Global Energy Alliance for People and Planet (Global Energy Alliance) LLC

Global Energy Alliance for People and Planet (Global Energy Alliance) LLC

Director, Principal Giving

New York · Director

Sponsorship not specifiedDetected 16 days ago
CRMCadenceLeadershipCommunicationMentoring

About the role

  • In 2025, the Global Energy Alliance (GEA) launched a dedicated Partnerships and Philanthropy Division to expand and diversify our funding base.
  • This is a unique opportunity to shape strategy, establish new approaches to donor engagement, and position philanthropy as a powerful force for transforming energy systems and expanding economic opportunity around the world.

Responsibilities

  • Design and execute GEA's global major giving strategy, with a focus on identifying, cultivating, soliciting, and stewarding high-net-worth individuals and family foundations aligned with GEA's mission and catalytic approach.
  • Build and manage a high-value donor pipeline and global HNWI networks, with the aim of securing gifts of six figures and above.
  • Develop and implement tailored engagement strategies for each donor, ensuring alignment with their interests and values, offering co-creation opportunities and visibility and recognition plans.
  • Build relationships with board members with the aim of identifying and developing warm pathways into priority prospects, supporting the Chief Partnerships and Philanthropy Officer in activating board relationships for cultivation and solicitation.
  • Support board engagement strategies and track outcomes from touchpoints with funders.
  • Manage the cadence and quality of board-facing communications from the fundraising team, ensuring consistency in messaging, data accuracy, and strategic framing.
  • Prepare briefing packages for board members ahead of key external moments (e.g., COP31, the Bellagio convening, UN General Assembly), equipping them to serve as ambassadors and door-openers with prospective institutional partners.
  • Support internal capacity building, mentoring colleagues on HNWI engagement, narrative development, and donor stewardship best practices.
  • Represent GEA externally, including speaking engagements, strategic donor briefings, and roundtables with key partners and net

Benefits

  • Serve as a senior leader within the Partnerships and Philanthropy Division, helping to shape vision, goals, and team growth.

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