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# Program Regional Strategist at Sierra Club

- **Company:** Sierra Club
- **Location:** Remote
- **Compensation:** $80k–$90k
- **Employment:** full-time
- **Work type:** remote
- **Posted:** 2026-08-12
- **Last confirmed live:** 2026-09-07
- **Apply:** https://jobs.lever.co/sierraclub/15941a26-a60b-4d91-a669-fbb95633ff96

## Job description

Job Title: SPARC Program RegionalStrategist, Chapter Fundraising Department: Membership Growth Location: Remote (anywhere in US). This position requires an ability to travel. Reports To: SPARC Program Assistant Director, Chapter Fundraising Supervises: n/a

Context:  At the Sierra Club, we believe in the power of interdependence. Together, we remain committed to the fight for a healthy climate built on a foundation of environmental, racial, economic, and gender justice – a future where all people benefit from a healthy, thriving planet and a direct connection to nature. As the climate crisis and deeply entrenched systemic racism all fuel injustice, we will continue to fight for a bold, transformational agenda that recognizes the interconnectedness between our planet, our humanity, and our future. By recognizing that our destinies are tied, we continue to name that all things are fundamentally connected, and the overlap between ecology, race, gender, and representative government will move to either advance our collective humanity or to oppress it. Sierra Club has close to 800 staff across the country and a network of 64 local chapters that are led and fueled by thousands of volunteers. We are also proud to be a unionized employer, with three labor unions representing more than half of our employees.

Scope: Each of our 64 local chapters is responsible for raising the majority of their annual budget. The SPARC (a Strategic Path for Advancing Relationships through Coaching) Program is a new approach to support chapters with their larger dollar fundraising through project management and coaching. The SPARC Program RegionalStrategist plays a crucial role in helping Sierra Club Chapters raise the money they need by helping manage their mid and major gift level program. More than anything else, they will:

Serve as the lead coach/project manager to an assigned portfolio of chapters who need strategic and tactical advice. Their support to individual chapters will help build effective, efficient fundraising programs focusing on building authentic relationships with mid to major gift level funders. Coordinate closely with major gift officers in their region to support strategies for major gift level donors.

In order to be successful, the SPARC Program RegionalStrategist must be an experienced fundraiser with a strong understanding of how to effectively cultivate, solicit, and steward gifts of $1,000-$25,000+ from individuals, enhance a fundraising program’s efficiency, and coach individuals with little to no fundraising experience how be effective fundraisers. This position will serve as a major point of contact for staff involved in all aspects of chapter fundraising, will interact with many departments across the Sierra Club, and will meet with external funders. This role may manage a portfolio of donors when there is a gap at chapters and may also support the chapter with grants by identifying prospects and creating a strategy for the foundation, working collaboratively with Chapter Grant Writers.

This position requires an ability to travel. While not extensive, you need to be willing to travel occasionally for on-site Chapter visits or meetings.

Job activities include but are not limited to:

- Coaching chapter leaders with strategic and tactical advice to improve fundraising performance. Consults and supports chapter leaders on fundraising strategy and program implementation at individual chapters. This may include site visits and in-person coaching.

- Leading the effort to develop and execute chapter fundraising plans. Facilitate the creation of and execution of chapter fundraising plans, meeting with chapters regularly to ensure the completion of fundraising activities specifically related to mid to major gifts.

- Coaching chapters on grant strategy. When needed this role by helping to identify potential grants, support the chapter with grant strategy, and work collaboratively with Grant Writers.

- Meet with external funders. This role may need to manage a portfolio of donors if there is a gap at chapters, by cultivating relationships, making asks, and stewarding donors.

- Coaching chapters on ways to leverage volunteer involvement with fundraising. Works with volunteers and staff leaders to create opportunities for volunteers to participate in fundraising—particularly at the board level.

- Collaborating with leaders in our Advancement and Membership Growth Departments to facilitate coordination between major gift staff, mid-level managers, and chapter leaders. Facilitates collaboration between chapter staff and the national organization’s fundraising team, particularly with major gift work.

The successful candidate must demonstrate the following skills, experience and competencies:

- Extensive experience overseeing and implementing fundraising programs, preferably in a small non-profit. Your ability to provide sound advice to Chapter Directors, fundraising staff, and volunteer leaders based on your own experience and study is crucial in this role.

- A deep understanding of how to identify, cultivate, solicit, and steward $1,000-$25,000+ gifts from individuals. You must be able to understand, teach, and project manage a mid to major gift level fundraising program at chapters. how a small non-profit organization must blend multiple fundraising strategies targeting many levels of giving in order to meet its fundraising goals.

- Extensive experience and expertise in coaching. You will be working with individuals and small teams that need your advice, assistance, and accountability. Successful coaching skills are a must. You must be able to inspire and instill confidence to fundraise in the chapters you are assigned to.

- Strong communication and relationship-building skills. The highly collaborative nature of this position requires exceptional interpersonal skills. You may also meet with external funders, so your ability to present information verbally and in writing is essential.

- Committed to evolution. You are committed to continuously deepening and evolving your own understanding of systems of oppression through study, openness, and humility. And you easily recognize your own relationship to privilege and power, examining and shifting your behaviors as appropriate.

- Uplifting and additive. You see mistakes as opportunities for growth; problems as catalysts for solutions, and inspire others along the journey. You carry a constructive approach, can-do attitude, a sense of humor, and authentic kindness wherever you go.

- Project management and logistics skills. You will be asked to create and oversee projects at an assigned portfolio of chapters all at once. You need to be comfortable designing tools that help you manage this complexity and see projects through to completion. Demonstrated ability to prioritize and meet deadlines and fundraising goals.

- Demonstrated skill using tact and diplomacy with confidential and sensitive matters. Deep understanding of the importance of remaining confidential when working with donor information.

The strongest candidates will also demonstrate the following skills, experience and competencies: ● Passion for environmental issues and local, grassroots activism

● Experience with Salesforce

● Experience with fundraising operations and/or project management

To Apply The Sierra Club provides equal employment and advancement opportunities to all staff members. Employment decisions are based on merit, qualifications, lived experience and skills. The Sierra Club does not discriminate in employment opportunities or practices on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, national origin, immigration status, socioeconomic status, ancestry, age, size, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, familial status, veteran status, disability, AIDS/HIV status, medical condition, prior conviction, arrest history, traits historically associated with race, including, but not limited to, hair texture and protective hairstyles, or any other characteristic protected by law.

The Sierra Club values applicants who are people that identify as Black, Indigenous, and other minoritized groups; women; queer, transgender, gender non-conforming, and gender fluid people.

Explore, enjoy and protect the planet.

## About Sierra Club

## Company Overview
- **One-liner**: The Sierra Club is the largest and most enduring grassroots environmental organization in the United States, dedicated to protecting the planet, advancing climate solutions, and ensuring access to clean air, water, and a healthy environment for all.
- **Entity Type**: Private (Nonprofit 501(c)(4) organization)
- **Headquarters**: Oakland, California, United States
- **Founded**: 1892
- **Founders**: John Muir

## Core Business
- **Primary industry**: Environmental advocacy, climate action, conservation, and outdoor recreation.
- **Target customers**: B2C – millions of members, donors, volunteers, and grassroots activists; also partners with other nonprofits, campaigns, and mission-aligned companies.
- **Mission / purpose**: “To explore, enjoy, and protect the wild places of the earth; to practice and promote the responsible use of the earth's ecosystems and resources; to educate and enlist humanity to protect and restore the quality of the natural and human environment; and to use all lawful means to carry out these objectives.” ([sierraclub.org](https://www.sierraclub.org/about-sierra-club))

## Products & Services
- **Advocacy & Campaigns**: Grassroots-driven campaigns to retire coal plants, stop pipelines, promote clean energy, protect public lands, and advance environmental justice.
- **Outings & Volunteer Programs**: Over 7,500 trained volunteers lead more than 15,000 trips annually (local hikes to international expeditions).
- **Sierra Club Books**: Publishing imprint for environmental literature.
- **Sierra Student Coalition**: Youth-led climate and conservation network.
- **Sierra Club Foundation**: Separate 501(c)(3) supporting education and conservation.

## Market Standing
- **Valuation / Market Cap**: Not applicable (nonprofit). Annual revenue approximately **$152.3M** (LinkedIn estimate, likely calendar 2024). Expenses reported as $84.9M (2025). ([linkedin.com](https://linkedin.com/company/sierraclub))
- **Key Metric**: Over **1 million members** and a network of local chapters across the U.S.
- **Notable Investors / Partners**: Not investor-backed; partners include other environmental nonprofits, labor unions, and corporate allies.
- **Growth Signals**: Headcount grew ~4% YoY to 744 employees (LinkedIn); careers page states over 800 staff. The organization is unionized with two labor unions (Progressive Workers Union and Sierra Employee Alliance) representing more than half of employees. ([sierraclub.org](https://www.sierraclub.org/careers-jobs-employment))

## Competitive Advantages
- **Grassroots power**: Over a century of organizing experience; unmatched network of local chapters and trained volunteers.
- **Legacy & trust**: One of the most recognized environmental brands in the U.S., with a proven record of legislative wins (Clean Air Act, Endangered Species Act, protection of 439 parks and monuments).
- **Unionized workforce**: Strong employee voice and collective bargaining, signaling a commitment to fair labor practices.
- **Integrated equity focus**: Core values of anti-racism, justice, and transformation embedded in the 2030 Strategic Framework.

## Strategic Focus
- **Climate solutions**: Championing the transition away from fossil fuels (coal, oil, gas) and toward 100% clean energy.
- **Environmental justice**: Ensuring that climate and conservation efforts address racial and economic inequities.
- **Grassroots expansion**: Deepening volunteer engagement and building a diverse, inclusive movement.
- **Policy advocacy**: Pushing for federal and state legislation on clean air, safe water, land protection, and public health.

## Why Work Here
- **Meaningful mission**: Direct impact on climate change, conservation, and social justice.
- **Unionized environment**: Over half of staff are represented by two unions; strong protection for workers.
- **Comprehensive benefits**: 100% employer-paid health, dental, and vision premiums; 401(k) with match; 20 weeks paid parental leave; generous PTO including extended winter break; sabbatical after 5+ years. ([sierraclub.org](https://www.sierraclub.org/careers-jobs-employment))
- **Flexible work options**: Positions listed as remote, hybrid, and on-site depending on role (e.g., Deputy Regional Field Director is remote; Chapter Director is hybrid; Grassroots Coordinator is on-site). ([jobs.lever.co](https://jobs.lever.co/sierraclub))
- **Diversity commitment**: Strongly encourages applications from Black, Indigenous, people of color, LGBTQ+ individuals, and people with disabilities.
- **Growth opportunities**: Sabbatical program, training, and the chance to work with a national network of passionate activists.

## Sources
1. [sierraclub.org – Careers](https://www.sierraclub.org/careers-jobs-employment)
2. [jobs.lever.co – Sierra Club job board](https://jobs.lever.co/sierraclub)
3. [sierraclub.org – About the Sierra Club](https://www.sierraclub.org/about-sierra-club)
4. [linkedin.com – Sierra Club company page](https://linkedin.com/company/sierraclub)
5. [sierraclub.org – Massachusetts Careers (benefits detail)](https://www.sierraclub.org/massachusetts/careers)

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