Institutional Funding Manager

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. 

Institutional grants have been a core part of Global Canopy’s income for many years,
however, this role is a new one for the organisation.

Reporting to the Director of Income and based within the Development team you will work
closely with the Programmes Teams to identify new institutional funding opportunities, help
determine the most appropriate piece of work to submit, coordinate applications and contract
management including maintaining strong relationships and excellent standards of
reporting.

This role will require you to work closely with a range of colleagues, including
members of the Finance teams, different Programme teams and even representatives from Global
Canopy’s partners in certain areas of work. This role is intended to provide consistency, efficiency and professionalism across
Global Canopy’s institutional fundraising. The renewal of Global Canopy’s major grants will be a
crucial focus in coming years, as will be the sourcing of new institutional
opportunities.

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 with the ability to work with a diverse range of stakeholders to
  achieve a common goal

Essential behavioural competencies: 

• Proactive and adaptable – seeks new opportunities
• Collaborative approach to work & focus on getting the job done
• Highly organised with excellent attention to detail

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.