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Many reasons to be grateful ?? ?? RE-volv is thrilled to have received a Technical Assistance award from the U.S. Department of the Treasury that will allow us to build our capacity as an emerging Community Development Financial Institution (CDFI). As we continue our mission to accelerate equitable clean energy adoption, these funds will allow RE-volv to explore and pursue CDFI certification, furthering our efforts to expand access to solar financing for historically excluded nonprofits and communities. Learn more about the important role and work of CDFIs ?? https://www.cdfifund.gov/

Ready to accelerate your career and the clean energy transition? RE-volv is seeking a Development Director to lead our fundraising program and manage all aspects of our fund development strategy with drive and commitment. The ideal candidate will have: ? Successfully managed long-term fundraising efforts, with Community Development Finance Institution (CDFI) specific fundraising experience ? A background in clean energy, environmental and climate justice solutions ? Great communication and writing skills, attention to detail, and passion for RE-volv's mission Visit the careers page on our website to learn more! ??https://lnkd.in/guScGY8

Celebrating big (battery storage) lifts made easy in Sonoma County, CA ?? Earlier this month, OCCIDENTAL ARTS & ECOLOGY CENTER (OAEC) took a huge step towards completing their solar + storage microgrid installation ?? Shout out to Vital Energy Solutions, a local accredited solar installer who led the effort, as we watched the crane lift the battery storage system into place on the farm! With solar energy, OAEC will:? ?? Save over $3M on electricity costs over the lifetime of their system? ? Invest their solar savings into more permaculture trainings and retreat opportunities for diverse organizations and communities? ?? Increase operational resiliency in the face of days-long power outages with the addition of battery storage Discover OAEC’s solar journey ?? and stay tuned for project updates ?? https://re-volv.org/oaec Thank you to our partners and supporters who made this project possible: Candide Group Afterglow Climate Justice Fund, Invest in Our Future, and OTTWAY The Label

?? Attention, friends in South Central Pennsylvania! Solomon’s United Church of Christ (UCC) invites you to their solar ribbon-cutting celebration on December 8th, 11:15am in New Franklin. ??? Solomon’s, in partnership with RE-volv, recently completed the installation of its 12 kW solar array. 30 solar panels will generate 100% of Solomon’s energy needs and put thousands of dollars back into their community-serving mission. ? Enjoy food and refreshments, brief remarks, a solar ribbon-cutting ceremony, and educational solar booths. More details + RSVP here ?? https://lnkd.in/g2f8biQb

Anyone know an ambitious Development Director that wants to lead fundraising at the leading #nonprofitsolar developer? If so, please send them RE-volv's way! ?? ?? ?? ?? JD here >> https://lnkd.in/gCEMQPB "Development Director This is a full-time position based in our San Francisco office. It requires creativity, independence, collaboration and initiative. Compensation includes an annual salary commensurate with experience, benefits, and generous paid time off. RE-volv also provides the last Friday of every month off for personal care, which we call RE-charge Days. RE-volv allows flexible work hours and is committed to supporting a good work-life balance. Position starts as soon as possible. Responsibilities: Develop and spearhead annual and long-term fundraising strategy in collaboration with ED Research grantmakers and maintain up-to-date database of potential funding sources Write letters of inquiry and grant proposals and to various funders including the CDFI Fund Research potential major gift donors and manage solicitation efforts Work with ED to develop and maintain relationships with donors and grantmakers Support Board of Directors in donor outreach strategy Work with Communications team to develop donor stewardship and communications materials Track and manage incoming donations; maintain donor database in Salesforce Schedule and organize donor cultivation events Manage grant reporting process Be a collaborative member of a small team working to achieve RE-volv's mission..."

Meet Sarah Bernal?? RE-volv’s Solar Program Associate. From the initial nonprofit consultation to helping secure Direct Pay tax credit payments and long-term impact reporting, Sarah supports our nonprofit partners at every step of their solar journey.? ?With a background in public health and administration in the nonprofit sector, Sarah’s drive to aid in creating healthier, more resilient communities inspires her work with RE-volv. ?? When Sarah isn’t advancing nonprofit missions to go solar, she’s diving into the innovation in the solar and sustainability field, listening to the Local Energy Rules podcast from the Institute for Institute for Local Self-Reliance. ?? Outside work, you can find Sarah painting pottery and out on the volleyball court with her team.

Veterans are championing solar energy in South Carolina.??? In honor of Veterans Day, we’re celebrating Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) Post 10804 who went solar with RE-volv in 2018. The VFW provides financial help, job training, and a place to share stories for combat veterans. Post 10804 was the first VFW organization in the country to install solar energy on their building.?? With solar, they will save over $40,000 on their energy bills over the lifetime of the system, allowing the VFW to continue providing services to veterans of foreign wars for years to come. ?? Shoutout to RE-volv Solar Ambassador College Fellows from Coastal Carolina University for leading this effort. More on the project ?? ?https://lnkd.in/gTwnm8z2

Exciting news from Oakland, CA ??New Hope Baptist Church completed their 14 kW solar array installation last weekend ?? Shoutout to SunWork Renewable Energy Projects, the local accredited solar installer, who led the effort! New Hope's solar system installation is all treats, no tricks this Halloween ?? With solar energy, New Hope Church will:? ?? Save nearly $200K on electricity costs over the lifetime of their system? ?? Avoid emitting 760,000 lbs of CO2 emissions into the local atmosphere? ? Invest their solar savings into their outreach missions, such as tackling food insecurity at a community level with their food pantry and meal offerings. New Hope’s solar journey is part of the BIPOC Houses of Worship Initiative, in partnership with Green The Church, Interfaith Power & Light, National Renewable Energy Laboratory and RE-volv. ??The congregation looks forward to celebrating its solar system with a ribbon cutting ceremony for the community. Stay tuned for details!

"Big federal subsidies drive a surge in solar installations on church rooftops." ?? The Wall Street Journal reporter, Amrith Ramkumar, highlights two RE-volv projects that showcase the community impact and thousands of dollars saved already. By offering zero down solar financing and supporting the Direct Pay filing process, RE-volv is proud to accelerate nonprofits’ transition to solar energy nationwide! Read here ?? https://lnkd.in/gb9-nDja

The IRA’s Direct Pay is accelerating the clean energy transition for tax-exempt organizations nationwide. ?? In 2023, through going solar with RE-volv, 6 nonprofits harnessed the benefits of Direct Pay and received 30% or more cash back on the cost of their system: ? Turner Hall in Clinton, Massachusetts ? WestCare Wisconsin in Milwaukee, Wisconsin ? Plumas Charter School in Plumas County, Northern California? ? Sandy Spring Friends Meeting in Ashton-Sandy Spring, Maryland ? St. Vincent De Paul San Clemente Conference in Los Lunas, New Mexico ? Emmaus Campus Ministry in Missoula, Montana ??Our nonprofit partners will invest their solar savings back into their communities and programs while inspiring other nonprofits like schools, houses of worship, and care centers to go solar. ?? We can’t wait for more nonprofits to receive solar saving benefits through Direct Pay in 2024. More on these nonprofits ?? https://lnkd.in/gJWzkAt Start your nonprofit’s solar savings journey ?? https://lnkd.in/g9BcCY4J U.S. Department of Energy (DOE), U.S. Department of the Treasury