Philanthropy Lead: Net Zero Carbon & Community Impact

The Church of England; Greater London; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive benefits

Job summary

The Church of England is seeking an exceptional relationship fundraiser to lead a growing high-value fundraising programme for its Net Zero Carbon mission. You will secure transformational philanthropic investment across a national estate, building strategic relationships with philanthropists, trusts and foundations capable of six- and seven-figure gifts.

You will join a small Net Zero Carbon Fundraising Team within the Giving Directorate, shaping strategy, expanding networks and ensuring

Qualifications

• Significant six- to seven-figure gifts secured.
• Experience building compelling donor asks aligned with interests.
• Experience engaging senior stakeholders including executives and trustees.
• Experience managing complex prospect pipelines across cultivation, solicitation and stewardship.
• Experience working in multi-stakeholder fundraising environments.

Responsibilities

• Develop and deliver a high-value fundraising strategy for the Net Zero Carbon Programme.
• Advise the Programme Board and senior leaders on philanthropy to build confidence and effectiveness.
• Collaborate to identify fundraising opportunities and create compelling proposals and cases for support.
• Grow the network of high-value individual supporters through collaboration across the Church of England.
• Manage prospect research and lead supporter cultivation, visits, meetings and events.
• Oversee pipeline management, CRM usage (Salesforce) and reporting on performance and risk.
• Share learnings with the NZC Fundraising team and Giving Directorate to replicate excellence.
• Ensure compliance with the Code of Fundraising Practice and policies.
• Maintain expertise in philanthropy trends and donor engagement.
• Contribute to discussions to replicate high-value fundraising for other ministry areas.

Skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Philanthropy trends

Teamwork

Proactive mindset

Diplomacy

Relationship management

Fundraising ethics

Tools

Salesforce

Job description

The Church of England is seeking an exceptional relationship fundraiser to lead a growing high-value fundraising programme for its Net Zero Carbon mission. You will secure transformational philanthropic investment across a national estate, building strategic relationships with philanthropists, trusts and foundations capable of six- and seven-figure gifts.

You will join a small Net Zero Carbon Fundraising Team within the Giving Directorate, shaping strategy, expanding networks and ensuring