Manager, Development

The Global Energy Alliance for People and Planet (Global Energy Alliance) The Global Energy Alliance for People and Planet (Global Energy Alliance) works for a world where everyone has access to affordable, reliable, clean electricity and the means to use it to improve their lives. Our Alliance builds transformative public, private, philanthropic partnerships to end energy poverty and accelerate green economic opportunity. Founded in 2021 by The Rockefeller Foundation, IKEA Foundation, and Bezos Earth Fund, we design innovative projects/programs, unlock finance, strengthen institutions and transform markets, delivering progress anchored in deep community engagement. By uniting actors across the value chain, from households to heads of state, we go beyond individual projects to drive lasting systems change. With work in more than 30 countries across Africa, Asia, Latin America and the Caribbean, our Alliance aims to reach 1 billion people with clean electricity, prevent 4 billion tons of carbon emissions and create or improve 150 million jobs. 

 

Overview

In 2025, the Alliance launched a dedicated Partnerships and Philanthropy Division to expand and diversify our funding base. We are pioneering new fundraising pathways, engaging nontraditional funders, and building deep, trust-based partnerships to mobilize resources and drive systemic impact.

Position Summary

The Manager, Development plays a central role in building and strengthening the operational foundation of the Partnerships and Philanthropy Division at a pivotal stage of growth. Sitting at the intersection of fundraising, partnerships, strategy, and execution, the role serves as the operational owner of the fundraising infrastructure that powers the team — from CRM management and pipeline coordination to briefing preparation, reporting, and cross-functional project execution — helping to drive donor engagement, strengthen systems, and support high-impact collaboration across the Alliance.

This role is best suited to an exceptionally organized, proactive, and entrepreneurial professional who enjoys bringing structure to complex work, improving how teams operate, and taking initiative in fast-paced environments. Offering significant exposure across fundraising, partnerships, and organizational strategy, this is an exciting opportunity for someone looking to deepen their experience and play a meaningful role in scaling a global mission-driven organization.

Key Responsibilities

          Operational Support

• Maintain and update the donor database with high accuracy, including the management of funder, prospect, and opportunity records and the creation of new records.
• Maintain internal filing systems, shared drives, and documentation for fundraising and partnership processes.
• Prepare briefing documents and support Fundraising Directors in follow-up for leadership.
  
  Fundraising and Internal Coordination

• Assist in preparing materials for donor engagements and events.
• Support grant preparation by gathering attachments, formatting documents, and maintaining proposal templates.
• Work with fundraising and partnership team staff, including fundraising, events, and programmatic team members.
• Support program staff in gathering impact data and stories for donor communications and reporting.

          Event and Special Projects Support

• Support Global Leadership Council operations, including engagement plan development and implementation and bilateral meeting preparation.
• Provide surge support on the implementation of special projects
  
  Strategic Initiatives

• Serve as the operational owner of GEA's fundraising infrastructure, including the CRM, pipeline tracker, and briefing cadences; design and lead continuous improvement of these systems across HQ and regional fundraising staff, and produce pipeline reports and dashboards for leadership and the Global Leadership Council.
• Act as a thought partner to Fundraising Directors on prioritization, deadline management, and quality control across the portfolio; supervise interns, contractors, or junior staff as the team scales, including onboarding, work allocation, and review.

Requirements

          Skills and Experience 

• 3–5 years of experience in nonprofit fundraising, development operations, strategic partnerships, or related fields.
• Strong proficiency managing donor databases and CRM systems with a high degree of accuracy and attention to detail (e.g., Salesforce, Raiser's Edge, EveryAction).
• Strong organizational, operational, and project management skills, with the ability to manage multiple workflows, priorities, and deadlines in fast-paced environments. Familiarity with project management and collaboration tools (e.g., Asana, Monday.com, Trello).
• Experience supporting fundraising operations, donor engagement and stewardship, grant coordination, and partnership management activities. Familiarity with best practices across function.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, including the preparation of briefing materials, internal documentation, and donor-facing content.
• Experience coordinating across cross-functional teams and supporting senior leadership, external stakeholder, or governance engagement.
• Demonstrated ability to improve processes, manage operational systems, and support effective team coordination and execution.
• Ability to work independently, exercise sound judgment, and proactively drive work forward.

          Desirable Skills and Experience

• Experience supporting governance bodies, advisory councils, or board-level engagement.
• Able to produce fundraising reports, dashboards, pipeline tracking, or operational reporting materials.
• Knowledge of clean energy, climate, or international development sectors.

          Behavioural Competencies

• Organization and Operational Excellence - Exceptional organization skills and a keen attention to detail with the ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously. Establishes clear systems, processes, and workflows that improve efficiency, accountability, and coordination across teams. Demonstrates strong follow-through and consistently delivers high-quality work under tight deadlines.
• Communication - Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to prepare concise briefing materials, coordinate across internal stakeholders, and communicate effectively with senior leadership, partners, and external audiences. Demonstrates strong listening skills, sound judgment, and professionalism in all interactions.
• Entrepreneurial Mindset - Thrives in evolving and fast-paced environments and demonstrates flexibility, initiative, and resourcefulness. Comfortable building and refining systems, testing new approaches, and supporting the growth of a developing fundraising and partnerships function.
• Strategic Thinking - Able to connect day-to-day execution with broader institutional priorities, identify opportunities for improvement, and support the development of scalable fundraising infrastructure and operational practices.
• Mission Orientated - Demonstrates enthusiasm for the Alliance’s mission and a strong commitment to advancing impact through fundraising. Brings energy, initiative, and a solutions-oriented mindset to their work.

Compensation & Benefits 

This is a full-time, exempt position with an annualized starting salary of $110,000-$130,000, commensurate with experience. The Global Energy Alliance 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. 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.

 Applications for this role will close on June 8 2026

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 Global Energy Alliance employees to contribute by developing their unique perspectives and talent, challenging conventional wisdom through evidence and reason, and amplifying marginalized voices.  

Global Energy Alliance 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.  

Global Energy Alliance is an Equal Opportunity Employer.