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Manager, Prospect Research & Development Operations Washington, District of Columbia, United States The Global Energy Alliance for People and Planet (GEAPP) brings together philanthropy including the IKEA Foundation, The Rockefeller Foundation and the Bezos Earth Fund, governments, technology, policy and development partners, and the private sector to tackle the twin challenges of energy access and transition in emerging and developing countries. By 2030, we aim to expand clean energy access to one billion people, enable 150 million new jobs and reduce 4 gigatons of future carbon emissions. We believe clean energy is development: without it, every other form of progress is undermined so we’re building a movement to unlock a new era of inclusive green economic growth that accelerates universal energy access while enabling the global community to meet critical climate goals during the next decade. About the Role – Manager,Prospect Research & Development Operations The Manager,Prospect Research & Development Operations, will play a crucial role in diversifying GEAPP’s support base by significantly increasing funds received from institutional, corporate, and potentially individual donors annually. This role will be responsible for identifying and cultivating relationships with prospective funders, developing compelling proposals, and ensuring excellent stewardship. This is a unique opportunity to make an enduring impact within the international climate and energy field. Principal Duties and Responsibilities: Conduct comprehensive prospect research across institutional, corporate, and individual sources to identify emerging opportunities and build a robust funding pipeline for GEAPP. Partner with Individuals and Institutional teams to develop and implement tailored engagement strategies for foundations, governments, corporations, and major individual supporters by providing in-depth landscape analysis and insights on potential donors and their funding priorities. Conceptualize, drive and implement the prospect and funder’s lifecycle within GEAPP’s CRM (Salesforce), ensuring accurate tracking, reporting, and evaluation of engagement activities for the Partnerships team. Oversee the gift acknowledgment process to ensure timely and appropriate recognition, and support development/finance reconciliation in collaboration with the finance team. Maintain the integrity of funder and prospect data in Salesforce, regularly synthesize research into actionable insights, and support overall development reporting and administrative tasks as needed. Develop and maintain comprehensive weekly pipeline reports and dashboards to track fundraising progress, and actively participate in the annual budgeting and forecasting processes for the Partnerships and External Relations department. Conduct research and analysis on Open Philanthropy opportunities and assess their potential fit with GEAPP's strategic priorities. Perform light-touch business development tracking, monitoring relevant industry trends and potential partnerships that could expand GEAPP's funding base. Qualifications: 5+ years of progressively responsible experience in development, with a focus on prospect research, data analytics, and donor relations. Strong project management skills and the ability to prioritize and manage multiple complex projects with competing deadlines in a fast-paced environment. Proficiency in the use of online research tools relevant to institutional, corporate, and individual giving (e.g., Wealth Engine, DonorSearch, RelSci, Foundation Directory Online). Strong ethical standards and impeccable judgment in handling sensitive and confidential information. Compensation & Location This is a full-time, exempt position with an annualized starting salary of $110,000-$125,000, commensurate with experience. GEAPP provides a comprehensive benefits package including a robust paid time off plan of 28 days annual leave in addition to org-wide end-of-year-office closure, 401(k) retirement plan with 10% employer contribution, $1,000 annually for work-from-home expenses and $100 monthly for use for transit. This position could be based in our NYC or DC office. GEAPP prides itself on being a flexible employer and employees typically operate on a hybrid schedule that typically includes 2 days in office per week. The Application Process GEAPP has engaged Equitable Hiring Group to support this hiring process. To apply, please complete the short form below: The application deadline for this role is Thursday, August 7th. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis before then; therefore, we encourage you to submit yours soon. The overall evaluation process will look to follow this anticipated timeline: Early August: Selected candidates asked to complete a short-answer questionnaire Early August: multi-team member panel video interview with GEAPP Staff Mid-August: Finalist candidates will be asked to complete a timed trial assignment Late August: Final interview with GEAPP's Chief Partnerships & Philanthropy Officer Late August: Offer extended If you have any questions about the opportunity, please feel free to email abe@equitablehiringgroup.com. We operate from a strong commitment to equity, diversity, and inclusion in everything we do. It is not only the right thing to do – we could not make an impact without our team members' diverse perspectives and experiences. We expect all GEAPP employees to contribute by developing their unique perspectives and talent, challenging conventional wisdom through evidence and reason, and amplifying marginalized voices. GEAPP LLC is committed to the principles of equal employment opportunity and compliance with all federal, state, and local laws concerning employment discrimination, including the Americans with Disabilities Act. To this end, the organization ensures equal opportunity to all employees and applicants regardless of race, color, age, gender, sexual orientation, religion, marital status, national origin or ancestry, citizenship, lawful alien status, physical, mental, and medical disability, veteran status, or liability for service in the United States Armed Forces. GEAPP LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. 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