1. Development Director
Center for Resource Solutions
Full time position
Application deadline: May 16, 2008
Compensation: Salary DOE, plus benefits

Scope and Responsibilities
The Center for Resource Solutions (CRS) seeks an executive-level fundraising professional with a proven record of accomplishment. CRS is a highly influential, entrepreneurial NGO at the forefront of clean-energy policy and carbon-market development issues in a rapidly changing domestic and international energy sector. Founded in 1997 and headquartered in San Francisco, CRS's staff works to develop new policies and programs in this constantly evolving area and provides expert responses to climate change issues with the speed and effectiveness necessary to supply real-time solutions. Our successful leadership through collaboration and environmental innovation helps to build essential policies and consumer-protection mechanisms in renewable energy, greenhouse gas reductions, and energy efficiency that foster healthy and sustained growth in national and global markets.

Position Summary
The CRS Development Director is responsible for the strategic direction and overall management of fundraising initiatives, including institutional, governmental and individual giving activities. The Development Director also represents the organization at philanthropic-related events and meetings. The Development Director is responsible for raising funds to support a $2 million annual budget for programs and operations while contributing business acumen to a growing stable of innovative earned-income programs.

Areas of Responsibility

1. Fundraising:  The Development Director identifies and implements annual and long range fundraising plans, researches potential donors, seeks out new methods of fundraising, oversees the grant writing process, and provides donor information and guidelines to program managers. The Development Director serves as a resource for fundraising needs and stays informed on fundraising resources and trends. A key function of the position is relationship building with new and existing donors, and collaborative funding relationships with other organizations.
   
   Tasks will include:
   • Develop and monitor fundraising goals and budget. Regularly report on status and achievement of fundraising objectives to Executive Director, Board and staff.
   • Develop annual strategies for achieving fundraising goals, including researching and cultivating new funding sources for current and proposed programs.
   • Oversee foundation and corporate relations efforts for the organization.
   • Write and/or supervise the writing of grants to foundation, corporate and government sources for support.
   • Evaluate and implement individual giving and major gift fundraising strategies.
   • Train and manage development staff.
   • Support and execute fundraising events for the organization.
   • Oversee and maintain the development tool of the organization’s Customer Relationship Management database.
     
     
2. Stewardship/Reporting
   • Manage grant reporting requirements and necessary follow up for successful grant applications. 
   • Ensure that all gifts received are acknowledged in a timely manner.
   • Update Web site information related to development activities.
   • Oversee creation and distribution of Development outreach materials, including CRS electronic newsletter, in coordination with Communications Division.
     
     
3. Contract Compliance:  The Development Director maintains information and files on all current contracts, including copies of all signed contracts, and reviews terms of all incoming contracts with the Business Line Directors and Bookkeeper. Other tasks may include:
   • Monitor program activities to ensure compliance (deliverables goals are completed)
   • Manage contract reporting process (gathering program and financial data)

The successful applicant must have a proven track record of success with at least five years experience working on fundraising and development-related activities. Knowledge of and contacts within the institutional and individual giving communities is highly desirable. Experience working in the sustainability field or on issues dealing with natural resources is encouraged but not an obligatory requirement. Previous work experience in a non-profit setting is essential.

CRS is looking for someone who understands or is a quick study on energy, climate change and sustainability issues and able to anticipate and capitalize on the grantmaking community's interest in supporting CRS’ work. Additionally, the ideal candidate will be able to effectively communicate our mission and program needs to potential donors. This individual must have superior writing and editing skills, have previous experience managing personnel and be a strong team player, capable of working collaboratively with other CRS staff. More information about CRS is available at www.resource-solutions.org.

CRS offers a generous benefits package (health, dental & vision, contribution to pension plan) and above-average salary for Bay Area NGOs; offer will be competitive and commensurate with experience, but we cannot offer relocation assistance.

CRS is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate based on race, sex, age, national origin, marital status, ancestry, sexual orientation or disability. Women and minorities are strongly encouraged to apply. All inquiries are held in strict confidence.

Applications should be emailed to devdir@resource-solutions.org with the words Development Director and your name in the subject line. Please attach cover letter and resume. No calls, please.

Deadline: Please submit cover letter and resume by May 16, 2008.

ABOUT CRS
The Center for Resource Solutions (CRS) is a national nonprofit with global impact. CRS brings forth expert responses to climate change issues with the speed and effectiveness necessary to provide real-time solutions. Our leadership through collaboration and environmental innovation builds policies and consumer-protection mechanisms in renewable energy, greenhouse gas reductions, and energy efficiency that foster healthy and sustained growth in national and international markets.

The Center for Resource Solutions is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, sex, age, national origin, marital status, ancestry, sexual orientation or disability. All inquiries are held in strict confidence.