Are you looking for a new part-time role to make a real impact as a Philanthropy Manager? Do you want to make a real difference in protecting our planet? Charity People are proud to partner with the Environmental Investigation Agency to recruit their new Philanthropy Manager to take the lead in developing and expanding their network of philanthropic partners.
Job title: Philanthropy Manager
Salary: £40,000 to £45,000 per annum (pro rata) depending on experience
Hours: 21 hours per week, with days and times of work to be agreed
Location: London, Islington hybrid arrangement with at least 1 day per week in the office, more expected during probation and induction period, but this is flexible with line manager agreement. Benefits: Annual leave package of 25 days annual leave (pro rata), + days off between Xmas and New Year + Bank Holidays + day off on your birthday, with an additional day per year up to a max of 29 days. 4-8% pension contribution, Mental health and wellbeing support programme
Report to: Head of Fundraising
About the Charity
The Environment Investigation Agency investigate and campaign against environmental crime and abuse. Their undercover investigations expose transnational wildlife crime, with a focus on elephants and tigers, and forest crimes such as illegal logging and deforestation for cash crops like palm oil. The EIA work to safeguard global marine ecosystems by addressing the threats posed by plastic pollution, bycatch and commercial exploitation of whales, dolphins and porpoises. Finally, EIA aims to reduce the impact of climate change by campaigning to eliminate powerful refrigerant greenhouse gases, exposing related illicit trade and improving energy efficiency in the cooling sector.
About the Role
This is an exciting time to join EIA as the fundraising team grows. As the Philanthropy Manager, you will lead on the development and delivery of a new philanthropy programme, which includes developing tailored stewardship programmes for High Net Worth Individuals (HNWIs), expanding the donor base through effective prospecting and cultivation, and working with campaign teams to develop donor funding propositions. This is an exciting opportunity to work with the Head of Fundraising to shape and grow this integral income stream, drawing on your robust philanthropy fundraising experience and applying your dynamic approach to engage prospective partners and develop existing relationships.
About you
You will have significant experience in identifying and cultivating relationships with high-value supporters and securing gifts. You will have experience of developing and communicating high-value propositions and writing compelling cases for support. You will have Strong verbal communication and networking skills and be confident in communicating effectively and passionately with supporters, team members across EIA and senior stakeholders. Ideally, you will also have experience in planning stewardship events for HNWIs.
Your ambition to grow an income stream will be key to your success in this role
This is your chance to make a real difference in protecting our planet by joining our dedicated team at EIA. If you are enthusiastic, dynamic, and have a strong passion for philanthropy fundraising, apply now. As the role has been advertised before we are reviewing CVs on a rolling basis so do get in touch with Katharine at Charity People to book an informal chat.
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.