Volunteer Philanthropy Lead | Bank.Green

Bank Green; London; Remote; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading organization as a Volunteer Philanthropy Lead, where you will shape donor engagement strategies and drive major gift fundraising efforts. This role focuses on climate justice and sustainable finance, empowering consumers to influence their banks towards greener alternatives. You will collaborate closely with leadership, develop tailored proposals, and enhance relationships with high-value donors, all while working in a dynamic and mission-driven environment.

Qualifications

• Experience in major gift fundraising and donor engagement strategy.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with the Executive Director to plan donor meetings and proposals.
• Identify and cultivate relationships with prospective major donors.
• Track and analyze fundraising performance.

Skills

Communication

Fundraising

Collaboration

Job description

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Join a technology-driven organization empowering consumers to achieve sustainable finance and support the fight for a habitable planet.

What difference will you make?

You will shape our communications to clearer pathways to connection and action. This is a unique opportunity to deepen your expertise in major donor fundraising while creating a values-driven donor engagement strategy at a non-profit working to transform the financial system for climate justice.

What are we looking for?

What you will do:

• Collaborate with the Executive Director to plan and participate in donor meetings, craft tailored proposals, and implement effective stewardship plans.
• Identify, research, and cultivate relationships with prospective major donors, particularly those aligned with climate action, sustainable finance, and systems change.
• Support the development of donor materials, including impact updates, campaign briefings, and stewardship reports.
• Lead donor engagement efforts, coordinating personalized communication strategies and touchpoints to inspire long-term support and deepen relationships.
• Track and analyze fundraising performance, using insights to refine engagement strategies and improve outcomes across major giving efforts.

What you have:

• Experience in major gift fundraising, legacy giving, and donor engagement strategy.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to craft compelling messages tailored to high-value donors and stakeholders.
• Ability to translate complex technical concepts into compelling philanthropic opportunities.
• Familiarity with issues in environmental sustainability, climate justice, and driving systemic change.
• Self-directed and deeply collaborative. You’re at ease working remotely while staying connected to a distributed team.

What will you be doing?

About Bank.Green: Since the Paris Agreement, global banks have poured a staggering $6.9 trillion into the fossil fuel industry. At Bank Green, our mission is to lower this vast carbon footprint via technology and consumer action. We empower bank customers with the tools and insights they need to influence their banks towards sustainable lending or switch to greener alternatives. To date, our bank-checking tool has been used over 500,000 times worldwide, shifting at least £40m towards banks financing a greener future. Through transparency, engagement, and innovation, we aim to redefine the role of banks in the fight against climate change.

Role Overview: As our Philanthropy Lead, you will play a pivotal role in powering our mission by identifying, cultivating, and stewarding high-value donors who share our vision for systemic change. Beyond major gifts, you'll help shape a thoughtful and inclusive supporter journey to create meaningful engagement opportunities for a broader community of donors, including legacy givers, mid-level supporters, and monthly contributors.