Manager of Philanthropic Partnerships

Job Overview

SkyTruth actively seeks a proactive Manager of Philanthropic Partnerships to lead and manage its grants program. Indeed, this pivotal remote role, reporting to the Chief Operating Officer, directly supports SkyTruth’s expanding work in environmental data and insights. Consequently, this position becomes vital for securing essential funding. The ideal candidate will, therefore, be an experienced grants professional with an entrepreneurial mindset, driving the organization’s growth through successful philanthropic partnerships.

Key Responsibilities for this Philanthropic Partnerships Manager

Fund Development and Grant Prospecting. Identify, research, and evaluate potential funding opportunities that align with SkyTruth’s mission and programs. Furthermore, maintain a robust pipeline of prospective funders, tracking deadlines, strategic fit, and priorities. Finally, collaborate with leadership on initial outreach and relationship-building.

Funder Relationship Management. Build and sustain strong relationships with current and prospective funders through regular, proactive communication. Ultimately, ensure funders remain informed and engaged to support continued and expanded funding.

Grant Management and Reporting. Oversee the full lifecycle of active grants. Crucially, ensure SkyTruth remains aligned with funder expectations and deliverables. Additionally, coordinate with program staff to track progress toward commitments, flag risks or delays, and support timely course corrections when needed. Manage reporting schedules and requirements for both single- and multi-year grants. Moreover, maintain an internal calendar of all deadlines and deliverables.

Grant Writing and Submission. Lead the grant application process from start to finish. This includes assessing requirements, managing timelines, and coordinating contributions from program and operations staff. Resultantly, ensure timely and high-quality submissions.

Financial Coordination. Work closely with the Director of Operations & Finance to develop grant budgets. Furthermore, support accurate financial reporting, and contribute to internal forecasting and revenue tracking.

CRM & Data Management. Maintain accurate and current records in the CRM database related to grants, funders, and donor activity. Ultimately, use the CRM to support timely follow-ups, reporting, and performance tracking.

Other Fundraising Activities. Process donations from SkyTruth’s small but committed base of individual donors. Also, send acknowledgment letters, and help maintain donor relationships. In addition, collaborate with operations staff to ensure accurate recording of donation income.

Additional Responsibilities. Take on other duties as assigned to support the development function and the overall success of the organization.

Remote Manager of Philanthropic Partnerships USA

Key Attributes and Qualifications for the Manager of Philanthropic Partnerships

Candidates need a minimum of 5 years of experience in grant writing for a foundation, nonprofit, or other type of publicly supported organization.
Demonstrated track record of funding success from foundations.
Exceptional organizational skills with the ability to work effectively on multiple projects simultaneously, set priorities, track tasks, meet deadlines, organize time, and identify resources for projects as needed.
Excellent written and oral communication skills (English language), including the ability to communicate complex technical information clearly and concisely.
Strong interpersonal skills, including the ability to collaborate effectively across teams and engage confidently with program officers and donors.
Direct, supportive approach to communications with colleagues.
High attention to detail and accuracy in both writing and data management.
Ability to work independently and take initiative, while remaining responsive to team needs.
Strong commitment to confidentiality and discretion in handling sensitive information.
Commitment to advancing diversity, equity, and inclusion.

Desirable Qualifications:

Documented success securing funding from foundations and donor-advised funds on behalf of environmental nonprofits—especially those focused on climate or technology.
Proven ability to translate complex technical concepts into clear, accessible language for grantmakers and other non-technical audiences.
Experience managing grants and reporting workflows within a CRM.
Proficiency with Google Workspace (Docs, Sheets, Drive, etc.).
Strong alignment with SkyTruth’s mission and a demonstrated passion for conservation.
Prior experience working in a remote or globally distributed team environment.

Compensation and Benefits for this Philanthropic Partnerships Role

This is a full-time salaried position with an expected salary range of $90,000–$110,000. However, final compensation depends on skills and experience. SkyTruth’s robust benefits package includes a retirement plan with a generous company match, 4 weeks of paid vacation, ample sick leave, 12 paid holidays, and a break between Christmas and New Year’s. Moreover, SkyTruth covers 100% of health, vision, dental, disability, and life insurance for employees. Additionally, the organization offers a remote work stipend, a professional development stipend, and paid parental leave. HR policies actively embrace and support a positive, productive remote work culture, ensuring team members can live full lives outside of work.

Location for this Remote Manager of Philanthropic Partnerships

SkyTruth operates as a fully remote organization across multiple time zones. Therefore, working hours may vary according to geography as well as operational and personal needs. Candidates must work anywhere in the United States and reliably accommodate meetings across North American time zones. The supervisor for this position is based in the Eastern time zone. Consequently, periodic travel may be needed. Team members also attend in-person team retreats, typically held twice per year.

Diversity, Inclusion, Equity, and Justice

The staff and leadership of SkyTruth believe that diversity and inclusion among teammates are critical to their success as an organization. They seek to recruit, develop, and retain the most talented people from diverse backgrounds, beliefs, and cultures. SkyTruth operates as an equal-opportunity employer. The organization hires and promotes qualified professionals without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, gender identity, national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, genetic information, marital status, disability, age, membership in an employee organization, parental status, military service, or other non-merit factors. Indeed, SkyTruth commits to providing an inclusive and welcoming environment for all employees and its partners, vendors, suppliers, and contractors.

Interview Process for the Manager of Philanthropic Partnerships

SkyTruth will invite top candidates to a one-hour interview. Subsequently, a brief take-home exercise (1–2 hours) designed to demonstrate writing skills and strategic thinking may follow this. Finalists will then participate in a second interview with the position’s supervisor and members of the SkyTruth executive team.

SkyTruth commits to an inclusive hiring process. To clarify, SkyTruth will provide reasonable accommodations upon request throughout all stages of the selection process.

To Apply: Tap the link below

Apply now: https://www.theimpactjob.com/job-post/manager-of-philanthropic-partnerships

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Q1: Is this a fully remote position? A1: Yes, this is a fully remote role. Candidates can work from anywhere within the United States.

Q2: What are the working hours considerations for this remote role? A2: Working hours may vary based on geography and operational needs. However, candidates must reliably accommodate meetings across North American time zones. The supervisor is based in the Eastern time zone.

Q3: Does this role require any travel? A3: Periodic travel may be necessary. Additionally, team members attend in-person team retreats, typically held twice per year.

Q4: What is the expected salary range and what benefits are offered? A4: The salary range is $90,000–$110,000, dependent on experience. Furthermore, benefits include a retirement plan with company match, 4 weeks of paid vacation, ample sick leave, 12 paid holidays, a break between Christmas and New Year’s, and 100% covered health, vision, dental, disability, and life insurance. A remote work stipend, professional development stipend, and paid parental leave are also provided.

Q5: What is the primary focus of the Manager of Philanthropic Partnerships role? A5: The primary focus is leading and managing all aspects of the grants program. This includes identifying opportunities, shaping funding strategy, relationship management, and ensuring compliance with funder requirements.

Q6: What is the application deadline and what materials are needed? A6: Applications will be accepted until July 14 at 5pm EST. Candidates must submit a resume (as a .pdf titled “[Last Name, First Name] Resume”) and a cover letter.