Job Description
About the Position
SkyTruth seeks a proactive, detail-oriented, and effective Manager of Philanthropic Partnerships to join our dynamic and thriving team. Reporting to the Chief Operating Officer and working closely with the Chief Executive Officer, the Manager of Philanthropic Partnerships will lead and manage all aspects of our grants program.
SkyTruth has tripled in size over the past four years, reflecting the growing demand for our data-driven tools and insights. As environmental challenges mount, so does the need for credible information to guide policy and action—and our capacity to deliver it continues to expand. We’re looking for a grants professional to help build on this momentum by securing the support that makes our work possible. The ideal person for this position will bring a strong track record of success along with enthusiasm, resourcefulness, and discipline in taking on the grant-funded sustainability of future organizational growth.
As SkyTruth’s sole team member dedicated exclusively to fund development, the Manager of Philanthropic Partnerships will focus primarily on grants—from identifying and pursuing opportunities to shaping funding strategy and ensuring compliance with funder requirements. They will be supported by leadership and key program staff in positioning the organization to secure and steward institutional funding, and in ensuring our work is communicated clearly, credibly, and compellingly to current and prospective funders.
This is an excellent opportunity for a seasoned self-starter with an entrepreneurial mindset—someone who loves writing, researching, building relationships, learning systems, and shaping strategy. The ideal candidate will thrive in a collaborative, high-trust, mission-driven environment where their work has visible and meaningful impact.