Giving Manager Conservation Initiative

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.

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.

• 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.

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.

• 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.

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

The University has a responsibility to ensure that all employees are eligible to live and work in the UK.

Please quote reference NS51469 on your application and in any correspondence about this vacancy.