Manager of Operations Analysis, Philanthropic Partnerships

Apr 25

Anticipated Start Date: This position will remain open until filled.

Description

The Manager of Operations Analysis, Philanthropic Partnerships will report to the Senior Associate Director of Operations, Philanthropic Partnerships. This role is responsible for collecting information, evaluating, prioritizing, tracking, and facilitating project and system updates, as well as enhancing collaborative efforts and procedures for the Philanthropic Partnerships team, in collaboration with colleagues across the organization.

Responsibilities

Needs Analysis/Assessment

Facilitate deep ongoing collaboration between the sub teams of Philanthropic Partnerships (Operations, Philanthropy, and Donor Comms), the Information Systems team, the Finance and Administration team, the Marketing and Communications team, and others to conduct needs assessments for current and forecasted projects
Incorporate key and dynamic information from all teams in order to identify shared objectives, priorities, and challenges, as well as the operational impacts of new processes and features, both as they pertain to our shared Salesforce database and also to general cross-team procedures
Continually identify opportunities for process and communication improvement, better user experience, adoption, and automation
Collaborate with Senior Associate Director to design overall strategy and project priorities, and oversee adoption, training, and change management
Partner with Manager, Operations and Analytics to document technical process workflows and maintain documentation and the appropriate filing structures related to projects and updates

Project Management

Systematically collect, maintain, and prioritize requests across the Philanthropic Partnerships team, as well as other teams we work closely with, and work across teams to manage projects and needed updates
Work with stakeholders to map processes and to document scope, goals, deliverables, resource requirements, and timings for key projects
Effectively manage project scope, ensuring changes in scope are appropriately evaluated for impact and documented in project plans and schedules
Ensure consistent flow of information to project stakeholders to support coordination across teams
Track and report on project milestones, as agreed upon by project sponsors
With support from project sponsors and supervisor, proactively identify risks, challenges, or roadblocks and capture strategies for addressing them

Special Projects

Lead on the coordination of other collaborative, cross team efforts as needed
Manage the funder correspondence and annual contribution process for the Funder Collaborations team
Partner with Senior Associate Director on strategic plan and other org-wide operations projects and coordination
Other tasks as assigned, including helping to fill in for other Operations staff as needed

Requirements

Strong technology-related project management skills based on 5-7 years’ experience in a relevant role
At least 3 years of experience with Salesforce, or another similar fundraising database, in a relevant role
At least 2 years of experience with fundraising operations
Experience working on complex projects, preferably with a focus on data management, systems analysis, and effective collaboration
Ability to navigate priorities across teams and connect related workstreams
Adept at conducting needs-analysis and evaluating business objectives and impact for effective and holistic prioritization of work
Experience with facilitating meetings, ensuring that clear decisions and action items are communicated, agreed upon, executed upon, and documented
Strong organizational skills
Ability to analyze complex data structures
Experience and comfort working in a deadline-driven professional environment
Excellent relationship management and collaboration skills
Adept at leading through change with the goal of improving organizational processes
Ability to work effectively and efficiently with minimal supervision, including working under pressure and managing shifting priorities
Commitment to a diverse, inclusive, and equitable work environment

Salary Range and Employee Benefits

ClimateWorks offers an excellent benefits package and a competitive salary that is commensurate with experience (geographic differential applied based on location).

Salary Range (Bay Area / NYC): $110,000 - $115,000 annually
Salary Range (Other US): $105,000 - $110,000 annually

***ClimateWorks strives to create an equitable culture of transparency and fairness.

Benefits

ClimateWorks offers an excellent benefits package:

Healthcare Plans: Multiple options available through Kaiser & UHC HMO
100% coverage for employee and dependents POS
Employee pays difference beyond HMO coverage (3 out of 4 POS options are at 100% coverage for employee and dependents)
Dental –100% coverage for employee and dependents
Vision – 100% coverage for employee and dependents
Fertility Benefit Fertility care through Carrot Fertility. Access to on-demand doctor-approved content, pregnancy support, and virtual chats with medical, legal, and regulatory experts.
Disability Benefit (long and short-term)
Life Insurance (3x base salary up to $750k for employee only)
PTO 20 days (1st year) 25 days (2nd - 8th year) 30 days (9th year) Holidays 11 Observed and 2 floating 401k Plan
After 6 months of service, CWF automatically contributes 9% of gross earnings per pay period to retirement fund*

After 6 months of service, CWF matches 100% of employee contributions up to a max of 6% of gross earnings per pay period*

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About the Organization

ClimateWorks Foundation is a global organization committed to our mission: to end the climate crisis by amplifying the power of philanthropy. Since our founding in 2008, we have awarded over $1.3 billion in grants to more than 600 organizations advancing climate solutions around the world. We helped grow the field of climate philanthropy to where it stands today, establishing infrastructure, global networks, and momentum for continued growth.

Through our Global Programs and Services, we equip philanthropy with global knowledge, networks, and solutions to drive climate progress. Scaling solutions: Our collaborative — focused on solution areas including carbon dioxide removal, cooling, industry, transportation, and more — produce results that are bending the greenhouse gas emissions curve.

From the U.S. to Europe, China, Brazil, and beyond, we collaborate with a diverse community of funders, NGOs, and climate leaders to accelerate just and equitable climate solutions. Guiding and supporting funders: Our provide funders with comprehensive resources to assess, build, evolve, and execute high-impact climate-giving strategies. Our service equips funders and the climate community with climate insights to pinpoint opportunities for impact and philanthropic insights to help identify investment priorities. We facilitate that enable funders to increase individual and collective impact. Our services enable funders to invest in climate solutions around the world.

Fostering collaboration, exploration, and growth: Our collaborative approach and commitment to learning ensures that we continuously explore innovative ideas and emerging opportunities — all with the aim of scaling philanthropy-supported initiatives to help end the climate crisis. As experts in climate science, public policy, economic and social analysis, and strategic philanthropy, ClimateWorks’ staff understands the multi-faceted challenges and opportunities of climate change. We are researchers, strategists, collaborators, and grantmakers who care passionately about our mission.

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