Vice President of Philanthropy (Houston, TX or Somerville, MA)

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8 May 2024

Full-Time Vice President of Philanthropy (Houston, TX or Somerville, MA)

Job Title : Vice President of Philanthropy

Job Level : Full-Time Salaried

Compensation : Salary Range $120,000 - $150,000

About Greentown Labs :

Greentown Labs is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit catalyzing climate solutions through entrepreneurship, partnership, and collaboration.

As the largest climatetech startup incubator in North America, Greentown brings together startups, corporates, investors, policymakers, and many others with a focus on scaling climate technologies.

Driven by the mission of providing startups the community, connections, and resources they need to thrive, Greentown offers lab space, shared office space, machine shops, electronics labs, tool shops, software and business resources, and a large network of corporate customers, investors, and more.

About the Position :

This inaugural position of Vice President of Philanthropy will report to and work closely with the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) and other members of the Executive Team.

The position will collaborate with various departments to ensure programmatic integration of philanthropic giving within the larger strategic plan to achieve revenue goals.

In this role, the VP of Philanthropy will work with a broad range of constituencies to stay well-informed of the current philanthropic climate to demonstrate the importance of Greentown Labs’ mission and impact.

The VP of Philanthropy will provide the overall vision for a new, integrated, and comprehensive fundraising program, focusing on building individual giving / major gifts, foundation giving, and the potential for capital campaigns.

They will be responsible for meeting the organization’s fiscal target in 2024, with the expectation that as we grow, our new major gifts program’s financial targets will also grow.

As part of the role, the VP of Philanthropy will oversee the foundation grants program and supervise two grant writers.

Primary Responsibilities of the Role :

• Demonstrate a commitment to Greentown Labs’ mission and maintain a comprehensive understanding of the current philanthropic climate.
• Serve as the architect of Greentown Labs’ development strategy and plan, providing leadership and vision to the organization on individual major giving.
• Develop a comprehensive understanding of Greentown Labs’ programs to inform creative proposals for donors and grant applications.
• Explore the feasibility of conducting capital campaigns to support capital investments.
• Work closely with the CEO to grow and diversify Greentown’s donor base and grant-funding sources.
• Oversee the foundation grants program and supervise the grant writers.
• Manage systems and maintain updated records within the CRM database to track performance toward revenue goals.
• Develop and manage a portfolio of top major donors and prospects through face-to-face visits and personalized proposal development.
• Lead and oversee all programs for donor cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship.
• Collaborate with the marketing and events department to support fundraising events and donor communications.
• Engage and retain existing donors, and encourage giving at higher levels.
• Work with Board of Directors members to secure their gifts and cultivate their involvement in engaging new donors.

Skills & Experience :

• Goal-oriented, with a proven track record for personally securing gifts.
• 5-7+ years of philanthropic fundraising experience.
• Highly collaborative, communicative, and transparent.
• Excellent verbal, interpersonal, and customer service skills.
• Strong entrepreneurial orientation and ability to thrive as a self-starter.
• Excellent writing and organizational skills; strong follow-through and attention to detail.
• Awareness and experience in engaging in conversations about all aspects of identity.
• Adaptable and excels in a diverse, high-energy environment.
• Experience with fundraising CRMs, including Salesforce.
• Commitment to the Greentown Labs’ mission.

Compensation, Location, and Benefits :

The salary range for this position is $120,000 and is commensurate with experience up to $150,000. In addition to a competitive salary, Greentown Labs offers a generous benefits package, including medical, dental, and vision insurance, a 401k plan, and 25 days (5 weeks) of PTO plus holidays.

This role is expected to be on-site at Greentown Labs in Somerville, MA, or Houston, TX at least three days per week, with the option to work remotely two days per week.

Employment with Greentown Labs is on an at will basis, meaning either the applicant / employee or Greentown Labs can end the employment relationship at any time.

Equal opportunity :

Greentown Labs seeks to fully represent our community and constituencies. We actively encourage candidates from broad, diverse backgrounds to apply.

Greentown Labs is an equal opportunity employer.

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