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Virtual Opportunity
Role Overview As our Major Gifts Fundraiser, you will play a leading role in identifying, cultivating, and stewarding high-value donors to power our mission. You’ll also help shape a supporter journey that includes appropriate engagement opportunities for a wider range of donors-such as legacy givers, mid-level donors, and monthly supporters-ensuring our broader communications create pathways for meaningful connection and support. This is a unique opportunity to develop your skills in major donor fundraising while also helping shape the donor engagement strategy of a fast-moving nonprofit focused on systemic change in the financial sector. Key Responsibilities Proactively research and identify new major donor prospects, particularly individuals with an interest in climate, finance, or systems change. Reach out to and cultivate relationships with potential major donors, coordinating communications and developing tailored engagement strategies. Collaborate with the Executive Director on donor meetings, proposals, and stewardship plans. Lead on integrating major donor and legacy messaging into our wider communications, ensuring our email and social channels create clear on-ramps for support across all levels. Support the development of donor materials, including impact updates, campaign briefings, and stewardship reports. Desired Skills Strong verbal and written communication skills, especially for high-value audiences. Confidence in reaching out to new contacts and representing the organisation’s mission. Strategic thinking and creativity in identifying and cultivating funding opportunities. Ability to work collaboratively in a remote team environment. Passion for environmental issues and climate justice. Experience or willingness to learn about major gift fundraising, legacy giving, and donor engagement strategy. Commitment This role is an unpaid volunteer opportunity. We are seeking a commitment of 5-10 hours per week. We are looking for someone to come on long-term, but are open to shorter-term applicants. Volunteer Benefits As a volunteer-driven organisation, we are very focused on making all of our opportunities as valuable as possible for our volunteers. In this spirit, we will offer you: Opportunities to gain insights into sustainable banking practices and advancements in environmental advocacy through continuous learning. The chance to network with other sustainability professionals and advocates, enhancing your professional connections. Valuable experience in a critical climate-focused role, which will enhance your resume and skill set. Recognition for positive performance with supportive references and recommendations for your future career growth. A significant role in driving impactful changes in the banking sector to accelerate a sustainable future.
Date Posted: Apr 24, 2025