{"jobs":[{"absolute_url":"https://job-boards.greenhouse.io/climatelead/jobs/5200754008","data_compliance":[{"type":"gdpr","requires_consent":false,"requires_processing_consent":false,"requires_retention_consent":false,"retention_period":null,"demographic_data_consent_applies":false}],"internal_job_id":4465218008,"location":{"name":"San Francisco"},"metadata":null,"id":5200754008,"updated_at":"2026-06-10T16:50:16-04:00","requisition_id":null,"title":"Associate Director, Philanthropic Advising","company_name":"Climate Lead","first_published":"2026-04-24T21:25:43-04:00","language":"en","application_deadline":null,"content":"\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;About Us\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;Climate Lead empowers philanthropic leaders everywhere to take immediate and far-reaching climate action. Climate Lead equips new climate philanthropists with the information and insights they need to drive transformative solutions by serving as an impartial guide. We cut through the complexity by curating roadmaps in partnership with a diverse network of experts to help philanthropists make a bold impact on climate from day one.\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;Summary\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;The Associate Director, Philanthropic Advising, is the architect of Climate Lead’s donor support ecosystem. This role leads the team of Philanthropy Project Managers who serve as the critical backbone for our Relationship Managers. Your first mission is to transition the organization from a variable-support model to a unified donor service engine as we grow.\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;The Associate Director serves as a high-level coach, force multiplier, and strategist, ensuring that every project manager has the skills, tools, and leadership required to deliver elite support to our Relationship Managers (also known as Advisors). By bridging the gap between team performance and donor outcomes, you will ensure our Advisors have the capacity and high-caliber deliverables required to secure transformative climate gifts.\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;Managerial Responsibilities\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;This role has 4 direct reports to start - a team of philanthropic project managers that will grow alongside the relationship management/donor advisory team.\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;Essential Duties and Responsibilities\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;Team Leadership \u0026amp;amp; Talent Development (50%)\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Serve as the primary mentor for a team of Project Managers, shifting from task supervision to coaching that fosters independent problem-solving.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Define, implement, and continuously refine guidelines for donor support to ensure a consistent, high-quality experience for Relationship Managers and donors, regardless of which Project Manager is assigned to the portfolio.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;In partnership with the People Team, develop and maintain a clear competency framework and growth paths to ensure team members acquire new skills and have the tools and support needed to map and lead their own growth and development.\u0026amp;nbsp;\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Lead the design of a robust training program that equips new project management hires with a deep understanding of climate philanthropy, internal systems, and donor-stewardship best practices.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Dynamically manage team assignments to balance workloads, ensuring that high-priority donor \u0026quot;big bets\u0026quot; have the necessary support while preventing burnout.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Drive annual individual goal-setting to support the achievement of each team member’s highest potential; deliver performance reviews that unlock continuous growth, development, and improvement.\u0026amp;nbsp;\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;/ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;Strategic Relationship Manager Partnership (50%)\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Strengthen existing post-production reviews and feedback structures with Relationship Managers and key internal partners throughout the organization to inform the growth and evolution of the project management function, ensuring the group\u0026#39;s direct contribution to the broader Philanthropy Team’s success.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Partner with Philanthropy leadership to align team capacity with organizational ‘Key Results.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Oversee the evolution of donor deliverables (outreach plans, roadmaps, etc.), ensuring they remain market-leading and impactful.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Act as the primary implementation partner for key cross-functional team members and partners; translate best practices and feedback loops into the daily team operations; help evolve organizational practices and playbooks.\u0026amp;nbsp;\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Collaborate with Operations to ensure Salesforce and project management tools are utilized to provide data-driven insights into team productivity and donor progress.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Collaborate with the Communications and the New Donor Strategy team to define and further evolve project managers’ roles in events and events strategy.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;/ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;Success Criteria\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;Leading: creates an environment where others feel supported, empowered, and able to contribute fully by\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Ensuring growth and development, as demonstrated by high team morale and a measurable increase in the independence and strategic contribution of direct reports.\u0026amp;nbsp;\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Balancing individual growth with collective urgency.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Adapting communication so others understand and engage more easily.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Creating space for others to be themselves and fully contribute to climate work.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Modeling healthy, balanced, and effective work practices in a high-stakes environment.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;/ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;Collaborating\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;: builds bridges across individual differences to multiply our collective impact, creating connections that strengthen our whole ecosystem by\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Shaping a consistent experience: Relationship Managers and cross-functional partners report reliable, high-quality support.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Facilitating conversations rather than dominating them.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Helping team members build their own cross-functional relationships.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Translating between different perspectives and working styles.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;/ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;/ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;Driving Results: balances urgency of climate solutions with sustainable, human-centered progress by\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Delivering quality: internal and external stakeholders recognize donor-facing materials as consistently accurate, professional, and strategically aligned.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Unlocking fundraising velocity: the donor-support engine reduces the administrative burden on Relationship Managers, directly increasing the time they spend in front of donors.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Helping team members connect daily work to climate impact.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Making difficult prioritization decisions with transparency.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Protecting the team from unnecessary urgency while maintaining focus.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;/ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;Being the expert: \u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;sharing knowledge generously while staying curious and humble by\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Teaching through powerful questions and mutual learning.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Connecting team to learning opportunities.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Modeling continuous learning in a rapidly evolving field.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;/ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;/ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;Required Experience\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;7–10 years of experience in philanthropy, donor relations, or high-touch client service operations.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;5-10 years of experience leading a hybrid, and distributed team, with a proven track record of managing a number of individual contributors or project managers with similar roles.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Demonstrated ability to support team members in finding their professional development paths.\u0026amp;nbsp;\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Deep understanding of the principal gift development cycle and the nuances of stewarding high-net-worth individuals.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Experience building or growing support functions within a growing organization; finding economies of scale while maintaining high staff engagement and high-quality work.\u0026amp;nbsp;\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;High proficiency in Salesforce, project management best practices, and project management software (e.g., Asana).\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Exceptional ability to translate complex climate strategies into clear, persuasive donor communications.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Experience working internationally or with European colleagues preferred.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;/ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;Salary Range:\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt; $169,000 - $188,000\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;Work Environment\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;Climate Lead is headquartered in San Francisco, CA. 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By serving as an impartial guide, Climate Lead equips new climate philanthropists with the information and insights they need to drive transformative solutions. We cut through the complexity by curating roadmaps, in partnership with a diverse network of experts, to help philanthropists make a bold impact on climate.\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;Summary\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;The Director, Global Climate Strategies, is responsible for curating major climate content and leading the development of high-impact climate strategies and solutions. In partnership with the Senior Director, Global Climate Strategies, this role leads efforts to source, vet, and curate climate strategy and mitigation solutions while at the same time building a robust, dynamic knowledge repository for products, vetted solutions, and the network of specialized experts and advisors that Climate Lead taps for its work. This role serves as a broker for the field to connect new donors with high-impact solutions and experts.\u0026amp;nbsp;\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;Managerial Responsibilities\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;This role does not have any managerial responsibilities.\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;\u0026amp;nbsp;\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;Essential Duties and Responsibilities\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;Climate Solutions (70%)\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;\u0026amp;nbsp;\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Source and diligence climate solutions\u0026amp;nbsp;\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;/ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;\u0026lt;em\u0026gt;In collaboration with the Managing Director and Senior Director and in coordination with the Philanthropy and Communications teams, lead climate content and strategy contributions - including sourcing projects, curating expert reviewers, diligencing projects, and documenting findings.\u0026lt;/em\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Lead GCS contributions to develop scaled strategies frameworks and curate big ideas that have the potential to draw eight - and nine-figure philanthropic investments into ripe strategies that pursue an ambitious impact goal\u0026amp;nbsp;\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;/ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;/ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Responsible for keeping a \u0026quot;beat\u0026quot; on various sectors, geographies, and levers through regular communication with expert funders, attending funder strategy meetings, and other learning opportunities. Beats for this role include climate finance and climate solutions in the European region.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Responsible for managing relationships with specific NGOs (“Strategy relationship manager”) by staying up to date on the evolution of their strategy/ies, coordinating with the Philanthropy team on donor stewardship, serving as the GCS communication point to the NGO, and documenting communications in our knowledge management system.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;/ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;\u0026amp;nbsp;\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Help move new climate philanthropists to impact\u0026amp;nbsp;\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Responsible for producing high-quality, timely on-demand products (bespoke and proactive) and delivering presentations that move philanthropists to impact based on specific areas of expertise (or beats)\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Responsible for identifying, vetting, and helping prepare solutions and experts for tailored donor events;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt; \u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;providing speaker recommendations; responding to requests from Communications and Philanthropy teams for donor event content; and responding to other requests as-needed.\u0026amp;nbsp;\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;/ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;/ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;\u0026amp;nbsp;\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Contribute to knowledge management\u0026amp;nbsp;\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;/ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;\u0026lt;em\u0026gt;Regularly update the Knowledge Management System (a Salesforce database) to ensure key sourcing and vetting information is captured\u0026lt;/em\u0026gt;\u0026lt;em\u0026gt;Contribute to ensuring strategies and solutions sourced and vetted are captured in a way accessible to the entire team across Climate Lead, including the level at which a solution has been validated per Climate Lead’s frameworks and materials.\u0026lt;/em\u0026gt;\u0026lt;em\u0026gt;Contribute to developing a robust, dynamic knowledge repository for knowledge products produced for new climate philanthropists, vetted climate mitigation solutions, and the network for specialized experts and advisors that Climate Lead taps for all its work.\u0026amp;nbsp;\u0026lt;/em\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;Partnerships (15%)\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Build strong external relationships with climate experts, funders and NGOs.\u0026amp;nbsp;\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Build or leverage existing deep and authentic relationships with experienced funders and experts who provide expertise on strategy, vetting, and sourcing.\u0026amp;nbsp;\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Proactively and independently engage leading climate funders to assess the readiness of scaled strategies and giving opportunities for new donors in critical thematic areas and lift gaps for the field when there is a need to build out giving pathways.\u0026amp;nbsp;\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Build authentic relationships with NGOs, cultivating mutual trust and transparency while respecting the confidentiality of donors.\u0026amp;nbsp;\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Convene experts (“Opportunity Circles”) to guide the development of solutions for specific sectors or geographies as needed\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;/ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;/ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;\u0026amp;nbsp;\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;GCS Team Operations (10%)\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Serve as a senior member of the GCS team\u0026amp;nbsp;\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Together with the Managing Director, Deputy Managing Director, and the Associate Directors, foster a collaborative GCS team environment.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Provide proactive mentorship and leadership for new and existing teammates.\u0026amp;nbsp;\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Support the MD and DMD in implementing organizational priorities and conducting special projects, as needed.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;/ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Support onboarding of new staff and annual planning\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Support recruitment and onboarding of Climate Lead staff\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Contribute to annual operations planning and budgeting processes.\u0026amp;nbsp;\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;/ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;/ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;Cross-Team Operations (5%)\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Promote a culture of learning across Climate Lead\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Support the onboarding new staff joining other teams\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Under the direction of the Deputy Managing Director, lead specific Climate Lead-wide learning sessions and processes.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;/ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Contribute to Climate Lead organizational goals and culture through active participation in cross-team workshops and working groups (e.g., Values Working Group, X-team process workshops, etc).\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;/ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;\u0026amp;nbsp;\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;Success Criteria\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;Entrepreneurial: \u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;Self-starter with a strong entrepreneurial orientation thriving in new, fast-paced ventures. Energized by helping to build something new and innovative. Capable of hands-on implementation and administration.\u0026amp;nbsp;\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;\u0026amp;nbsp;\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;Advisory Orientation: \u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;Enjoys work environments built around active inquiry and learning; thrives by creatively synthesizing ideas and input from multiple sources, and has an ability to recognize excellence; pinpoint key questions, distill frameworks, weigh competing points-of-view, and synthesize actionable findings with rigor and speed. Appreciates working in an advisory or consultative setting.\u0026amp;nbsp;\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;\u0026amp;nbsp;\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;Communication Skills: \u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;Brings outstanding communications skills, particularly as a writer and with a clear point of view on how to most effectively tailor content to generate powerful narratives. Understanding how to translate complex material into relatable and digestible content is imperative, but also remain respectful and true to the complexity and depth of the issues at hand.\u0026amp;nbsp;\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;\u0026amp;nbsp;\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;Embrace Collaborative Teams: \u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;Brings a genuine respect for Climate Lead’s collaboration model, which works in a participatory way across the organization and through Climate Lead’s extensive global networks. Effectively engages with external partners, such as consultants and retained experts, in order to create leveraged capabilities and operations at scale.\u0026amp;nbsp;\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;\u0026amp;nbsp;\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;Emotional Intelligence: \u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;Comfortable considering multiple points of view and encouraging constructive feedback.\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;\u0026amp;nbsp;\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;Qualifications\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;This role will bring an objective approach to the full breadth of climate strategies and solutions in order to work effectively across a wide spectrum of networks, partnerships, and funder groups. It requires a significant understanding of the philanthropic tools and levers available to achieve change in the climate field.\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;\u0026lt;em\u0026gt;Knowledge, Skills, Abilities\u0026lt;/em\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;Climate expertise:\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt; Candidates must have 10+ years of broad strategy and content expertise, ideally working across sectors and geographies. In addition, this position requires experience working on climate finance and at least five years of experience working in the European region\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;Leadership skills:\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt; Brings multiple years of experience overseeing complex projects or programs with limited oversight; demonstrated success working across different teams and programs; prior management of people or consultants; accountability to deliver high quality results to senior organizational leadership.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;Network activation\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;: A background operating in global and regional climate networks and ability to activate or tap into leading experts from across the climate and environmental justice communities. Skilled at cultivating and convening trusted networks to achieve common goals.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;Expert broker: \u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;Must demonstrate the ability not to be wedded to a single theory of change or climate agenda and instead serve as an expert broker for the field.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;/ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;Humility, curiosity, collaboration: Possesses a strong sense of humility and deep curiosity to learn from others about complex issues. A strong collaborator both internally and externally in a variety of roles (e.g. leadership and support roles).\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;\u0026lt;em\u0026gt;Education and Experience\u0026lt;/em\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Minimum of BS or BA in a relevant field, Master\u0026#39;s degree in an applicable field preferred\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;10+ years of experience in climate, with at least five years working in the European region on climate issues.\u0026amp;nbsp;\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;5+ years of experience leading complex program initiatives\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Experience working on climate finance\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Demonstrated experience working in a matrixed or cross-functional environment is required.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;A track record of developing persuasive content focused on conveying issues, movements, or causes is essential.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;/ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;Salary Range:\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt; £156,000 - £173,000\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;Work Environment\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;Climate Lead is headquartered in San Francisco, CA. This position would be based out of Climate Lead’s hub in London, UK.\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;","departments":[{"id":4035068008,"name":"GCS (Global Climate Strategies)","child_ids":[],"parent_id":null}],"offices":[{"id":4030047008,"name":"London (Hybrid)","location":"London, England, United Kingdom","child_ids":[],"parent_id":null}]},{"absolute_url":"https://job-boards.greenhouse.io/climatelead/jobs/5200741008","data_compliance":[{"type":"gdpr","requires_consent":false,"requires_processing_consent":false,"requires_retention_consent":false,"retention_period":null,"demographic_data_consent_applies":false}],"internal_job_id":4465212008,"location":{"name":"San Francisco"},"metadata":null,"id":5200741008,"updated_at":"2026-06-10T16:50:16-04:00","requisition_id":null,"title":"Manager, Presidential Advising","company_name":"Climate Lead","first_published":"2026-04-27T13:42:55-04:00","language":"en","application_deadline":null,"content":"\u0026lt;h1\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;About Us\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/h1\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;Climate Lead empowers philanthropic leaders everywhere to take immediate and far-reaching climate action. Climate Lead equips new climate philanthropists with the information and insights they need to drive transformative solutions by serving as an impartial guide. We cut through the complexity by curating roadmaps in partnership with a diverse network of experts to help philanthropists make a bold impact on climate from day one.\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;Summary\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;The Manager, Presidential Advising, serves as a high-level strategic partner, proxy, and force multiplier for the President. In an organization where the President’s time is the most finite resource, this role ensures that her donor engagements, ambassador relationships, and influence work move at the speed of the climate crisis.\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;This is not a traditional support role; it requires a sophisticated professional who can navigate Ultra-High-Net-Worth environments, exercise exceptional discernment, and act independently to advance the President’s portfolio. The incumbent will serve as the connective tissue between the President and the broader Philanthropy Team (PT), ensuring seamless information flow, vetting high-consequence requests, and executing follow-up with the precision and tone of the President herself.\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;Managerial Responsibilities\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;This role has no direct reports or managerial responsibilities.\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;h3\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;Essential Duties and Responsibilities\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/h3\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;Strategic Proxy \u0026amp;amp; Portfolio Integration (60%)\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Attend high-level donor and ambassador meetings alongside the President to capture nuances, pull strategic threads, and identify immediate next steps.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Draft high-stakes follow-up communications, executive summaries that reflect the President’s voice and ensure momentum is never lost.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Project manage donor deliverables and other donor-related work streams as defined by strategies set by the President, including but not limited to developing and managing or leading work plans, timelines, and tracking status of all the moving parts to meet internal and external deadlines.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Act as the primary filter for the President; vet the high volume of internal and external requests to prioritize the utmost essential items that require her immediate attention.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Act as a proxy for the President in Philanthropy Team meetings and cross-functional forums, absorbing new systems, processes, and news to \u0026quot;lift\u0026quot; into the President’s conversations.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Manage the President’s donor data by ensuring Salesforce and project management tools are updated in real-time, allowing the President to focus entirely on relationship strategy.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;/ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;h4\u0026gt;Anticipatory Management of Advising Functions (40%)\u0026lt;/h4\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Manage, prioritize, and curate all action steps for Presidential prospects.\u0026amp;nbsp;\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Identify and clear roadblocks before they reach the President; understand the sequencing of complex philanthropic \u0026quot;big bets\u0026quot; and their impact on the broader organizational strategy.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Navigate a broad domain including donors, ambassadors, and pipeline opportunities, picking up \u0026quot;outside the box\u0026quot; projects to minimize the number of direct interactions the President must manage personally.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Partner with Philanthropy Team members to ensure the President’s work is tethered to the organization\u0026#39;s latest strategies and insights.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Exercise high-level judgment about when to act independently and when to escalate, ensuring the President is involved at the most impactful decision points.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Tailor and standardize the President’s portfolio and action steps to unlock the highest value donor opportunities for Climate Lead.\u0026amp;nbsp;\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;/ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;h3\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;Success Criteria\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/h3\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;Amplification of Impact:\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt; The President’s capacity to handle UHNW relationships and high-consequence moments is significantly increased due to this role’s proactive management.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;Seamless Integration:\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt; The incumbent is viewed as a \u0026quot;seamless extension\u0026quot; of the President, capable of representing her interests accurately across the organization.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;Operational Velocity:\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt; Follow-up items, donor plans, and Salesforce entries are executed with near-instant speed, ensuring no donor or ambassador relationship is slowed down.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;Strategic Discernment:\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt; The President receives only the most critical, vetted information and \u0026quot;pre-baked\u0026quot; options for decision-making.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;/ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;h3\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;Required Experience, Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/h3\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;7-10 years of experience in high-stakes project execution, chief of staff functions, or principal gift fundraising.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Proven experience navigating the complexities of working with ultra-high-net-worth individuals and global influencers.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;A track record of enabling leadership, anticipating needs before they are articulated, and moving at a rapid executive pace.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Ability to write and speak with the nuance, gravitas, and clarity required for presidential-level donor work.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Strong ability to synthesize complex information from across a philanthropy team and identify what is strategically relevant to the President.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;High proficiency in Salesforce and project management platforms (e.g., Asana) with an eye for using these tools to drive efficiency.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Extreme discretion and the ability to maintain a \u0026quot;low-profile\u0026quot; presence in intimate donor settings while remaining a highly effective observer and actor.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;/ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Ability to operate effectively in a fast-paced, high-stakes, and highly collaborative environment.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Comfort working across global, multi-cultural teams.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;/ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;\u0026amp;nbsp;\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;Salary Range: $ 144,000 - $160,000\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;Work Environment\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;Climate Lead is headquartered in San Francisco, CA. This position operates in a hybrid environment and is based in our San Francisco, CA, office. Staff in the San Francisco Bay Area currently work in the office Tuesday through Thursday each week and typically work from a home location on other days.\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;\u0026lt;em\u0026gt;At the Climate Lead, we value diversity and always treat all employees and job applicants based on merit, qualifications, competence, and talent. We do not discriminate on the basis of or traits historically associated with race, color, religion, religious creed, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, age, sexual orientation, veteran and/or military status), domestic violence victim status, political affiliation, and any other status protected by state or federal law.\u0026lt;/em\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;","departments":[{"id":4035066008,"name":"Philanthropy","child_ids":[],"parent_id":null}],"offices":[{"id":4030045008,"name":"San Francisco HQ (Hybrid)","location":"San Francisco, California, United States","child_ids":[],"parent_id":null}]}],"meta":{"total":3}}