Rewiring America is a growing nonprofit, working to launch a movement that&nbsp;electrifies everything, starting with our 121 million households.
Through accurate, accessible, and actionable data and storytelling tools that power smart, inclusive advocacy and market-transforming partnerships, Rewiring America aims to achieve national emissions goals, improve our health, lower monthly bills, and create millions of clean energy jobs.

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Are you an educator, writer, creator, producer, and electrification enthusiast all rolled into one? We need you. We’re building the most dynamic, creative, informative, and, well, electrifying educational content package the world has ever seen. It’ll be an online course for all types of learners, across a variety of sectors, ages, and educational levels. The key is to make it customizable and creative – think electric modules that can be packaged up into just the right course content for a range of audiences and stakeholders. Scope of Work:<ul> <li>Oversee the shaping of a dynamic, multimedia educational experience, managing content creation across written course components, presentation material, and custom creative assets.</li> <li>Write and shape content alongside our sector experts, distilling complex ideas into punchy, accessible content, and writing creative briefs for those content pieces.</li> <li>Develop systems, processes, and workflows for assigning, editing, curating.</li> <li>Work with our team as well as key education/electrification stakeholders/experts to build, edit, and refine content, making sure to include diverse perspectives that include low- and middle-income voices, and reflect geographic diversity.</li> <li>Manage course creation timelines.</li> <li>Work with our team to shape, budget, and plan creative, which will be done both in and out of house.</li> <li>Recommend and utilize online education tools and platforms as necessary.</li> <li>Test and refine content and presentation as necessary.</li> <li>Be a trusted resource, partner, and sounding board for our team on all matters creative education content.</li> </ul> Deliverables:<ul> <li>Phase 1: Discovery</li> <li>Phase 2: Development of initial course outline, content and production plans. Present recommendation to key stakeholders </li> <li>Phase 3: Pre-production (scripting, talent sourcing, storyboarding.) </li> <li>Phase 4: Develop modular course program including 3-4 hours of programming, apportioned into facilitated, pre-recorded pieces as necessary.12-18 multimedia creative pieces produced, including but not limited to:<ul> <li>Audio</li> <li>Video interviews</li> <li>Motion graphics/animation</li> <li>Comics</li> </ul> </li> <li>Phase 5: Development and presentation of facilitation guide and notes</li> <li>Phase 6: Presentation of final course to executive leadership team</li> <li>Phase 7: Conduct student demos &amp; refine materials based on feedback </li> </ul> Expected Timeline:<ul> <li>4-6 months, with timing of each phase to be determined by contractor and Head Of Comms and Brand</li> <li>During the project, this consultant will report to the Head of Comms and Brand and work with various internal and external stakeholders to develop the curriculum.</li> <li>Start date: ASAP, pending references.</li> </ul> Compensation Terms:Paid by an hourly rate or lump sum, contingent upon the review and approval of the contractor's proposal.

Electric Curriculum Designer - Contract

About Rewiring AmericaRewiring America is a growing nonprofit working to launch a movement to electrify everything, starting with our 121 million households. We are motivated by the fact that 90 percent of all emissions in the U.S. are energy related and 42 percent of those energy emissions come from the decisions we make in our homes: how we heat our air and water, cook our food, and dry our clothes and what kind of cars we drive. Through accurate, accessible and actionable data and storytelling tools that power smart, inclusive advocacy and market-transforming partnerships, Rewiring America aims to achieve national emissions goals, improve our health, lower monthly bills and create millions of clean energy jobs. Our firm belief is that the electrification of the economy -- starting with understanding the American household as the keystone of our infrastructure -- is the most equity-centered way to address the climate crisis. We are focused on transforming the market, with the urgency required to meet the moment we are in and to take advantage of the vast opportunity in front of us. The Opportunity and Position SummaryWith a clear and inspiring vision, smart strategies and significant and sustained financial support, we are seeking an entrepreneurial and motivated Coordinator to join our growing Investment Team. This position will report to the Director of Investment. In this newly created entry level development position, this self-starter will help to further develop and act as the administrative backbone of Rewiring America’s rapidly growing fundraising team. Tasks include but are not limited to updating and maintaining the donor database, setting up meetings and maintaining calendars, gift processing and sending acknowledgements, assisting with the production of fundraising events, and more. As the second hire on this small, but mighty and expanding team, this position plays a pivotal role in shaping and growing the donor pipeline, and for helping Rewiring America meet our ambitious fundraising objectives, so that we can collectively deliver on our mission to electrify everything. What You’ll Do <ul> <li>Enhance and maintain effective systems for tracking donor information and measuring progress against goals to ensure data integrity. This includes running progress reports, tracking deadlines and important outreach tasks, and ensuring all contact and interaction data is well-maintained and up to date. </li> <li>Process gifts, send thank you acknowledgements to donors, keep the team updated on new funding received. Manage the acknowledgement of gifts and assure that all types of donations are properly documented. </li> <li>Attend relevant meetings pertaining to fundraising. Capture and produce action-oriented notes related to fundraising activities, donor action items, and next steps for the department</li> <li>Manage fundraising distribution list(s) including email updates, newsletters, and all other relevant donor distribution lists.</li> <li>Help design and pull reports from Salesforce to help the investment team analyze and track fundraising efforts and outreach.</li> <li>Manage the calendar of the Investment team and assist with scheduling meetings with donors as needed.</li> <li>Manage and maintain the organization of fundraising files.</li> </ul>RequirementsWho You AreThe incoming Development Coordinator - Investment will be driven by their belief in and commitment to Rewiring America’s values, vision, and mission. You have a genuine passion for data and understand what it takes to sell this organization’s mission. You are committed to supporting the team's broader efforts around raising revenue and growing the organization. You are highly organized, and either possess, or are keen to quickly learn the ins and outs of major gifts fundraising, and the “behind the scenes” support required to grow into a rapidly growing organization. This role is well suited for someone with an interest in professional growth in direct frontline fundraising, non profit operations, or management.Through their track record as a motivated self-starter, the successful candidate embraces the dynamism of doing big things and demonstrates humility, curiosity and a learner’s mindset in all that they do. We are looking for meticulous attention to detail, someone who recognizes that the stakes of what we are trying to accomplish depend on a high-functioning, passionate and trusting team. The selected candidate will possess the following Core and Preferred qualifications:Core<ul> <li>Strong commitment to the mission, policies and goals of Rewiring America.</li> <li>Excellent organizational, written and verbal communication skills, and exquisite attention to detail.</li> <li>Ability to capture information about donors, be privy to trends in the philanthropic landscape, and report/share with the investment team.</li> <li>Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work closely and collaboratively with an array of team members, including staff, executive leadership, and donors.</li> <li>Self starter, keen ability to take direction, create new systems and processes, manage deadlines and priorities, and take ownership of and responsibility for individual components of larger team projects. </li> <li>Entrepreneurial and strong ability to adapt to a startup environment, and produce work efficiently and effectively.</li> </ul>Preferred<ul> <li>Bachelors’ degree or equivalent</li> <li>Background working in non-profit fundraising, donor relations, business development, sales, or customer service</li> <li>Proficient knowledge of Salesforce or similar CRM systems</li> <li>Institutional knowledge in climate, environmental advocacy, policy, renewable energy, and/or building electrification </li> </ul>BenefitsCommitment to Racial Equity, Diversity and InclusionRewiring America values diversity in all its forms and is committed to inclusive and transparent recruitment, hiring and promotion processes. Candidates of diverse backgrounds and lived experience are strongly encouraged to apply. Hiring StatementRewiring America is a project of Windward Fund, a 501(c)(3) public charity that incubates new and innovative public-interest projects and grant-making programs. Windward Fund is committed to attracting, developing and retaining exceptional people, and to creating a work environment that is dynamic, rewarding and enables each of us to realize our potential. Windward Fund ‘s work environment is safe and open to all employees and partners, respecting the full spectrum of race, color, religious creed, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, political affiliation, ancestry, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status and all other classifications protected by law in the locality and/or state in which you are working. CompensationThe salary range for this position is $65,000-$90,000 USD, commensurate with experience. Rewiring America also offers a very generous and competitive benefits package, including health coverage, retirement benefits, paid vacation, sick time and holidays and access to professional development resources. BenefitsComprehensive benefits package that includes 100% employer-paid health, dental, and vision insurance for employees (and their families). Employees are able to enroll in 401k retirement plan and are eligible for a 3% automatic contribution and up to a 3% employer match on 401k contributions. Employees are also eligible for pre-tax transportation benefits. Employees will receive 160 hours of vacation time, 80 hours of health leave, up to 2 days of casual leave, and 20 hours of volunteer leave annually. Employees will also receive 13 paid holidays throughout the calendar year (15 days during Presidential and Congressional elections). We have an office closure between Christmas and New Year. Employees are eligible for 12 weeks of paid family and medical leave after 90 days of employment. Regular, full-time employees and part-time employees are eligible to take up to sixteen weeks of parental leave, in all cases related to birth, adoption, or foster care starting from the first day of employment. We offer access to professional development resources. Application Procedure To apply or nominate a candidate, please submit an application via Workable.This position is open until filled, and we are moving quickly to fill this position -- apply as soon as possible. Candidate review and phone screens begin immediately and will be conducted throughout the search period. COVID-19 PolicyTo center the safety and well-being of its employees, Windward Fund requires that any employee who is required to conduct in-person activities for their job must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 within four weeks of their start date. This position may require candidates to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19. Accommodations may be sought and approved in accordance with the law by contacting human resources at <a href="mailto:HR@windwardfund.org">HR@windwardfund.org</a>."

Development Coordinator - Investment

Rewiring America is the leading electrification nonprofit, focused on electrifying everything in our communities. We're all in on electrifying where we live, work, learn, and play. Supported by a world-class research team developing accessible, actionable data, and tools for Americans across the country, Rewiring America is crafting the blueprint for Americans to achieve energy efficiency, tackle nationwide emission goals, improve health, save consumers money, and build the next generation of the American workforce in clean energy. Rewiring America is growing rapidly. With a clear and inspiring vision, brand recognition, and significant and sustained financial support, we are building a diverse and dynamic team to build software products that accelerate our electrification mission. We are seeking an entrepreneurial product designer to join our small but growing product, design, and engineering team. This position reports to the Head of Product. <h3>What You'll Do</h3>As a founding member of our engineering, product, and design team, you will be responsible for designing delightful new products that help our users navigate and accelerate their electrification journey. You will take these products from early user discovery through to execution and iteration, basing your design decisions on user insights and behavioral principles. In addition to building net new products, you will also be responsible for improving the usability of a wide range of existing products and resources, including the website and our existing tools, reports, emails, and other experiences. You will:<ul> <li>Conduct user discovery and research, synthesize your learnings and codify them into key insights, personas, and journeys to build on</li> <li>Collaborate and consult with Product, Engineering, Policy, Marketing, Research, and Data Science teams from the earliest stage of project explorations</li> <li>Develop early-stage concepts and prototypes for internal and external testing</li> <li>Produce high fidelity designs with an attention to detail and pair closely with Engineering and Product to get them built</li> <li>Build and refine a scalable design system</li> <li>Shape the vision, roadmap, and goals for the team by centering the user and illustrating what is possible</li> <li>Facilitate design-thinking exercises, workshops, and sprints with your team and the broader organization</li> </ul>RequirementsYou are an experienced product/UX designer who has research and visual design skills that allow you to flex to the needs of a fast-moving team.. You value autonomy and are comfortable with ambiguity. You are a skilled communicator and always bring conversations back to the needs of the customer. You have the range to move from high level concepts to detailed mocks to pairing with engineers and you can manage those transitions with ease. You have a bias for action and when a conversation gets stuck, you have an ability to simplify things and bring them back to visual concepts that help the team move forward. You are regarded as a great team member, who demonstrates empathy, humility, and a learner’s mindset. Core:<ul> <li>Commitment to the <a href="https://www.rewiringamerica.org/about">mission, policies, and goals of Rewiring America</a> </li> <li>5+ years of software product design experience</li> <li>Ability to quickly produce wireframes, high fidelity designs, and user flows in Figma (or equivalent), including thinking through complex edge cases</li> <li>Experience designing products both for end consumers and enterprise users</li> <li>Experience conducting user research/discovery and familiarity with best practices</li> <li>Facility with more open-ended design exercises, such as workshops or sprints</li> <li>Experience working with and contributing to design systems</li> <li>You love taking complex ideas and making them easy to understand</li> <li>Demonstrated positive impact on the overall health and productivity of a software development team</li> </ul> Nice to Have: <ul> <li>Experience mentoring designers or leading design practices</li> <li>Some front-end development or prototyping experience – with JavaScript frameworks such as React, or equivalent</li> <li>Content knowledge in climate, energy, and/or building electrification.</li> </ul> Note: Candidates who meet some but not all of the above criteria are still strongly encouraged to apply. Your skills and experience may present us with new opportunities we have not yet considered.BenefitsThe salary range for this position is $135,000-$170,000 commensurate with experience. Comprehensive benefits package that includes 100% employer-paid health, dental, and vision insurance for employees (and their families). Employees are able to enroll in 401k retirement plan and are eligible for a 3% automatic contribution and up to a 3% employer match on 401k contributions. Employees are also eligible for pre-tax transportation benefits. Employees will receive 160 hours of vacation time, 80 hours of health leave, up to 2 days of casual leave, and 20 hours of volunteer leave annually. Employees will also receive 13 paid holidays throughout the calendar year (15 days during Presidential and Congressional elections). We have an office closure between Christmas and New Year. Employees are eligible for 12 weeks of paid family and medical leave after 90 days of employment. Regular, full-time employees and part-time employees are eligible to take up to sixteen weeks of parental leave, in all cases related to birth, adoption, or foster care starting from the first day of employment. We offer access to professional development resources. <h3>Commitment to Racial Equity, Diversity and Inclusion</h3>Rewiring America values diversity in all its forms and is committed to inclusive and transparent recruitment, hiring and promotion processes. Candidates of diverse backgrounds and lived experience are strongly encouraged to apply.<h3> </h3><h3>Hiring Statement</h3>Rewiring America is a project of Windward Fund, a 501(c)(3) public charity that incubates new and innovative public-interest projects and grant-making programs. Windward Fund is committed to attracting, developing and retaining exceptional people, and to creating a work environment that is dynamic, rewarding and enables each of us to realize our potential. Windward Fund ‘s work environment is safe and open to all employees and partners, respecting the full spectrum of race, color, religious creed, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, political affiliation, ancestry, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status and all other classifications protected by law in the locality and/or state in which you are working. <h3> </h3><h3>Application Procedure </h3>To apply or nominate a candidate, please submit an application and resume via the <a href="https://jobs.workable.com/company/jVvqxu126wMaCLc2Bnomd8/jobs-at-rewiring-america">Rewiring America page at Workable</a>.This position is open until filled, and we are moving quickly to fill this position -- apply as soon as possible. Candidate review and phone screens begin immediately and will be conducted throughout the search period. <h3> </h3><h3>COVID-19 Policy</h3>To center the safety and well-being of its employees, Windward Fund requires that any employee who is required to conduct in-person activities for their job must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 within four weeks of their start date. Accommodations may be sought and approved in accordance with the law by contacting human resources at <a href="mailto:HR@windwardfund.org">HR@windwardfund.org</a>.

Senior Product Designer

With a clear vision, smart strategies, and significant and sustained financial support, Rewiring America is growing rapidly. As the West Coast Senior Policy Manager on the Policy team you will lead on efforts to influence state policy initiatives in the the Western States. This role will drive policy strategy, targeted research, support the drafting of policy and campaign documents, and provide input into the policy team’s multi-pronged strategy. This position reports to the Head of Policy.This position is open until filled, and we are moving quickly to fill this position -- apply as soon as possible. Candidate review and phone screens begin immediately and will be conducted throughout the search period. What You’ll DoPolicy Development:<ul> <li>Identify and develop creative policy solutions that align with Rewiring America’s mission</li> <li>Develop policy campaigns to bring ideas to fruition, building relationships with key local stakeholders and putting together the relevant coalitions to succeed</li> <li>Develop relationships with legislators, State administration officials and other policymakers to help shape and support statewide building decarbonization and other electrification policy in the West, including developing specific policy campaigns</li> <li>Work on key dockets at the California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC) related to electrification </li> <li>Develop relationships with the administration and key agencies (e.g. the California Energy Commission, California Air Resources Board) focused on electrification policy</li> <li>Support the Local Policy Manager in partnerships with key cities and local leaders working on electrification</li> <li>Develop resources such as fact sheets, memos, reports, and one-pagers for both internal and external stakeholders</li> <li>Manage Rewiring America’s relationships with lobbyists and lawyers in California, Oregon, New Mexico, and other key states</li> <li>Set Objectives and Key Results (OKRs) on a weekly and monthly basis, in collaboration with Policy Team leadership and in line with annual OKRs</li> </ul>Research:<ul> <li>Manage and conduct research and analysis to identify and develop specific policy initiatives and their associated impacts</li> <li>Work with the Research and Communications Teams to analyze and communicate the deployment pace necessary for electrification technology to meet each state's climate goals</li> <li>Draft recommendations for Rewiring America on various proposed policy approaches including legislative, regulatory and administrative actions</li> </ul>Outreach and stakeholder engagement:<ul> <li>Work with the California Building Decarbonization Coalition and other coalitions and partners</li> <li>Build relationships with key stakeholders in state and local electrification policy, including labor unions, utilities, CCAs, workforce coalitions, building associations, and other groups</li> <li>Build relationships with key media outlets and journalists working on climate policy </li> </ul>RequirementsThe incoming West Coast Senior Policy Manager will be driven by their belief in and commitment to Rewiring America’s values, vision, and mission. The successful candidate embraces the dynamism of doing big things and demonstrates humility, empathy, and an appetite for tackling ambitious goals. We are looking for an organized, driven, persistent and motivated individual who thrives on execution and collaboration. We are looking for the following Core and Preferred qualifications: Core<ul><li>7+ years of work experience, including direct policy work in the West working on energy and climate change</li></ul><ul> <li>Content knowledge in climate, energy policy, and/or building electrification</li> <li>In-depth experience working on a policy initiative and seeing it through from beginning to end; the ideal candidate has themselves spearheaded initiatives or key elements of initiatives</li> <li>Adept at collaborating with various stakeholders, both internally and externally</li> <li>Ability to apply both creative and critical thinking to complex policy and political situations</li> <li>Experience working with executive-level positions in either the public or private sectors, i.e. Members of State legislatures or C-suite executives</li> <li>Strong commitment to the mission, policies and goals of Rewiring America</li> <li>Experience managing a team and/or leading projects</li> <li>Highly motivated and ability to excel as a self-starter </li> <li>Demonstrated success balancing multiple projects simultaneously</li> <li>Exceptional communication skills, written and verbal, with the ability to synthesize complex and nuanced ideas </li> </ul>Preferred<ul> <li>Prior experience in both the private and public sectors</li> <li>Experience working in a fast-paced and entrepreneurial setting with tight deadlines</li> <li>Advanced degree or equivalent work experience in public administration, public policy, political science, law, economics or a related field</li> </ul> Commitment to Racial Equity, Diversity, and InclusionRewiring America values diversity in all its forms and is committed to inclusive and transparent recruitment, hiring, and promotion processes. Candidates of diverse backgrounds and lived experience are strongly encouraged to apply. If you need a reasonable accommodation during the application or interview process, please email Christin Pelgrum at christin@rewiringamerica.org. Hiring StatementRewiring America is a project of Windward Fund, a 501(c)(3) public charity that incubates new and innovative public-interest projects and grant-making programs. Windward Fund is committed to attracting, developing, and retaining exceptional people, and to creating a work environment that is dynamic, rewarding, and enables each of us to realize our potential. Windward Fund ‘s work environment is safe and open to all employees and partners, respecting the full spectrum of race, color, religious creed, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, political affiliation, ancestry, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, and all other classifications protected by law in the locality and/or state in which you are working. Covid-19 Statement To center the safety and well-being of its employees, Windward Fund requires that any employee who is required to conduct in-person activities for their job must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 within four weeks of their start date. This position may require candidates to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19. Accommodations may be sought and approved in accordance with the law by contacting human resources at HR@windwardfund.org. BenefitsThe salary range for this position is $110,000-140,000, commensurate with experience. Comprehensive benefits package that includes 100% employer-paid health, dental, and vision insurance for employees (and their families). Employees are able to enroll in 401k retirement plan and are eligible for a 3% automatic contribution and up to a 3% employer match on 401k contributions. Employees are also eligible for pre-tax transportation benefits. Employees will receive 160 hours of vacation time, 80 hours of health leave, up to 2 days of casual leave, and 20 hours of volunteer leave annually. Employees will also receive 13 paid holidays throughout the calendar year (15 days during Presidential and Congressional elections). We have an office closure between Christmas and New Year. Employees are eligible for 12 weeks of paid family and medical leave after 90 days of employment. Regular, full-time employees and part-time employees are eligible to take up to sixteen weeks of parental leave, in all cases related to birth, adoption, or foster care starting from the first day of employment. We offer access to professional development resources.

West Coast Senior Policy Manager

With a clear and inspiring vision, smart strategies, and significant and sustained financial support, we are growing our team and seeking an entrepreneurial Head of Fundraising to join our leadership team. This position reports to the organization’s CEO. In this newly created position, the Head of Fundraising is a highly strategic relationship builder and creative leader with proven ability to raise funds at six-to eight-figure levels from individual donors, foundations, and corporate partners. They are passionate about solving the climate crisis by focusing on the strategies that will make the biggest impact, including a just transition to clean energy and demand-side electrification. The Head of Fundraising is energized by the challenge of the climate crisis and has a strong track record of working with climate philanthropists and funders to resource innovative solutions. The Head of Fundraising leads the design of Rewiring America’s revenue plan, oversees successful implementation, and builds and inspires a team to expand the organization’s pipeline of investors in order to resource the next stage of transformational scale. We are building a $30 million organization in the next two years. Foundations and family offices are currently our largest source of revenue, and we seek to diversify our model to reflect investment from the private sector, including individuals, membership income, corporate partnerships, and other revenue streams. The Head of Fundraising partners with the CEO, other senior leadership, and key advisors to build out Rewiring’s network of investors, while identifying, cultivating, soliciting, and stewarding their own portfolio. This is a public-facing and high profile role for a proven leader who has a stellar track record of setting and achieving bold and inspiring revenue goals. In doing so, the Head of Fundraising will further establish Rewiring America as the national leader and movement builder on electrification and the go-to resource for policymakers, policy influencers, climate advocates, community leaders, and culture creators alike. <h3>What You’ll do</h3>The inaugural Head of Fundraising holds key responsibilities that will evolve over time as the team grows and functions are distributed. During the first year of the role, we anticipate a focus on the following:Strategy Development<ul> <li>Develop and implement an ambitious revenue plan in support of Rewiring’s short-mid-range, and long-range vision and goals.</li> <li>Manage focused initiatives and campaigns to secure major and leadership gifts and foundation and corporate grants.</li> <li>Ensure innovation and success of an annual fundraising program that may involve small dollar and mid-level donors.</li> <li>Identify opportunities to boost Rewiring’s visibility and leadership in the philanthropic landscape.</li> <li>Track trends and opportunities to ensure that the case for support expresses Rewiring’s unique value proposition and considers donor/ funder priorities.</li> </ul>Revenue Generation<ul> <li>Lead the fundraising team to deliver against annual revenue targets, serving as a chief fundraiser alongside the CEO.</li> <li>Initiate, develop, and manage high-value relationships (principally $100k+) that result in significant income and value to Rewiring America, developing strategic relationships with investors, and making or facilitating specific asks for financial support.</li> <li>Develop and implement strategies consistent with the goal of increasing annual revenue to $30 million in the next two years.</li> <li>Maintain a robust portfolio of major and leadership donors, foundation and corporate partners, building lasting relationships and moving these relationships through the identification/qualification, cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship cycles.</li> </ul>Funder Cultivation and Pipeline Growth<ul> <li>Develop, grow, and manage the pipeline of high net worth individuals, foundations, and corporations who will invest in Rewiring’s growth and impact.</li> <li>Oversee an effective research effort to ensure that Rewiring America can identify and progress relationships with prospective high-value investors, effectively leveraging the existing base and identifying new funding prospects to build a broader, better-qualified, and more robust prospect pipeline.</li> <li>Collaborate with colleagues to design, test, and implement novel revenue generation strategies that can diversify our income streams.</li> <li>Design and deliver engagement opportunities such as webinars, receptions, mailings, and events for donors and prospects.</li> </ul>Stewardship<ul> <li>Ensure timely and accurate gift processing and donor/funder acknowledgement.</li> <li>Ensure consistent and meaningful communications with investors to facilitate strong relationship building and stewardship.</li> <li>Ensure that proposals and reports to investors are properly prepared, submitted, and tracked and that the objectives of grants and funding agreements are met and reported according to appropriate deadlines.</li> <li>Ensure the integrity and functionality of the donor database, including best practices in tracking donor data with the highest degree of security, meeting all U.S. federal standards and regulations as required.</li> </ul>Team Building &amp; Management<ul> <li>Serve as a member of the senior leadership team of Rewiring America, with responsibilities for the overall growth, effectiveness, and impact of the organization.</li> <li>Based upon the revenue plan, design an investment team structure that ensures innovation, cohesion, and success in meeting revenue targets.</li> <li>Actively recruit and manage investment staff, including establishing annual objectives, provide regular feedback and appropriate recognition, conduct annual performance reviews, and support ongoing professional development.</li> <li>Collaborate with the investment team to create, update, and implement efficient and effective investment-related systems and procedures.</li> <li>Develop dashboards to track progress and benchmarks against the revenue plan and proactively produce reports and analyses of campaigns to inform strategies and improve results, including donor retention and satisfaction.</li> <li>Develop and gain approval for an annual budget for investment, manage the investment budget, and ensure cost effectiveness of efforts.</li> <li>Oversee the contracts of and maintain relationships with core vendors and consultants who support investment efforts.</li> <li>Build and sustain an organizational culture that promotes the relationship between philanthropy fundraising and the mission and goals of Rewiring America.</li> </ul>Communications and Marketing<ul> <li>In partnership with the Head of Communications &amp; Brand, strategically position investment opportunities and integrate messages into publications, grant submissions, reports, and collateral for cultivating, soliciting, and stewarding investors.</li> <li>Support the development of materials and pitch decks to reflect the investment opportunities at Rewiring.</li> <li>Serve as a key spokesperson for Rewiring America, representing the organization as appropriate in public forums and effectively communicating the mission and case for support.</li> </ul>RequirementsThe incoming Head of Fundraising will be driven by a belief in and commitment to Rewiring America’s vision, mission, and approach. Through their track record and expertise as a fundraiser in the private or nonprofit sector, the successful candidate will develop and drive Rewiring’s revenue plan. The Head of Fundraising builds authentic and lasting relationships with investors, listening to their interests and goals and engaging with them as partners in Rewiring’s work. They are creative and ambitious, with the practicality and know-how to generate momentum and scale.The successful Head of Fundraising joins a fast-paced team that operates with a sense of urgency and a track record of success in science, technology, art, business, policy, and politics. The Head of Fundraising is entrepreneurial and has the experience of growing / scaling a successful investment operation. Rewiring America has the opportunity to take its work to the next level and seeks a leader with ambition, determination, and the ability to instill confidence, trust, and inspiration in others.This role requires an ethos of collegiality, strong collaboration skills, and the ability to manage through influence in a matrixed team. Despite the enormity of the challenges that lie ahead, Rewiring America’s leadership understands how to celebrate successes and seeks a Head of Fundraising who leads with positivity and a belief in what is possible. The successful candidate demonstrates a zeal for revenue generation and climate justice and models excellence and integrity in all they do. The selected candidate will also possess most of the following Core and Preferred qualifications:Core<ul> <li>Strong commitment to the mission, vision, policies, and goals of Rewiring America.</li> <li>At least 10 years of increasing responsibility in fundraising, with a proven track record of securing six-to eight-figure level investments from individuals and institutions.</li> <li>Experience designing and leading innovative campaigns and successful efforts in donor cultivation, engagement, and stewardship.</li> <li>Proven leadership skills with clarity of vision and a commitment to the highest levels of integrity, quality, and collaboration, developing strong team cultures, promoting and enhancing equity, diversity, and inclusion, performance management, and professional development.</li> <li>Mastery of relationship-building skills with a wide range of diverse external constituencies, from small-dollar donors to high net worth individuals.</li> <li>Outstanding oral and written communications skills that demonstrate an ability to:<ul> <li>Convey a compelling story about Rewiring’s mission and impact;</li> <li>Translate complex data and analysis into persuasive narratives;</li> <li>Communicate Rewiring’s strategies with accessible expertise (without jargon).</li> </ul> </li> <li>Ability to manage a growing team with competing demands; not easily flustered nor easily overwhelmed by a high volume of activity and projects.</li> <li>Sets and achieves high-performance expectations that are motivating and results-oriented.</li> <li>Seeks out and delivers timely and direct feedback that contributes to the ongoing development of oneself, team members and a positive organizational culture.</li> <li>Promptly resolves problems through timely consultation in an environment of mutual respect.</li> <li>Highly collaborative work style with the ability to operate as a peer and thought partner to the CEO, other leadership team members, and advisors.</li> </ul>Preferred<ul> <li>Experience in the climate movement with an understanding of the current funding landscape and players.</li> <li>Entrepreneurial drive to build an organization from the ground up; prior start-up experience is optimal.</li> <li>Content knowledge in demand-side electrification and/or renewable energy.</li> </ul>BenefitsThe salary range for this position is highly competitive and commensurate with experience. Rewiring America also offers a very generous and competitive benefits package, including includes 100% employer-paid health, dental, and vision insurance, 6% employer match on 401k contributions, pre-tax transportation benefits, and paid holidays, vacation, sick, and volunteer time off. <h3>Commitment to Racial Equity, Diversity and Inclusion</h3>Rewiring America values diversity in all its forms and is committed to inclusive and transparent recruitment, hiring and promotion processes. Candidates of diverse backgrounds and lived experience are strongly encouraged to apply. <h3>Hiring Statement</h3>Rewiring America is a project of Windward Fund, a 501(c)(3) public charity that incubates new and innovative public-interest projects and grant-making programs. Windward Fund is committed to attracting, developing and retaining exceptional people, and to creating a work environment that is dynamic, rewarding and enables each of us to realize our potential. Windward Fund ‘s work environment is safe and open to all employees and partners, respecting the full spectrum of race, color, religious creed, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, political affiliation, ancestry, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, and all other classifications protected by law in the locality and/or state in which you are working. <h3>COVID-19 Statement</h3>To center the safety and well-being of its employees, Windward Fund requires that any employee who is required to conduct in-person activities for their job must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 within four weeks of their start date. This position may require candidates to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19. Accommodations may be sought and approved in accordance with the law by contacting human resources at <a href="mailto:HR@windwardfund.org">HR@windwardfund.org</a>.

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