Digital Fundraising Manager

The Climate Reality Project seeks a Digital Fundraising Manager to oversee the online fundraising program at the organization. They will work cross-departmentally and within the digital team to create and manage digital fundraising campaigns across email, social media, web, SMS, and digital ads.

This is a full time, exempt, benefits-eligible, hybrid position, currently expected to work from The Climate Reality Project office in downtown Washington DC at least two days per week. The salary for the role is $76,000 per year.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Oversee digital fundraising campaigns to acquire, renew, and retain donors.
• Oversee creation and execution of online cultivation and stewardship communications, as well as direct solicitations.
• Collaborate with other members of the Digital Team to optimize our website, SMS program, and organic social media to maximize digital fundraising opportunities.
• Track the performance of our digital fundraising and regularly report to organizational stakeholders.
• Lead paid acquisition program of new supporters (including Meta and Google ads as well as + list buys) and manage an onboarding strategy to convert as many as possible into donors.
• Run regular testing to optimize performance and co-manage digital testing plan with digital mobilization senior manager.
• Pull and analyze data and lists related to email, fundraising performance, and more on EveryAction, in collaboration with the digital fundraising associate.
• Research new digital trends, tools, and benchmarks (and respond accordingly).
• Co-manage Climate Reality’s email and SMS calendar in collaboration with the digital mobilization senior manager and others on the Digital Team.
• Proof and assure quality of all digital fundraising-related content before launch.

Required Skills and Abilities

• Excellent communicator, storyteller, problem solver, and creative and strategic thinker, able to keep track of many moving parts with competing deadlines
• A team player and people person who builds strong relationships and has the skills to resolve conflict while still maintaining important and effective relationships.
• Proven ability to turn ideas into actionable and measurable plans.
• Ability to give and receive feedback well.
• Track record of working effectively across multiple differences (race, gender, age, language, orientation, urban/rural, etc.).
• Care deeply about both climate change and environmental justice and want to work to solve the climate crisis and create a healthy and equitable future for all.
• Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer required.
• This role may require some domestic and international travel.

Education and Experience

• Equivalent experience and/or a Bachelor's degree welcome.
• Has a minimum of 5 years of experience strategizing and executing digital fundraising campaigns.
• Experience directly managing staff.
• Demonstrated experience with EveryAction/Bonterra or similar platform utilized for digital fundraising.
• Interest and some experience working with international audiences and content desired.

Employee Benefits

The Climate Reality Project provides a total benefits package that helps you manage your health, protect your income, and prepare for the future.

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Life, short-term disability, and AD&D insurance
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• 401(k) Retirement Account with a (6%) matching contribution
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Monthly cell phone reimbursement
• Generous paid time off policies

Don’t meet every single requirement? Studies have shown that women and people of color are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single qualification. At Climate Reality, we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace, so if you’re excited about this role but your experience does not align perfectly with every qualification in this job description, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.

The Climate Reality Project is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, veteran status, marital status, sexual orientation, disability, or any other category prohibited by local, state, or federal law. This policy applies to all aspects of employment, including recruitment, placement, promotion, transfer, demotion, compensation, benefits, social and recreational activities, and termination.