Fundraising Manager
Fundraising | Clean Air Fund | up to £65k | Permanent
Clean Air Fund
Fundraising Manager
Up to £65,000
London, Hybrid (50% in office)
Charity:
Role:
Salary:
Location:
Who we are
Clean Air Fund is a global philanthropic organisation working with governments, funders, business and campaigners to create a future where everyone breathes clean air. We fund and partner with organisations that promote air quality data, build public demand for clean air and drive policy change.
Clean air for all
We all need clean air. Yet globally 9 out of 10 people breathe harmful, dirty air, making air pollution one of our biggest health threats.
Over 7 million people die every year as a result of air pollution – more than twice as many as from malaria, tuberculosis and HIV/AIDS combined. The poorest communities, living in the most congested areas, are hit the hardest. Babies, children and older people suffer most.
But it’s far from only a health problem. Since both air pollution and climate change are mainly caused by burning fossil fuels, they share many of the same solutions.
How we work
From grassroots to government, Clean Air Fund supports partners to accelerate action on clean air. Our grants, research and other activities are delivered globally, at a country level and thematically.
· Through our global programme, we raise air pollution up the political agenda, galvanise commitment to international targets, support standard setting and knowledge development and mobilise funding.
· Our work in a small number of ‘lighthouse geographies’ is designed to test approaches, support change, and learn lessons about what works. We are currently working in India, Poland, Bulgaria, the UK, and Ghana. We will also begin working in South Africa in 2023.
· Alongside our in-country and global activities, we focus on themes such as air quality data, health, and campaigning, as well as specific stakeholder groups such as businesses, to build and support a movement for clean air.
The Role
Developing and managing a pipeline of philanthropic funders to support CAF’s core and project work (40%)
· Working with Fundraising Manager and Director of Strategic Partnerships & Communications, contribute towards growing Clean Air Fund’s portfolio of donors among the international foundation and philanthropic community
· Working with the line manager, build and manage a pipeline of potential donors through desk-based research, networking, external advisors and Clean Air Fund contacts
· Manage own list of fundraising prospects and develop engagement strategies, with aim of securing funding from them
· Support line manager and Director of Strategic Partnerships in relationship management of prospective donors and preparation of meeting materials
Pipeline development and fundraising for Breathe Cities (30%)
· Deliver against agreed targets and performance indicators for Breathe Cities fundraising activity
· Through own research and consultation with CAF networks, further develop existing Breathe Cities fundraising pipeline with new donors and funding opportunities
Develop high quality proposals and fundraising materials and contribute towards relevant external communications (20%)
· Writing proposals for fundraising opportunities and supporting line manager and Director of Strategic Partnerships where necessary on complex, time intensive proposals
· Working closely with colleagues, develop materials needed for fundraising and lead on their production, ensuring we present our work in clear, credible and compelling ways
· Working with Strategic Partnerships & Communications Director to contribute towards relevant external communications
· Keep up-to-date donor records on CAF’s database, AkoyaGo, including all external correspondence and materials, pipeline activity and internal reporting
Maintain up-to-date knowledge and understanding of philanthropic trends, particularly in relation to climate, clean air and health (10%)
· Use CAF subscriptions and other sources to obtain updates and news on donors and fundraising trends, using this knowledge to support donor identification and strategic relationship building.
What They are looking for?
Looking for someone innovative, an experienced fundraiser who understands high value fundraising, strategic partnerships & working with international foundations.
Next steps?
The closing date is 20th Nov and we’ll need a CV and covering letter, happy to talk through what that looks like on the phone.