Giving Manager, Cambridge Conservation Initiative (Fixed Term)

University of Cambridge; Cambridge; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous holiday allowance

Defined benefit pension schemes

Flexible working options

Family-friendly initiatives

Career development opportunities

Support for health and mental well‑be

Discounts on shopping

Tax-efficient bicycle and charity-give

Job summary

Cambridge Judge Business School seeks an experienced fundraising professional to lead the giving strategy for a strategic programme within CCI, shaping income growth and donor engagement with global impact. You will manage donor stewardship, reporting, gift operations and insights, line-manage the Gifts & Finance Coordinator, and drive improvements to fundraising systems and processes.

Collaborating across academic and external partners, you will translate priorities into annual fundraising

Qualifications

• Experience of developing and delivering fundraising programmes, including fundraising strategy, donor stewardship, reporting, gift operations and donor insight.
• Excellent written communication skills with the ability to produce compelling reports and communicate complex information clearly.
• Strong stakeholder management and relationship-building across organisational boundaries.
• Experience of managing multiple projects, priorities and deadlines with strong organisational skills.
• Ability to analyse information, identify opportunities for improvement, and contribute to strategic decision-making.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development and delivery of the giving strategy for a strategic programme within CCI.
• Oversee donor stewardship, impact reporting, fundraising operations, gift administration and donor insights.
• Line-manage the Gifts & Finance Coordinator and drive improvements to fundraising systems, processes and reporting.
• Collaborate with Cambridge Judge Business School, CUDAR and external partners to grow philanthropic income.
• Translate priorities into annual fundraising plans and ensure sustainable income growth.

Skills

Fundraising strategy

Donor stewardship

Stakeholder management

Project management

Data & reporting

Job description

Are you an experienced fundraising professional looking for an opportunity to shape and grow a strategic giving programme with global impact? This is an exciting opportunity to join Cambridge Conservation Initiative (CCI), a unique collaboration of leading conservation organisations and University of Cambridge departments, and play a key role in supporting biodiversity conservation through philanthropy.

About the role

In this role, you will be responsible for leading the development and delivery of the giving strategy for a special programme within CCI, helping to grow and diversify philanthropic income through public and non-major-gift fundraising activities. You will translate strategic priorities into annual fundraising plans, identify opportunities to enhance donor engagement, and ensure that fundraising activity contributes effectively to the organisation's objectives.

As the central point of expertise for giving, you will work closely with colleagues across CCI, Cambridge Judge Business School, the University's Development and Alumni Relations Office (CUDAR), and a range of external partners. You will oversee donor stewardship, impact reporting, fundraising operations, gift administration processes, and donor insight activities to ensure an excellent donor experience and sustainable income growth. The role also includes line management responsibility for the Gifts & Finance Coordinator and leadership of continuous improvements to fundraising systems, processes, and reporting frameworks.

This is a varied and highly collaborative role, combining strategic planning, relationship management, operational leadership, and donor engagement. It offers the opportunity to make a significant contribution to an internationally recognised conservation partnership while working with colleagues from across academia, charities, and the wider conservation sector.

About you

• Experience of developing and delivering fundraising programmes, including fundraising strategy, donor stewardship, reporting, gift operations and donor insight.
• Excellent written communication skills, with the ability to produce compelling reports and communicate complex information clearly and effectively.
• Strong stakeholder management and relationship-building skills, with experience of working effectively across organisational boundaries.
• Experience of managing multiple projects, priorities and deadlines, with excellent organisational and planning skills.
• The ability to analyse information, identify opportunities for improvement, exercise sound judgement and contribute to strategic decision-making.

Why work for Cambridge Judge Business School?

We are the business school of the University of Cambridge, advancing knowledge and leadership through people who leave a mark on the world. Cambridge Judge Business School leverages the power of academia for real-world impact to transform individuals, organisations and society. Since 1990, we have forged a reputation as a centre of rigorous thinking and high-impact transformative education, situated within one of the world's most prestigious research universities, and in the heart of the Cambridge Cluster, the most successful technology entrepreneurship cluster in Europe.

Benefits of working for Cambridge Judge Business School

• Generous holiday allowance
• Defined benefit pension schemes
• Flexible working options
• Family-friendly initiatives
• Career development opportunities
• Support for health and mental wellbeing
• Discounts on shopping
• Tax-efficient bicycle and charity-giving schemes

The funds for this post are available until 31 July 2028 in the first instance.

Informal queries may be directed to [e-mail]

The University actively supports equality, diversity and inclusion and encourages applications from all sections of society.

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