Funder Relations Manager (maternity cover)

Funder Relations Manager (maternity cover)

The Clean Air Fund is looking to recruit a Funder Relations Manager to join their team for a maternity cover. This is an exciting opportunity to join a rapidly growing organisation whose mission is to use philanthropic grants to catalyse a reduction in air pollution.   

The Funder Relations Manager holds a critical role in the Fundraising team, leading relationship management with our funders to ensure the best possible donor experience, while also supporting key governance activities for Clean Air Fund’s Board and Grants and Charitable Activities Committee. This role is also responsible for the implementation of Clean Air Fund’s donor engagement strategy that supports high value fundraising activity and implementing donor relationship knowledge sharing systems and processes across the organisation.  

To be successful in this role you have the following skills and experience;

• Adept in dealing appropriately with a wide range of stakeholders, including SLT, Clean Air Fund managers, funder programme officers, and other donor organisation staff  
• Gravitas and presence to constructively and effectively work with senior funder representatives 
• Skilled communicator, in oral and written form    
• Strong knowledge of Clean Air Fund’s programmes and strategic priorities and ability to communicate these compellingly and clearly to internal and external audiences Highly competent project management skills: well organised, with the ability to handle multiple priorities, tasks and deadlines to meet agreed objectives. 
• Ability to represent the Clean Air Fund credibly with range of external audiences, including senior donor representatives and grantee partners.  
• Able to respond quickly to requests for information and project updates   

For more information on this role, as well as the full person specification please see the job description

• Closing date – 30th October 2024
• Salary – £54,430- £69,912
• Type of employment- 9 months maternity cover, with potential extension to 12 months

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