Principal Donor Engagement Specialist

14 hours ago


Woking, Surrey, United Kingdom WWF-UK Full time
About the Job

We are seeking a Principal Donor Engagement Specialist to join our Supporter Income & Engagement team. As a key member of our team, you will be responsible for engaging and stewarding donors who contribute £5m+ to our organization.

This is a unique opportunity to drive transformational giving for an ambitious fundraising campaign to halt deforestation in tropical forests. You will work with experts to scope and build winning propositions for new £5m+ opportunities, identifying appropriate funders and leveraging major support from corporate partnerships, private-sector partners, and philanthropists.

As a successful candidate, you will have extensive experience in fundraising, with a track record of securing transformational major gifts from foundations and philanthropists (£250k+). You will also have experience of leading and motivating an inter-disciplinary team and developing complex proposals and cases for support.

Key responsibilities include:

  • Engaging and stewarding donors who contribute £5m+
  • Developing and implementing a strategy for £5m+ giving opportunities
  • Building relationships with trusts, foundations, and high net worth individuals
  • Collaborating with colleagues and senior leaders to identify global opportunities

Salary: £56,297pa

Location: Our UK head office, the Living Planet Centre in Woking, Surrey

Benefits: We offer a full benefits and rewards package, including annual leave starting at 26 days a year, rising one day each year to a maximum of 30 days plus bank holidays, flexible working options, and regular wellbeing initiatives.



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