Philanthropy Manager

. Develop and implement a philanthropy fundraising strategy .

Posted 9/25/2026full-timeCambridge • United KingdomMid-LevelSenior💰 £45,000 - £47,000 per yearWebsite

Key responsibilities & impact

Develop and implement a philanthropy fundraising strategy
Develop prospect cultivation and donor stewardship plans
Build a pipeline of prospective donors through research, networking and relationship development
Cultivate, solicit and steward new philanthropic relationships
Secure first-time gifts, repeat support and multi-year partnerships
Create compelling funding propositions and tailored donor materials with programme and development colleagues
Represent BirdLife International at donor meetings, conferences, networking events and cultivation activities across Europe
Grow philanthropic income to support the RENATE initiative and wider ecological restoration programmes across Europe and Central Asia
Support landscape-scale restoration projects in the Balkans, Türkiye and the Caucasus

What you’ll need

Experience building and managing donor or stakeholder relationships, ideally within philanthropy, major giving, or another relationship-led fundraising environment
Proactive, self-starting approach with confidence to help shape a newly created fundraising programme
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Ability to inspire, influence and negotiate with a range of audiences
Talent for networking, identifying opportunities and turning connections into long-term partnerships
Ability to work collaboratively with colleagues, partners and supporters across different countries, cultures and time zones
Willingness to travel across Europe and Central Asia
Interest in international conservation, nature restoration, climate action or sustainable development
Excellent written and verbal English
Additional European languages advantageous

Comp & perks

Hybrid working on-site and from home/remote for most roles
Generous pension scheme, up to 12% company contribution
Holiday starting at 25 days excluding Bank Holidays and increasing for every year of service up to a maximum of 28 days
Full access to LinkedIn Learning with access to more than 13,000 high-quality, on-demand courses
Cycle to work scheme
Employee Assistance Programme, including access to Health Assured online health portal
Opportunity to work in the David Attenborough Building and conservation campus