Executive Director
Energy InnovationSan Francisco, California
Full Time
Posted January 30, 2026
$268k - $278k
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Job Description
The Executive Director provides strategic leadership and organizational management for a nonprofit focused on clean energy and climate policy, overseeing operations, fundraising, stakeholder engagement, and driving mission impact through effective team and resource management.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide strategic leadership and align organizational mission and strategy
- Partner with senior directors to develop and coordinate cross-organizational priorities
- Ensure operational efficiency and support team performance to meet goals and budgets
- Lead fundraising efforts, including donor cultivation, stewardship, and relationship management
- Engage with the board to facilitate governance, strategic advice, and reporting
- Represent the organization externally to funders, partners, and stakeholders
- Oversee special projects and initiatives as assigned by the CEO
Requirements
- 12-15 years of progressive leadership experience in nonprofit, government, or mission-driven organizations.
- Demonstrated ability to set direction and drive organizational impact by focusing strategy, resources, and execution on the most critical priorities.
- Exceptional leadership ability to develop, empower, and hold accountable a high-performing, cross-functional team.
- Proven track record with success in fundraising and resource mobilization.
- Strong strategic and solutions-oriented thinker who maximizes impact via great execution.
- Skilled communicator with outstanding written, verbal, and presentation skills able to foster collaboration and trust across all levels of the organization along with external partners and funders.
- Advanced knowledge of energy systems and greenhouse gas emissions, with the ability to apply this expertise to organizational strategy and driving decision-maker conversations to the best outcome.
- Outstanding capability to use research and data analysis for impact.
- Commitment to the mission and values of the organization.
- Experience managing organizational change, growth, and operational complexity.
Benefits & Perks
Salary range of $267,500 to $277,500 with adjustments for higher-expense markets
Hybrid work schedule with in-office presence 1-3 days a week
Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, and vision insurance with up to 100% premium coverage
Short-term and long-term disability insurance
Company-sponsored and voluntary life insurance
Fertility and family planning benefits
Student loan repayment assistance
401k retirement plan with company match
Annual professional development budget
Internet, cell phone, and health wellness reimbursement
Paid holidays (14 days) and four weeks of paid time off (PTO)
Paid parental leave, jury duty, and bereavement leave
Public transportation benefit options for office staff
Office stocked with healthy snacks and beverages
Team building activities and staff lunches
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