Clean Air Task Force, Chief Of Development
About Clean Air Task Force
Clean Air Task Force (CATF) is a global nonprofit organization working to safeguard against climate change in a world of rapidly increasing energy demand by catalyzing the development and deployment of low-carbon energy and other climate-protecting technologies. With nearly 30 years of internationally recognized expertise on climate change, clean air, and clean energy policy, CATF is known for its pragmatic, science-based, and non-ideological approach to climate advocacy. CATF has offices in Boston, Washington, DC, and Brussels, with staff working globally across North America, Europe, Africa, Latin America, and Asia.
Our Mission: Push the technology and policy changes needed to achieve a zero-emissions, high-energy planet at an affordable cost.
Our Vision: Meet the world’s rising energy demand in a way that is financially, socially, and environmentally sustainable.
To learn more about Clean Air Task Force, please visit our website.
The Opportunity
The Chief of Development will help ensure the long-term sustainability and impact of Clean Air Task Force and CATF Action, the 501(c)(4) affiliate of Clean Air Task Force, by overseeing the organization’s multi-stream, global revenue strategy and fundraising function. As a key member of the Executive Team, the Chief of Development reports directly to the Managing Director and works closely with the Executive Director, the Chief of Finance and Operations, and senior leaders withing the Development and Communications and Marketing teams to lead an overarching, global, diversified revenue strategy that ensures long-term financial sustainability and growth.
This work will include stewardship of existing revenue streams, identification of new potential revenue streams, and the development of integrated, data-informed systems to target, engage, and convert diverse sources of financial support. Working in close collaboration with CATF’s Global Director of Communications and Marketing, the Chief of Development will also help to ensure strategic positioning within a range of important markets and help to cultivate distinct organizational identity that is compelling to a broad and increasingly diversified portfolio of funders.
The Chief of Development will foster or oversee the fostering of high-level relationships with philanthropic leaders, institutional funders, and other key stakeholders to grow CATF’s global resources and influence. In addition, this leader will be a committed people manager, providing mentorship, direction, and leadership to a close-knit development team while supporting the continued evolution and professionalization of the function.
In summary, the Chief of Development is a strategic leader responsible for advancing CATF’s fundraising results, diversifying revenue sources, strengthening organizational sustainability, and enhancing global positioning within key markets, in service of CATF’s mission.
Contact
DSG | Koya has been exclusively retained for this engagement, which is being led by Liz Lombard, Managing Director and Angie Sessoms, Managing Associate. Express interest in this role by filling out our Talent Profile or emailing the Angie Sessoms directly at [email protected]. All inquiries and discussions are strictly confidential.
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About DSG | Koya
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