Senior Manager of Development

Location: Remote. SF Bay Area, Sacramento, Portland, Seattle, or Denver

Reports to: Managing Director of External Affairs

Salary: $100,000 - $120,000, depending on experience  
Employment Status: One year fixed-term contract, (40 hours per week). This contract has the potential of being extended following the 1-year term. 

Travel: 20% time

Preferred Start Date: April 28th, 2025

About Blue Forest 

Blue Forest is a conservation finance non-profit founded in 2015 that is focused on advancing ecosystem restoration through scientific research, financial innovation, and collaborative partnerships. Since 2018, Blue Forest has managed investor capital through its flagship financial product, the Forest Resilience Bond (FRB), which deploys private capital to finance forest restoration projects to reduce the risk of catastrophic wildfires. More recently, Blue Forest has also established Blue Forest Asset Management (BFAM), an investment management platform connecting investors to compelling, mission-aligned opportunities in a broader set of asset classes beyond FRB projects, such as private equity and private credit investments.

Blue Forest is made up of an interdisciplinary team of scientists, engineers, foresters, finance, and communications professionals committed to the mission: “To accelerate ecological restoration through conservation finance, enabling climate resilience for ecosystems and communities”. Employees at Blue Forest are: 

• Committed to Continuous Learning

• Driven by Collaboration

• Thoughtful Innovators for Impact

• Grounded in Science

• Passionate about Restoring Earth’s Ecosystems

As we grow and develop new financial solutions to pressing environmental problems, we are seeking to amplify and collaborate with those historically excluded in conservation finance. We recognize that a diverse, equitable, and inclusive organization is not only vital but also a key driver of strength, resilience, and success. 

Position Summary

Blue Forest is seeking a passionate and resourceful Senior Manager of Development to lead our growing development efforts. The Senior Manager of Development reports to the Managing Director of External Affairs and works in close collaboration with the Chief of Staff and the CEO. This pivotal role will develop and execute our fundraising strategy, build relationships with funders, design and execute on fundraising events, and work closely with leadership to amplify Blue Forest’s mission. This is an exciting opportunity to join in the inaugural fundraising role, with an organization that is targeting annual raises of $5+ million. This position is best suited for someone who has experience crafting and implementing a development strategy.