TheCoTeam, LLC
Overview
Description Reporting to the CEO and overseeing the Philanthropy Manager, the Senior Director of Philanthropy will define the vision, shape strategy, and secure the major investments that power CAC’s bold fight for policies protecting our communities and climate. This role is for a highly‑experienced, creative fundraiser who thrives on relationship building, closing significant gifts, and cultivating a strong culture of fundraising. You will have the autonomy and authority to design and implement a comprehensive fundraising strategy to exceed our nearly $2 million annual fundraising goal. Your Location
Live in San Diego, CA or Orange County, CA (able to network, meet with donors, etc) No in office work required but must live in area (or an immediate plan for relocation) Our HQ : San Diego, CA Your Schedule
Monday to Friday (9am-5pm) Your Manager
Nicole Capretz, CEO Climate Action Campaign's Core Values
Justice Diversity Equity Inclusion Health Voice Safety Your Contribution to Climate Action Campaign
Lead Philanthropy Strategy : Design and execute a comprehensive fundraising plan Major Donor Development : Build strong relationships with major donors and prospects Partnerships :
Foundations, government, and corporate (multi-year, 6- & 7- figure commitments) Campaigns & Events :
Drive successful fundraising initiatives (inspire, engage, and expand donors) Donor Communications : Craft compelling stories, campaigns, and digital engagement strategies. Board Engagement :
Mentor / train Board Members in their philanthropic and fundraising roles Team Leadership :
Supervise and grow the Philanthropy Manager Team Culture :
Foster a collaborative, enthusiastic culture of philanthropy Community Presence :
Represent CAC at events and in community spaces What Makes You Successful
Proven Fundraiser :
15+ years of nonprofit fundraising success (grown major donor programs) Major Donor Strategist :
Skilled at identifying, cultivating, and closing six- and seven-figure gifts from individuals, foundations, and corporations. Strategic Leader :
Experienced in supervising staff and engaging boards Digitally Fluent :
Comfortable leveraging emerging digital tools (e.g. AI, CRM systems) Understands the Bigger Picture : Grasps the political and climate landscape (policy & advocacy) Equity-Centered :
Deeply committed to building a more fair and affordable future Passionate Visionary :
Motivated to make a lasting difference in advancing climate justice. Climate Action Campaign's Contribution to You
Salary : $135k to $170k / yr 403b w / 4% Match Medical / Dental / Vision : 100% coverage for employee (dependents paid by employee) Paid Holidays : 27 (You read that right!!) PTO Days : Starts at 15 (Then w / Tenure : 20 ) Cell Phone : $65 Stipend Transportation : $100 Stipend Salary Increase : $3k @ 5yrs (Then $5k One-Time Bonus Every 5yrs) At TheCoTeam contribution
At TheCoTeam we are the Anti-Recruiters. We help companies hire for a fraction the price of recruiters and white-label the leading edge of their hiring process. We do this by : Crafting exceptional job posts Posting these job descriptions to sites to drive applications Review all inbound resumes Inviting the most promising candidates to initial interviews (aka "Pre-Interviews") Assuring the appropriate alignment of skills / cultural fit / compensation Posting all interview notes, scorecards, and our assessment for review Short-listing the best candidates for 2nd Round interviews directly with the hiring company This saves companies at least 10hrs per role and allows them to focus on running their business!
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Description Reporting to the CEO and overseeing the Philanthropy Manager, the Senior Director of Philanthropy will define the vision, shape strategy, and secure the major investments that power CAC’s bold fight for policies protecting our communities and climate. This role is for a highly‑experienced, creative fundraiser who thrives on relationship building, closing significant gifts, and cultivating a strong culture of fundraising. You will have the autonomy and authority to design and implement a comprehensive fundraising strategy to exceed our nearly $2 million annual fundraising goal. Your Location
Live in San Diego, CA or Orange County, CA (able to network, meet with donors, etc) No in office work required but must live in area (or an immediate plan for relocation) Our HQ : San Diego, CA Your Schedule
Monday to Friday (9am-5pm) Your Manager
Nicole Capretz, CEO Climate Action Campaign's Core Values
Justice Diversity Equity Inclusion Health Voice Safety Your Contribution to Climate Action Campaign
Lead Philanthropy Strategy : Design and execute a comprehensive fundraising plan Major Donor Development : Build strong relationships with major donors and prospects Partnerships :
Foundations, government, and corporate (multi-year, 6- & 7- figure commitments) Campaigns & Events :
Drive successful fundraising initiatives (inspire, engage, and expand donors) Donor Communications : Craft compelling stories, campaigns, and digital engagement strategies. Board Engagement :
Mentor / train Board Members in their philanthropic and fundraising roles Team Leadership :
Supervise and grow the Philanthropy Manager Team Culture :
Foster a collaborative, enthusiastic culture of philanthropy Community Presence :
Represent CAC at events and in community spaces What Makes You Successful
Proven Fundraiser :
15+ years of nonprofit fundraising success (grown major donor programs) Major Donor Strategist :
Skilled at identifying, cultivating, and closing six- and seven-figure gifts from individuals, foundations, and corporations. Strategic Leader :
Experienced in supervising staff and engaging boards Digitally Fluent :
Comfortable leveraging emerging digital tools (e.g. AI, CRM systems) Understands the Bigger Picture : Grasps the political and climate landscape (policy & advocacy) Equity-Centered :
Deeply committed to building a more fair and affordable future Passionate Visionary :
Motivated to make a lasting difference in advancing climate justice. Climate Action Campaign's Contribution to You
Salary : $135k to $170k / yr 403b w / 4% Match Medical / Dental / Vision : 100% coverage for employee (dependents paid by employee) Paid Holidays : 27 (You read that right!!) PTO Days : Starts at 15 (Then w / Tenure : 20 ) Cell Phone : $65 Stipend Transportation : $100 Stipend Salary Increase : $3k @ 5yrs (Then $5k One-Time Bonus Every 5yrs) At TheCoTeam contribution
At TheCoTeam we are the Anti-Recruiters. We help companies hire for a fraction the price of recruiters and white-label the leading edge of their hiring process. We do this by : Crafting exceptional job posts Posting these job descriptions to sites to drive applications Review all inbound resumes Inviting the most promising candidates to initial interviews (aka "Pre-Interviews") Assuring the appropriate alignment of skills / cultural fit / compensation Posting all interview notes, scorecards, and our assessment for review Short-listing the best candidates for 2nd Round interviews directly with the hiring company This saves companies at least 10hrs per role and allows them to focus on running their business!
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