Philanthropy Campaign Manager

Are you an experienced High Value Fundraiser or Fundraising Campaign Manager with the drive and energy to manage an 18 month plan to unlock multi-million investment from global funders?

Charity People is thrilled to be working with the leading global wildlife and conservation organisation in their search for a new Philanthropy Campaigns Manager. This charity is at the forefront of bringing the world back to life; with nature in freefall, they are urgently tackling the underlying causes that are driving the decline, and finding solutions so future generations have a world with thriving habitats and wildlife. It's a huge challenge, but if we all act together, there is hope.

Working through their unparallelled global network, the organisation is committed to stopping deforestation by 2027. The Philanthropy Campaigns Manager will support a new approach, working across high income streams to develop a shared case for support. You will design and manage an 18-month engagement plan to maximise high-level engagement opportunities and deliver excellent stewardship to unlock multi-million investment from global funders

Contract: Full time 18 month contract
Salary: £43,851 per annum
Location: Hybrid role with a minimum of one day per week on site at the organisation's Head Office
Closing date for applications: Applications are being considered on a rolling basis so please do apply ASAP

This role will support a new approach to working across high value income streams to develop a shared case for support which will include setting up engagement plans and activities, coordinating internally with colleagues from across the global network including programme teams. You will support the team to shift focus towards principle giving level (gifts of upwards of £250k) and to identify transformational opportunities that accelerate environmental solutions.

Key responsibilities

Lead the development, planning and co-ordination of a high-value fundraising campaign leveraging major support from corporate partnerships, private-sector partners and a philanthropic audience.
To create a compelling and comprehensive case for support that outlines a narrative of halting deforestation through a theory of change and budgeted high impact programmes and activities
To build and coordinate a high value pipeline across philanthropy, corporate partnerships and public sector funding and to ensure that the needs of these different audiences are met in the context of the case for support and engagement activities
To map and engage a network of influential support across philanthropic, policy and corporate audiences to support the organisation's ambitions at COP 30
To develop strategies to identify and cultivate new funders, creating a suite of engagement assets to articulate and inspire a high value audience; from events to infographics
To collaborate globally with key offices, as well as science and policy experts to drive a coordinated approach that ensures that halting deforestation secures global commitment at COP 30
To work collaboratively and with multiple stakeholders to strengthen the philanthropic culture across the organisation

This role will suit someone who is has a background EITHER in a significantly high value gift fundraising role or of managing a high value fundraising campaign.

Alongside that, we'd love to hear from individuals with the following expertise and experience:

A solid understanding of what makes a compelling and comprehensive vision at the scale required to inspire and build effective relationships with philanthropic, corporate and government funders giving £250,000 and upwards
Experience of developing complex, multi-national, multi-stakeholder cases for support and of turning complexity into compelling clarity
Demonstrated ability to galvanise, lead, and motivate internal and external stakeholders through matrix-working and with multiple reporting lines
Experience of working with senior volunteers and people of influence
Experience of designing cultivation activities including events and collateral that meet the needs and interest of a high value audience
Experience of strategy development and project management required to deliver it
Experience of working collaboratively as part of an integrated team and strategy
Understanding of contemporary fundraising techniques including leveraged and matched funding opportunities, and a genuine desire to innovate
Articulate with persuasive and engaging verbal communication skills
Outstanding written communication skills with the ability to unlock and edit winning proposals
Creative flair in fundraising communications with the ability to develop original ideas

How to apply The application process is CV and Supporting Statement. If you would like to apply for this role or for an informal confidential, please apply via the link below with a copy of your CV or email Alice Wood at Charity People: for the pack and full details on the application process.

Please note that applications are being considered on a rolling basis.

We want you to have every opportunity to demonstrate your skills, ability, and potential. Please inform Alice if you require any assistance or adjustment to help ensure the application process works for you.

At Charity People, we match charity needs with the skills and experience of candidates, irrespective of age, disability (including hidden disabilities), gender, gender identity or gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, or sexual orientation. We do this because we know greater diversity will lead to even greater results for the charities we work with.