Development Officer

Global Canopy is a data-driven not for profit that targets the market forces destroying
nature. We do this by improving transparency and accountability. We provide innovative
open-access data, clear metrics, and actionable insights to leading companies, financial
institutions, governments and campaigning organisations worldwide. 

We have an exciting opportunity for a motivated, talented and ambitious individual to
join our growing Development team. This newly created role is an opportunity for someone with a
keen interest in the environment looking for a next step in their fundraising career.

The role will be responsible for managing and growing their own portfolio of trust and
foundations capable of giving at five and six-figures. The role will support donor management
including donor reporting and stewardship and will help coordinate fundraising events. This is a
truly varied role with an opportunity to get involved in all aspects of fundraising.

The successful candidate will report to the Development & Partnerships Lead, but
will also support the other members of the Development team to deliver our fundraising and
development priorities across all funding streams including our Trusts & Foundations, Major
Donors and Institutional/Government funding.

To be successful in this role, these are the things that will matter the most:

• Strong communications skills (written & verbal) with the ability to understand
  and synthesise complex information for public facing communication 
• Ability to work well under pressure and manage multiple priorities and
  demands
• Team player

At Global Canopy, we value diversity and inclusion. You can read our diversity
statement on our website. We encourage
applications from all backgrounds and are committed to having a team with a diverse set of
skills, experiences and abilities. We are committed to reducing systemic barriers in our
recruitment processes. 

Global Canopy works on issues of tropical deforestation. We are particularly interested
in strengthening our team to include those with a background from forest regions such as Latin
America and South East Asia. We welcome applications from people from these regions.

Global Canopy is an inclusive employer and accommodations will be made to allow anyone
who requires additional support to apply for this role. Please get in touch with us if you
require any additional support.