At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead fundraising efforts and build strong relationships with major donors to drive impactful change.
- Company: Join ClientEarth, a non-profit dedicated to environmental justice and systemic change.
- Benefits: Enjoy flexible working, competitive salary, and a supportive team culture.
- Other info: Be part of a diverse team committed to protecting life on Earth.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in the world while advancing your career in philanthropy.
- Qualifications: Experience in major donor fundraising and proven success in securing significant gifts.
The predicted salary is between 50331 - 50331 £ per year.
Are you interested in playing your part in making a difference to our world? Come and join our team as a Philanthropy Manager – we are hiring here at ClientEarth!
This role offers the chance to join a high‐performing, deeply collaborative Philanthropy Team within ClientEarth’s Development Department, working closely with major donors, trusts, and foundations across multiple countries.
Important dates to Note:- Applications close on 20 July 2026
- If you are requested to submit additional information, the deadline to have this submitted is the morning of 22nd of July for your application to be fully considered.
Application Deadline: July 20, 2026
Department: External Affairs
Employment Type: Permanent – Full Time
Location: London
Address: 34 Drayton Park, London, London, N5 1PB
Workplace type: Hybrid
Compensation: £50,331 / year
Reporting To: Clea Ferguson
Key Responsibilities:- Build a resilient donor pipeline and manage prospects and donors through each stage of the pipeline.
- Actively solicit and manage donor relationships across assigned portfolio to achieve global philanthropy income target with a focus on building new income and unrestricted income.
- Work with the Global Head of Philanthropy and Lead to implement agreed fundraising strategies across geographies.
- Collaborate with the team to implement the Philanthropy strategy as part of the overall Global Fundraising strategy, liaising with leadership, programme leads, communications and finance to ensure ClientEarth maximises potential income from corporate, restricted and unrestricted income streams.
- Fundraising management experience working in major donor fundraising.
- Demonstrable experience of securing five (or higher) figure gifts as well as multi-year commitments including unrestricted income.
- Good knowledge of donor and pipeline management, and financial processes.
- Previous line management experience.
Flexible working: We are proud to be a Flexa accredited Employer. Our flexible working policy allows our people the choice to decide to work from home/another location in the country where their contract of employment is issued for 80% of their month, with the other 20% of their month being office-based.
ClientEarth values diversity and inclusion and the benefits this brings. We aim to appoint the most suitable candidate at all times and welcome applications from people from all different backgrounds.
Please note that ClientEarth is only able to employ those who have the pre-existing legal right to work in the UK or Belgium.
ClientEarth is not a law firm and does not provide legal advice or legal services to third parties.
About ClientEarth:We are a non-profit using the power of the law to bring about end-to-end systemic change: informing, implementing and enforcing the law, drafting and advising decision-makers on policy, building legal expertise, and ensuring citizens’ access to the laws that defend them.
We take governments to court – and win. We force polluting industries to shut down. We protect irreplaceable forests and vulnerable species. We empower people and NGOs with the legal rights to bring forward environmental battles of their own. Using the law means that we create real, long-lasting and embedded change.
We’re working to secure a lasting civilisation in which people and nature thrive together. We work in partnership across borders, systems and sectors, ingeniously using the law to protect life on Earth.
Philanthropy Manager employer: Social Impact Guide
ClientEarth is an exceptional employer, offering a dynamic and collaborative work environment in the heart of London. As a non-profit organisation dedicated to environmental justice, we provide our employees with meaningful opportunities to make a real impact while enjoying flexible working arrangements and a strong commitment to diversity and inclusion. Join us to grow your career in philanthropy and be part of a team that champions systemic change for a sustainable future.
