Philanthropy & Strategy Manager

Are you committed to tackling the climate crisis? Do you have experience in philanthropy, fundraising, strategy or consulting? Are you looking for a role that offers variety, flexibility and the opportunity to work with some of the leading organisations in the global climate movement?

We are looking for a capable and friendly professional who can help articulate and solve complex strategic questions, exercise judgement and independently deliver excellent work.

You will have the opportunity to work across a mix of projects and clients, with a focus on developing philanthropic fundraising strategies for the climate sector. Tasks will include researching and prioritising funders, synthesising evidence, developing cases for support and helping philanthropic funders answer complex strategic questions. Initially, we are offering a twelve-month fixed-term contract, with the potential to extend. If this sounds exciting, please apply following the instructions below.

Key info:

Contract type: Twelve-month fixed-term contract (potential to extend).

Location: Remote / flexible – we welcome applications from candidates based in or outside the UK, provided these is sufficient working-day overlap with London. Some in-person working may be required.

Working pattern: Flexible. We are open to full- or part-time working.

Reports to: Director

Salary: £48-58k (pro rata), depending on experience. For candidates based outside the UK, salary and employment arrangements will be adjusted to reflect local market conditions and country-specific requirements.

Deadline: 23:59 BST on Sunday 6 September 2026

About CGC

CGC (Cambridge Grove Consulting) is a mission-driven consultancy supporting climate NGOs and philanthropies to strengthen their strategies, fundraising and organisational effectiveness.

Our clients work on global climate and social challenges - from reforming food systems to decarbonising industry, shifting policy and scaling renewable energy.

We are a small, collaborative and high-performing team grounded in trust, honesty and kindness.

Key responsibilities of the Philanthropy & Strategy Manager

• Own and deliver substantial elements of consulting projects, with a significant proportion of work focused on fundraising strategy, funder research and prospecting in climate philanthropy.
• Independently conduct and synthesise research across varied subject areas relevant to climate and philanthropy, identifying insights and translating them into clear recommendations.
• Liaise with clients and project manage contracts, anticipating challenges and proposing solutions.
• Produce high-quality client-ready outputs, turning complex information into clear, concise recommendations, strategies and communications.
• Lead and/or contribute to meetings with clients, freelancers and other stakeholders.
• Exercise judgement, identify issues proactively and seek Director input where appropriate.
• Contribute positively to the growth and culture of CGC.

Person specification - experience and skills

• Evidence that you care about climate change and have a desire to increase the impact of organisations working on the issue nationally, regionally and globally.
• Relevant professional experience in climate, philanthropy, fundraising, strategy, consulting and/or the non-profit sector.
• Experience of fundraising, donor research/prospecting, donor engagement and/or working with philanthropic funders. You should be genuinely interested in fundraising work rather than seeing it as incidental to the role.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to turn complex information into clear outputs for a range of audiences.
• Excellent analytical and research skills, including the ability to get to grips quickly with unfamiliar topics.
• Sound judgement and confidence in making decisions about how to approach a piece of work, while recognising when to seek input or challenge.
• Strong organisational skills, with the ability to prioritise, manage ambiguity and work across multiple workstreams.
• Confidence using digital tools, including the appropriate use of AI tools, to research, analyse and deliver work efficiently and responsibly.

Person specification - personal qualities

• Proactive and solutions-oriented.
• Collaborative and able to build trusting relationships.
• Adaptable and comfortable with shifting priorities.
• Interest in, and commitment to, growing a small business.
• Honest, dependable and kind.

What we offer

• Meaningful work with leading climate organisations and philanthropic funders across a wide range of issues and geographies.
• Plenty of variety across topics, clients and regions.
• A high level of responsibility and autonomy.
• A supportive, people-first team with genuine flexibility in how and where you work.
• The chance to help build a growing business and shape how it works.
• 25 days annual leave plus an additional 5 days leave for dependent care emergencies and external professional commitments, per annum.