Director of Growth & Giving
Quick answer
Elemental Impact is hiring a hybrid Director of Growth & Giving located in Honolulu, San Francisco, or New York paying $138,100-$207,200 to lead fundraising strategy and donor cultivation for climate innovation.
- Role
- Director of Growth & Giving
- Organization
- Elemental Impact
- Location
- Honolulu, San Francisco, or New York (Hybrid options available)
- Work setup
- Hybrid
- Level
- Senior
- Compensation
- $138,100 - $207,200
- Category
- Development & Fundraising
The role
Elemental Impact is seeking a Director of Growth & Giving to lead high-level fundraising efforts, including creative pitch development and proposal writing for climate-focused initiatives. The role involves managing a growing pipeline of high-net-worth individuals and institutional funders to raise $30m+ annually. The successful candidate will collaborate across teams to structure complex philanthropic instruments such as recoverable grants and Program-Related Investments. This position offers a strategic opportunity to blend technical climate expertise with advanced fundraising operations in a mission-driven environment.
What you'll do
- Lead creative pitch development and write technical proposals for philanthropic funding.
- Manage and cultivate a pipeline of HNW individuals, foundations, and institutional donors.
- Design and implement systems to solicit programmatic updates and impact data for donor messaging.
- Structure complex financial instruments like PRIs and recoverable grants in collaboration with finance teams.
- Direct and oversee the Growth Manager to meet annual fundraising targets of $30m+.
What it takes
- Proven track record in high-level fundraising, pitch development, and proposal writing.
- Deep technical expertise in climate technology, impact investing, or the environment sector.
- Experience with CRM systems (HubSpot), Excel financial modeling, and Google Slides presentations.
- Demonstrated ability to bridge nonprofit and for-profit/consulting sectors.
- Strong communication skills with the ability to translate complex data into compelling donor narratives.
What you'll bring
How we treat you
Comprehensive employee benefits including a professional development stipend and three weeks of paid time off.
Frequently asked questions
Where is this job located?
The role is primarily based in Honolulu, San Francisco, or New York with a hybrid work model, though remote options will be considered for the right candidate.
What is the compensation for this role?
The salary range for this position is between $138,100 and $207,200, depending on candidate location, experience, and skills.
What are the key qualifications required?
Candidates should have significant fundraising experience, technical knowledge of climate innovation and impact investing, and proficiency in tools like HubSpot and Excel.
How should I apply for this position?
Applications are accepted on a rolling basis; interested candidates are advised to submit a cover letter detailing their relevant experience.
How to apply
Apply directly on Elemental Impact's site. We link straight through — no resume parsing, no profile to fill out.
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