Strategic Development Policy Director

4 weeks ago


Oakland, California, United States PSE Healthy Energy Full time

PSE Healthy Energy is a non-profit organization dedicated to a healthy, resilient, and equitable energy future.

Our team of experts integrates technical expertise across multiple fields to inform science-based energy policy.

Our mission is to generate science-based energy and climate solutions that protect public health and the environment.

The Development Department is a collaborative powerhouse that works across departments and fuels our organization's growth and impact.

As our new Development Manager, you will be responsible for:

  • Orchestrating multifaceted fundraising activities in collaboration with other departments to develop proposals, cultivate relationships, and grow PSE networks.
  • Harnessing the power of Salesforce CRM to track fundraising progress, analyze data, and turn them into actionable insights that will drive our fundraising efforts to new heights.
  • Overseeing the entire lifecycle of development projects, ensuring they align with organizational goals and are completed on time and within budget while providing guidance to other departments.

Key responsibilities include:

  • Contribute to the strategic direction, annual goal setting, and budget planning for the Development team.
  • Develop and manage proposal schedules, utilizing systems and automation tools to enhance efficiency.
  • Research and identify funding opportunities, evaluating alignment with organizational goals to prioritize outreach efforts.
  • Maintain donor records, process gifts, and ensure timely acknowledgments using the PSE's donor database (Salesforce).
  • Prepare detailed grant reports that meet funder requirements, ensuring accuracy in financials and program outcomes.

You will also serve as the main point of contact for staff regarding development activities, offering guidance and assistance in responding to RFPs and other fundraising initiatives.

Requirements include:

  • Bachelor's degree in Nonprofit Management, Business Administration, Communications, or a related field.
  • Minimum of 4 years of experience in nonprofit grant writing, fundraising, and development.
  • Proven success in securing funding from a diverse sources, including institutional funders, foundations, major donors, and government entities.
  • Excellent project management skills, including the ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines while leading cross-functional teams to deliver successful outcomes.
  • Proficiency with Salesforce CRM or other fundraising software and donor databases.
  • Strong analytical skills with impeccable attention to detail required, ability to identify insights, and make data-driven decisions.
  • Certified Fund Raising Executive (CFRE) credential.
  • Track record of securing grants from private foundations and government agencies focused on climate and energy.
  • Creative design sensibilities and basic experience in design software such as Canva or other creative software.
  • Familiarity with online fundraising platforms and digital fundraising strategies to reach broader audiences.


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