Summary

The Climate Resilience Funder Collaborative (the Collaborative) is a growing philanthropic partnership working to align funders and strengthen and coordinate the resilience field to accelerate equitable climate resilience solutions across the United States. With three years of shared learning and grantmaking among six engaged funders, the Collaborative is now ready to evolve from an emerging initiative into a high-impact philanthropic initiative.

The inaugural Executive Director will lead this evolution, working closely with participating funders to 1) build the foundations for a strong effort – including setting strategy and developing a governance framework; 2) deepen efforts to grow the collaborative, including align and mobilize philanthropic capital; and 3) serve as a field anchor and coordinator, to support stronger field coordination and learning. They will deepen relationships within the climate resilience ecosystem (including many other collaboratives underway), articulate the Collaborative’s value to funders and field partners to foster and expand engagement, and establish an operations infrastructure.

The ideal candidate will be a strategic, collaborative, and entrepreneurial leader with a track record of building coalitions and organizations from the ground up, experience facilitating effective coordination both structurally and relationally, knowledge of U.S. climate resilience and adaptation, and strong philanthropic and cross-sector relationships. This is a unique opportunity to shape an emerging national philanthropic platform and help unlock greater collective action and investment in climate resilience.

The Collaborative will initially be fiscally sponsored by Assets Under Movement (AUM+), formerly known as Amalgamated Foundation. This is a remote role based in the United States. The salary range for this role is $260,000 - $310,000.

To Apply

This search is being led by Ellen LaPointe and Emily McCarthy of NPAG. Due to the pace of this search, candidates are strongly encouraged to apply as soon as possible. Candidates may submit their cover letter, outlining their interest and qualifications, along with their resume via NPAG’s candidate portal.

AUM+ Environment

The work of our team is centered on the core values of the Assets Under Movement: Collaboration, Accountability, People First and Impact. We share a commitment to curiosity, growth and respect and are a lean team of doers and problem solvers. We are proud of our work in supporting the collective effort to make the world a more equitable and kinder place. The AUM+ environment is curious, flexible, committed, and willing to learn and grow as part of a small, collaborative team. As well as joyfully able to work in a start-up environment.

At AUM+, we value a diverse, inclusive workforce, and we provide equal employment opportunities for all applicants and employees. All qualified applicants for employment will be considered without regard to an individual’s race, color, sex, gender identity, gender expression, religion, age, national origin or ancestry, citizenship, physical or mental disability, medical condition, family care status, marital status, domestic partner status, sexual orientation, genetic information, military or veteran status, or any other basis protected by federal, state or local laws. We welcome applicants with a range of experiences and encourage you to apply, even if you don’t meet all qualifications listed.