will naturally “connect the dots” in projects with multiple moving parts, and thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment. The Project Manager must possess a strong ability to anticipate needs, plan-ahead, and consistently operate with a high-touch client-service orientation.

As part of the Funder Collaborations team, they will be responsible for managing the execution of two to three major multi-faceted international hybrid convenings annually, plus coordinating and providing support to varied and evolving internal and external coalition projects. The Project Manager may also manage key internal operational and infrastructure projects to support the collaborations.

COMPENSATION

$100,000 to $120,000

ClimateWorks Foundation is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes a diverse candidate pool. The Foundation recognizes diversity as an asset essential to accomplishing its work and views diversity as encompassing differences in race and gender/gender identity, as well as age, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, job skills, education, and geographic location. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply as soon as possible.