Major Donor Lead - London

London

Major Donor Lead

Ashden is seeking a dynamic and entrepreneurial Major Donor Lead to build and drive a high-impact major giving programme at a pivotal moment in Ashden’s journey. This is a rare opportunity to unlock transformational funding and connect visionary philanthropists with pioneering climate solutions.

You will lead a major donor strategy that significantly grows both unrestricted and programmatic income - powering the scale-up of climate innovations that change lives and protect our planet.

This is not simply a relationship management role. It is a leadership opportunity to build a thriving major giving ecosystem.

If you want to work for a climate solutions charity working for a greener, fairer future… then apply today!

Position: Major Donor Lead

Location: London/Hybrid (based in London Victoria with the expectation to work in the office 4 to 5 days per week.)

Hours: Full-time, 35 hours per week

Salary: £58,177 per annum

Contract: Permanent

Closing Date: 9:00am, 7th April 2026. We may close this vacancy early if we receive a high number of applications.

First stage interview (online): Wednesday 8 April 2026

Second stage interview (in person at our office in Victoria): Tuesday 14 April 2026. We will reimburse candidates for their travel.

The Role

You will lead a major donor strategy that significantly grows both unrestricted and programmatic income - powering the scale-up of climate innovations that change lives and protect our planet. This is not simply a relationship management role. It is a leadership opportunity to build a thriving major giving ecosystem read more here.

Core areas of responsibility:

  • Strategic leadership of major giving
  • High value relationship cultivation and stewardship
  • Income growth through network activation
  • Cross-organisational collaboration and storytelling

About You

You will have a proven track record securing five-, six-, and seven-figure gifts from high-net-worth individuals and running sophisticated donor stewardship programmes. With strong financial monitoring and reporting capability, you will have had experience collaborating across programme and communications teams to develop compelling cases for support and ensuring donor compliance and impact reporting.

You will be an exceptional relationship builder and natural networker with Strong strategic thinking and pipeline management skills and excellent communication skills. Highly organised and comfortable managing multiple priorities in a fast-moving environment you will be entrepreneurial and self-directed and comfortable representing the organisation at high-level events.

Due to the volume of applications, the team can only provide individual feedback to candidates who are invited to interview.

You may also have experience in areas such as Major Donor, Major Donor Fundraising, Major Donor Fundraising, Fundraising, Fundraiser, Major Donor Lead, Major Donor Fundraising Lead, Fundraising Lead, Major Donor Manager, Major Donor Fundraising Manager, Fundraising Manager.

Please note this role is advertised by the recruitment agency acting for the client – Not For Profit People.

Posted 2026-03-06

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