Major Gifts Officer
Quick answer
BirdLife International is hiring a hybrid Major Gifts Officer (Cambridge, UK) paying £30,000 - £35,000 per annum to cultivate and steward donor relationships in the £10k-£50k range.
- Role
- Major Gifts Officer
- Organization
- BirdLife International
- Location
- Cambridge, UK
- Work setup
- Hybrid
- Level
- Entry
- Compensation
- £30,000 - £35,000 per annum depending on skills/experience, plus competitive 12% pension benefit
- Category
- Development & Fundraising
The role
BirdLife International is seeking a Major Gifts Officer to cultivate, steward, and grow donor relationships in the £10k-£50k range, supporting conservation efforts worldwide. The role involves managing a portfolio of donors, conducting research, and collaborating with various teams.
What you'll do
- Manage a portfolio of donors and prospects
- Develop cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship plans
- Conduct prospect research
- Support the planning and delivery of cultivation and fundraising events
- Draft donor reports, proposals, and stewardship materials
- Support the Major Gifts team across research, stewardship, administration, compliance, and CRM management
What it takes
- Experience in fundraising, donor relationship management, or a related client- or relationship-facing role
- Ability to build rapport with donors and colleagues
- Good knowledge of major gifts fundraising practice and prospect research techniques
- Highly organised, evidence-based, results-focused self-starter
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Ability to work collaboratively across teams and with external stakeholders
What you'll bring
How we treat you
Generous pension scheme, holiday starting at 25 days, increasing to 28 days, access to LinkedIn Learning, cycle to work scheme, employee assistance programme
Frequently asked questions
Where is the job located?
The job is located in Cambridge, UK, with a hybrid working model, requiring at least one day per week in Cambridge.
What is the compensation?
The compensation is £30,000 - £35,000 per annum, plus a competitive 12% pension benefit.
What are the key qualifications required?
Key qualifications include experience in fundraising, donor relationship management, excellent communication skills, and the ability to work collaboratively across teams.
How do I apply?
You can apply by clicking 'Apply' on the job posting, which will redirect you to Peridot's website to complete your application.
Is the job remote?
The job is hybrid, requiring at least one day per week in Cambridge, UK.
How to apply
Apply directly on BirdLife International's site. We link straight through — no resume parsing, no profile to fill out.
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