Become a Development Fellow (Remote) at the Hive Fund for Climate and Gender Justice: Salary USD $85,000 – $100,000 per year

The Hive Fund for Climate and Gender Justice is a US-based philanthropic initiative dedicated to advancing equitable climate solutions.

The organization provides grants to groups working to transition from fossil fuels to clean energy while centering justice, redistributing power, and supporting healthier, safer, and more prosperous communities.

Focusing primarily on the US South—including Texas, Louisiana, Georgia, and the Carolinas—the Hive Fund partners with more than 30 donors to provide flexible, multiyear support to over 150 grantee organizations.

Nearly three-quarters of its funding goes to groups led by Black, Brown, Indigenous, and Asian American and Pacific Islander women and gender-nonconforming leaders, amplifying historically underfunded voices in climate leadership. Through its grantmaking, the Hive Fund helps organizations build economic, cultural, and political power to achieve sustained climate justice wins.

The Hive Fund operates in partnership with its fiscal sponsor, Windward Fund, a 501(c)(3) public charity that incubates innovative public-interest projects and provides organizational infrastructure, including payroll, benefits, and HR support.

Role Overview

Location: Remote (Work can be performed from anywhere in the United States)
Start Date: May 1, 2026
Application Deadline: March 9, 2026
Salary: USD $85,000 – $100,000 per year
Organization: Hive Fund for Climate and Gender Justice

The Development Fellow is a newly created, full-time, two-year position designed to support the Hive Fund’s fundraising, donor engagement, and strategic partnerships efforts.

The Fellow will work closely with the Strategic Partnerships Director (SPD) and the Strategic Partnerships team, playing a central role in managing donor data, maintaining systems, coordinating stewardship activities, and contributing to grantmaking and fundraising initiatives.

This position is ideal for an early- to mid-career professional seeking in-depth exposure to philanthropy and climate-focused grantmaking. The Fellow will gain practical experience in donor relationship management, CRM systems, fundraising processes, and cross-functional collaboration while supporting high-impact climate and justice work.

Key Responsibilities

1. Data Administration and Donor Relationship Management:

• Manage and maintain fundraising data in Blackbaud Raiser’s Edge NXT and other tools, ensuring accuracy and up-to-date donor records.
• Support data migration from Outlook, SharePoint, and other platforms into Blackbaud RENXT.
• Establish and maintain document management practices, including proposals, grant agreements, reports, and templates.
• Assist with donor outreach, scheduling meetings, and tracking engagement.
• Support SPD and CEO with task management using Asana.
• Participate in meetings to capture notes and follow-ups for timely execution by the team.

2. Grant Proposal Development and Award Management:

• Assist with research for grant proposals and support development of submissions.
• Track grant agreements, funding timelines, and reporting requirements in collaboration with operations.
• Support engagement with fiscal sponsors and ensure accurate reporting of gift and grant data.

3. Strategic Collaboration and Organizational Growth:

• Document processes and create templates to improve scalability and operational efficiency.
• Contribute to fundraising strategy development and team culture.
• Collaborate across teams on donor-related projects and institutional initiatives.

4. Event Support:

• Provide logistical and administrative support for fundraising events and donor stewardship activities.
• Assist in preparing presentations, marketing materials, and donor communications.

Candidate Profile

Essential Qualifications:

• Minimum of three years of experience in fundraising, partnerships, or relationship management in nonprofit or philanthropic settings.
• Experience with CRM systems; familiarity with Blackbaud Raiser’s Edge NXT strongly preferred.
• Strong project management skills, with the ability to balance multiple tasks and prioritize effectively.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with professionalism across diverse stakeholders.
• Highly collaborative work style with the ability to support team culture and organizational goals.
• Self-starter with a proactive approach to problem-solving.

Desirable Qualifications:

• Familiarity with climate justice, gender justice, and racial justice movements.
• Experience managing events, donor cultivation, or grantmaking processes.
• Commitment to equity, transparency, and organizational values aligned with systemic justice frameworks.

Work Environment and Benefits

• Fully remote position, with work performed from home or coworking spaces.
• Up to 15% travel for semi-annual staff gatherings.
• Comprehensive benefits, including 401(k) with employer match, health coverage, PTO, family leave, volunteer leave, and paid holidays.
• Supportive, inclusive, and equity-driven organizational culture focused on anti-oppression, climate justice, and long-term systemic change.

Learning Outcomes

By participating as a Development Fellow, the candidate will:

• Gain practical experience in nonprofit fundraising, donor management, and grantmaking systems.
• Develop skills in strategic partnership building, CRM management, and event coordination.
• Acquire insight into climate justice philanthropy, intersectional grantmaking, and operational infrastructure in nonprofit settings.
• Contribute to advancing equity-focused climate solutions while collaborating with a diverse, mission-driven team.

This role is an opportunity for a motivated professional to learn, grow, and make tangible contributions to climate and gender justice philanthropy while building technical, operational, and strategic fundraising expertise in a collaborative remote environment.

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Disclaimer: Global South Opportunities (GSO) is not the organization offering this fellowship. For any inquiries, please contact the official organization directly. Please do not send your applications to GSO, as we are unable to process them. Due to the high volume of emails, we receive daily, we may not be able to respond to all inquiries. Thank you for your understanding.