Senior Philanthropy Partnerships Manager
This is a Permanent, Full Time vacancy that will close in {x} days at {xx:xx} BST.
The Vacancy
If you're an ambitious philanthropy professional looking to shape and grow a global network of new funding partnerships, cultivate donor relationships and contribute to the future health of our oceans, this could be the role for you!
The Marine Stewardship Council is a global leader in driving sustainable fishing practices, and this new role will play a key part in growing philanthropic support for MSC's Pathways to Sustainability Program, which aims to bring together fisheries, governments, scientists and businesses to create the conditions for long-term sustainable fisheries management, and the Ocean Stewardship Fund, our flagship grant making initiative that supports finance transitions to sustainability.
What you'll do
Working closely with the Development Director, you will build and develop relationships with foundations, family philanthropists, major donors and corporate philanthropies across the UK, Europe, North America and Asia, helping to unlock investment that can accelerate progress towards healthy oceans and sustainable fisheries.
This is an exciting opportunity to shape a growing philanthropy portfolio from its beginning. You will secure funding for innovative projects that address some of the most pressing challenges facing our oceans, work with colleagues and partners around the world, and help turn ambitious ideas into lasting impact. In return, we offer a collaborative and purpose-driven environment, opportunities for professional growth and travel, and the chance to improve the health of our oceans for future generations.
We’re looking for someone with energy, discipline and accountability who knows how to build donor relationships that turn into philanthropic income. You’ll join a small, ambitious team and help strengthen the MSC’s fundraising capability.
What you’ll bring:
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A strong track record of personally securing five- and six-figure gifts
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Confidence engaging foundations, family philanthropists, major donors and corporate philanthropies across the UK, Europe, North America and Asia
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Experience identifying new funding opportunities, building a robust prospect pipeline and converting relationships into long-term partnerships
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Excellent communication skills: you can translate complex technical and program information into compelling funding propositions, donor communications and impact stories
This is a senior, hands-on role and you’ll be building the program rather than inheriting one. It would suit someone working as a Philanthropy Manager, Major Gifts Manager or Trusts and Foundations Manager who has personally closed five- and six-figure gifts from new relationships, or a senior manager who wants to build something from the ground up. Fundraising experience from universities, arts and culture, international development or the environment sector would all transfer well. You don’t need a background in fisheries or marine science, because we’ll help you get to know the work.
If you’re excited by the chance to unlock investment for sustainable fisheries and healthy oceans, and to help build a growing global philanthropy portfolio, we’d love to hear from you. The job description and our employee benefits are attached. To apply, please upload your CV and complete the application questions!
Important information
We’re an international organisation and our employees all demonstrate a level of cultural awareness and value the diverse views and approaches relevant to the MSC program.
The MSC is committed to flexible working. The successful candidate will need to work from the London, UK office for a minimum of 50% of their working time each month The remaining time can be worked from home. During the onboarding process, hybrid work may require more in-office work than remote work.
Please be aware, we are only able to progress with candidates
who already have the right to work in the location specified in this advert. Unfortunately, we are not able to offer visa sponsorship at this time.
The MSC is committed to the principles of equality and fairness, and we welcome applications from all communities. We do not discriminate on the grounds of age, ethnicity, race, colour, religion or belief, gender or gender identity, sexual orientation or disability. If you consider yourself to have a disability and need reasonable adjustments made during the recruitment and selection process, please let us know how we can help you.
Working at the MSC
The MSC’s vision is for the world’s oceans to be teeming with life, and seafood supplies safeguarded for this and future generations. Today, the impacts of overfishing and climate change pose an even greater threat to the ocean and fish stocks. Through our internationally recognised certification and ecolabeling program, well-managed sustainable fisheries are recognised and rewarded throughout the seafood supply chain. Over 700 fisheries around the world, representing 19% of the annual global marine catch, are now engaged in the MSC program and MSC certified and labelled seafood products are now available in over 66 countries. Through partnerships and collective endeavour, we are on a mission to end overfishing.
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