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Head of Developing Philanthropy
We are looking for a passionate and strategic Head of Developing Philanthropy to join the Network in this remote working role.
This is an exciting opportunity to play a key part in growing environmental philanthropy across the UK and to help inspire funders to support causes that sustain a thriving planet.
Position: Head of Developing Philanthropy
Location: Home-based (within 90 minutes of London by train)
Salary: £60,000 per annum, pro rata
Hours: Full time (nb. 80% FTE or flexible working considered for the right candidate)
Contract: Permanent
Closing Date: 11:59pm on Sunday 23rd November 2025
The Role
Working closely with the Executive Director, you will lead on growing the amount of funding flowing to environmental causes from UK funders – including trusts, foundations, and high-net-worth individuals – by connecting and engaging with those not yet funding environmental causes at scale, and inspiring and supporting them to start giving or to give more.
You will form part of Leadership Team, deputising for the Executive Director as needed, and will likely line manage a small team of 3–4 individuals.
You will:
1. Revise and implement our Growing Environmental Philanthropy (GEP) strategy, working with the Executive Director, Board and GEP Advisory Group.
2. Raise awareness of the need for environmental philanthropy through partnerships, events, communications and media opportunities.
3. Identify and engage new funders and advisors through meetings, events, field trips and speaking engagements.
4. Provide inspiration, advice, and practical resources for funders and advisors to start or expand their environmental giving.
5. Support wider programme delivery, including the Big Give’s Earth Raise campaign and partnerships with organisations such as the Beacon Collaborative and Climate Lead.
6. Contribute to fundraising for the GEP programme and support the financial sustainability.
About You
You’ll bring at least five years’ experience in fundraising or a related industry, with a proven track record of building and managing relationships with individual donors or high-net-worth clients. You’ll be a confident communicator and creative thinker with a strong commitment to environmental and social justice.
You will have:
7. Strategic leadership skills, with experience managing and mentoring teams.
8. Excellent relationship management and influencing skills, with confidence in public speaking and representing the charity at high-profile events.
9. Experience developing and delivering inclusive, outcome-focused events and programmes.
10. Strong organisational and planning skills, with the ability to prioritise a substantial workload and work independently.
11. Solid IT skills, including CRM systems (preferably Salesforce) and virtual meeting platforms.
Desirable:
12. Experience coordinating networks of funders or organisations.
13. Understanding of the funding landscape within the environment or NGO sectors.
14. Experience in fundraising and/or managing online resources or websites.
Benefits Include:
15. 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays (pro rata)
16. 7% employer pension contribution
17. Flexible working options
18. Learning and development opportunities
19. Equipment and office allowance
About the Organisation
The organisation works to transform environmental philanthropy in the UK by increasing funding levels, improving effectiveness and supporting those creating a thriving planet. We engage with more than 1,000 funder participants and 1,800 fundraiser participants through research, collaboration and knowledge-sharing.
PLEASE NOTE: This role is being advertised by NFP People on behalf of the organisation.