Manager of Operations Analysis, Philanthropic Partnerships

ClimateWorks Foundation: Manager of Operations Analysis, Philanthropic Partnerships

The Manager of Operations Analysis, Philanthropic Partnerships will report to the Senior Associate Director of Operations, Philanthropic Partnerships. This role is responsible for collecting information, evaluating, prioritizing, tracking, and facilitating project and system updates, as well as enhancing collaborative efforts and procedures for the Philanthropic Partnerships team, in collaboration with colleagues across the organization. 

Essential Tasks and Responsibilities   

Needs Analysis/Assessment

• Facilitate deep ongoing collaboration between the sub teams of Philanthropic Partnerships (Operations, Philanthropy, and Donor Comms), the Information Systems team, the Finance and Administration team, the Marketing and Communications team, and others to conduct needs assessments for current and forecasted projects
• Incorporate key and dynamic information from all teams in order to identify shared objectives, priorities, and challenges, as well as the operational impacts of new processes and features, both as they pertain to our shared Salesforce database and also to general cross-team procedures
• Continually identify opportunities for process and communication improvement, better user experience, adoption, and automation
• Collaborate with Senior Associate Director to design overall strategy and project priorities, and oversee adoption, training, and change management
• Partner with Manager, Operations and Analytics to document technical process workflows and maintain documentation and the appropriate filing structures related to projects and updates

Project Management 

• Systematically collect, maintain, and prioritize requests across the Philanthropic Partnerships team, as well as other teams we work closely with, and work across teams to manage projects and needed updates
• Work with stakeholders to map processes and to document scope, goals, deliverables, resource requirements, and timings for key projects
• Effectively manage project scope, ensuring changes in scope are appropriately evaluated for impact and documented in project plans and schedules
• Ensure consistent flow of information to project stakeholders to support coordination across teams
• Track and report on project milestones, as agreed upon by project sponsors
• With support from project sponsors and supervisor, proactively identify risks, challenges, or roadblocks and capture strategies for addressing them

Special Projects 

• Lead on the coordination of other collaborative, cross team efforts as needed
• Manage the funder correspondence and annual contribution process for the Funder Collaborations team
• Partner with Senior Associate Director on strategic plan and other org-wide operations projects and coordination
• Other tasks as assigned, including helping to fill in for other Operations staff as needed

Required Qualifications 

• Strong technology-related project management skills based on 5-7 years’ experience in a relevant role 
• At least 3 years of experience with Salesforce, or another similar fundraising database, in a relevant role

• At least 2 years of experience with fundraising operations

• Experience working on complex projects, preferably with a focus on data management, systems analysis, and effective collaboration
• Ability to navigate priorities across teams and connect related workstreams

• Adept at conducting needs-analysis and evaluating business objectives and impact for effective and holistic prioritization of work

• Experience with facilitating meetings, ensuring that clear decisions and action items are communicated, agreed upon, executed upon, and documented

• Strong organizational skills
• Ability to analyze complex data structures
• Experience and comfort working in a deadline-driven professional environment

• Excellent relationship management and collaboration skills
• Adept at leading through change with the goal of improving organizational processes

• Ability to work effectively and efficiently with minimal supervision, including working under pressure and managing shifting priorities
• Commitment to a diverse, inclusive, and equitable work environment

Compensation 

ClimateWorks offers an excellent benefits package and a competitive salary that is commensurate with experience (geographic differential applied based on location).

Salary Range (Bay Area / NYC): $110,000 - $115,000 annually

Salary Range (Other US): $105,000 - $110,000 annually

***ClimateWorks strives to create an equitable culture of transparency and fairness.

Location 

ClimateWorks Foundation is based in the San Francisco Financial District. This position is classified as US Flexible. Exceptional candidates can work from the SF office or from other locations, geographic differential applied to compensation based on local cost of labor.

Commitment to Racial and Social Justice

At ClimateWorks Foundation, we are driven by our vision of creating a thriving planet for all living beings for generations to come. We aim to foster an inclusive workplace that values diverse lived experiences and emphasizes the voices of marginalized people — especially Black, Indigenous, and People of Color — who are most vulnerable to climate impacts, and whose voices, ideas, and leadership are crucial to winning the climate fight.

To ensure that we are making meaningful progress, we have made a set of diversity, equity, and inclusion commitments across all dimensions of our work to further our mission and realize our vision. For more information, please visit: 

Equal Employment Opportunity

Equal employment opportunity and having a diverse staff are fundamental principles at ClimateWorks Foundation and as such we are committed to creating a diverse and multi-cultural work environment. We strongly encourage and seek applications from women, people of color, and bilingual and bicultural individuals, as well as members of the lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender communities. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants without regard to race (including traits historically associated with race), ethnicity, religion, color, sex (including childbirth, breast feeding, and related medical conditions), gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, uniform service member and veteran status, marital status, pregnancy, age, protected medical condition, genetic information, disability, or any other protected status in accordance with all applicable federal, state, and local laws.

This policy extends to all aspects of our employment practices including, but not limited to, recruiting, hiring, discipline, termination, promotions, transfers, compensation, benefits, training, leaves of absence, and other terms and conditions of employment.

ClimateWorks Foundation is committed to complying with all laws protecting qualified individuals with disabilities, as well as employees’ religious beliefs and practices. This policy extends to all aspects of our employment practices including, but not limited to, recruiting, hiring, discipline, termination, promotions, transfers, compensation, benefits, training, leaves of absence, and other terms and conditions of employment. ClimateWorks Foundation will provide a reasonable accommodation for any known physical or mental disability of a qualified individual and/or employees’ religious beliefs and practices, as required by law.

If you require an accommodation, please notify Human Resources. Once ClimateWorks Foundation is aware of the need for an accommodation, it will engage in an interactive process to identify possible accommodations.

Application Process 

All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply as soon as possible. To be considered for this position, interested candidates must submit a resume and cover letter. This position will remain open until filled.

Employment at the ClimateWorks Foundation is at-will.

Benefits

ClimateWorks offers an excellent benefits package:

Healthcare Plans:

Multiple options available through Kaiser & UHC

HMO - 100% coverage for employee and dependents

POS - Employee pays difference beyond HMO coverage (3 out of 4 POS options are at 100% coverage for employee and dependents)

Dental –100% coverage for employee and dependents

Vision – 100% coverage for employee and dependents

Fertility Benefit

Fertility care through Carrot Fertility. Access to on-demand doctor-approved content, pregnancy support, and virtual chats with medical, legal, and regulatory experts.

Disability Benefit (long and short-term)

Life Insurance (3x base salary up to $750k for employee only)

PTO

20 days (1st year)

25 days (2nd - 8th year)

30 days (9th year)

Holidays

11 Observed and 2 floating

401k Plan

After 6 months of service, CWF automatically contributes 9% of gross earnings per pay period to retirement fund*

After 6 months of service, CWF matches 100% of employee contributions up to a max of 6% of gross earnings per pay period*