Job Title: Institutional Fundraising Manager
Reports to: Development Director
Start Date: January 2026
Salary range: $75,000-$100,000
Location: Remote with occasional in-person time
Greenlight America is a new organization that mobilizes grassroots power to win local siting and permitting campaigns for clean energy projects. We do this by partnering with local groups and activists to run strategic campaigns that win approval for clean energy projects in their communities. Our founding team has led some of the largest grassroots organizing networks in the country, and we are building a scalable model for engaging and mobilizing local residents in support of clean energy.
POSITION OVERVIEW:
Greenlight America is seeking an Institutional Fundraising Manager to be a driving force behind our growing fundraising operation. This person will lead a high-volume grant proposal and reporting portfolio and play a central role in bringing in the resources that power our campaigns.
This hands-on role will write, manage, and track a large number of grant proposals and reports throughout the year, work directly with funders, and help shape and grow Greenlight’s institutional funding strategy, serving as a key partner to the Development Director in institutional strategy and cultivating new funding opportunities.
Additionally, the Institutional Fundraising Manager will manage Greenlight’s institutional fundraising strategies and other projects such as our annual report, stewardship communications, and donor-facing events (e.g., Climate Week, regional donor meetings, etc).
This position is an excellent opportunity to work with a start up nonprofit that has noted recent successes with local clean energy campaigns that has advanced 15 GW of clean energy to the grid, avoiding approximately 2 million tons of GHG emissions annually.
The position is remote and reports to the Development Director.
PRIMARY ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Institutional Fundraising
- Own an individual portfolio of institutional donors where you will be responsible for drafting a large volume of grant proposals and reports, as well as creating strategic pitches and tailored outreach to institutional funders
- Develop compelling narratives, tailored pitches, and persuasive case statements that reflect Greenlight’s strategy and impact.
- Implement strategies to identify, cultivate, and engage new institutional donors and retain current funders
- Track and manage grant budgets, timelines, and deliverables to ensure compliance and timely reporting.
Donor Engagement & Stewardship
- Lead the creation of our annual report and other institutional fundraising collateral.
- Drive a clear, consistent stewardship strategy with regularly cadenced updates, personalized outreach, and strategic engagement with institutional donors (e.g., impact notes, updates, tailored thank-yous).
- Lead and implement development team special projects, as well as collaborate and assist with other development team activities as needed
- Ensure donor communications reflect Greenlight’s mission, vision, and impact with clarity and inspiration.
Events and strategic initiatives
- Partner with the Development Director to design and implement institutional fundraising plans, growing Greenlight’s funder base and building relationships with funders in key geographies.
- Take the lead on donor-focused events such as Climate Week and regional donor stewardship events and opportunities.
- Manage logistics, strategy, and follow-up for institutional donor events.
EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS
Key Qualifications
We are especially interested in candidates with the following qualifications:
- Must have 3+ years fundraising experience in climate/clean energy, including some specific grant writing experience with institutional funders that support clean energy permitting
- Exceptional writing and editing skills — able to make complex campaigns clear, compelling, and urgent
- Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple deadlines
- Collaborative, strategic, and energized by a fast-paced fundraising environment
- Excellent verbal communication skills
- Willingness to think creatively, take risks, objectively evaluate results, and iterate
- Strong interpersonal skills and collaborative team player
- Experience with analyzing and preparing budgets
- Familiarity with assessment and evaluation methods
- Adept at online research
- Proficient with Google Suite equivalents and database systems, including Word, Excel and Adobe Acrobat on a PC platform
- Passion for accelerating the clean energy transition
Preferred Qualifications
- Demonstrated experience meeting multi-million dollar fundraising goals
- 4+ years of experience specifically with institutional climate and/or clean energy donors
COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS:
The base annual salary for this position is $75,000-$100,000. We offer an excellent benefits package which includes 100% employer paid premiums for medical, dental, and vision insurance, unlimited paid time off, monthly technology stipend, and retirement contributions through 401k and Roth plans.
Placement within the stated salary range will be determined based on the candidate’s years of relevant professional experience.
TO APPLY:
- Please submit a resume and cover letter.
- Applications will be considered on a rolling basis, with priority to candidates that apply by December 1st, 2025.
- If you require accommodations so that you may participate in the selection process, please email accommodations @ greenlightamerica.org
Due to the volume of applicants, we will only contact applicants whose skill sets, and experience meet our needs.
DIVERSITY AND EQUITY IN OPPORTUNITY:
Greenlight America is proud to be an equal opportunity employer, and an anti-racist organization that prohibits discrimination in its governance, programs and activities on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, disability, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, reprisal, marital status, amnesty, status as a covered veteran, because all or part of an individual’s income is derived from public assistance or for any other non-merit based factor. Women, people of color, LGBTQ+ people, and members of other historically and presently disenfranchised populations are strongly encouraged to apply.
Our goal is for a work experience that has meaning and impact on the world and on our professional lives, and a workplace where you can feel supported and proud. You can learn more about us at greenlightamerica.org.
This position also supports Greenlight Action, an affiliated 501(c)(4) organization. While motivated by the same core values, Greenlight America and Greenlight Action operate independently of one another and each organization has its own board of directors.