Description
The Climate Resilience Funder Collaborative is a philanthropic partnership focused on aligning funders, coordinating the resilience field, and accelerating equitable climate resilience solutions across the United States. [1]
Overview
Role & Growth: Operates as a strategic philanthropic platform to guide governance, mobilize capital, and anchor the resilience field. [1]
Key Funders: Involves prominent institutions such as The Kresge Foundation, The MacArthur Foundation, the Gordon and Betty Moore Foundation, The David and Lucile Packard Foundation, the Pisces Foundation, and the Walton Family Foundation. [1]
Fiscal Sponsorship: Hosted by Assets Under Movement (AUM+), previously known as the Amalgamated Foundation. [1, 2]
Initiatives: Coordinates shared learning and co-funding for projects like the American Flood Coalition, the National Adaptation Forum, Insurance for Good, and the Community Foundation Resilience Fund. [1]
Climate Resilience Funder Collaborative is seeking an experienced Executive Director to lead its growth and strengthen philanthropic investments in equitable climate resilience solutions across the United States.
This senior leadership role focuses on developing organizational strategy, establishing governance and operations, building partnerships with philanthropic funders, and mobilizing resources to support climate adaptation and resilience initiatives.
The Executive Director will work closely with leading foundations and climate resilience organizations to coordinate funding, strengthen collaboration, identify investment opportunities, and accelerate the adoption of community-centered climate solutions.
The ideal candidate is a strategic, entrepreneurial leader with significant experience in philanthropy, coalition building, organizational leadership, and climate resilience or adaptation.
Position Details
📍 Location: Remote – United States
💰 Salary: $260,000–$310,000 annually
💼 Employment: Full-Time
🌎 Focus: Climate resilience, philanthropy, strategic partnerships, and organizational leadership
🎯 Key Responsibilities: Strategic planning, fundraising coordination, philanthropic partnerships, governance development, grantmaking, and team management
🎁 Benefits: 100% employer-paid medical, dental, and vision coverage; 20 vacation days; 10 sick days; 13 paid holidays; parental and caregiver leave; and 401(k) employer match
🏢 Fiscal Sponsor: Assets Under Movement (AUM+)
📅 Application Deadline: No specific deadline listed; early applications are strongly encouraged