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Canopy, Remote
£90,000 - £120,000 per year
Got the vision of a strategist and the energy of a hummingbird? 🐦 We’re hiring a Senior Development Director (Hummingbird Pollinator).
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Remote
£90,000 - £120,000 per year
Full-time
Permanent
Job description

The Role

The Hummingbird Pollinator is a strategic and external-facing leader who combines vision with agility, precision with creativity. They will guide Canopy’s Philanthropic Partnerships team in cultivating high-value relationships, securing transformational funding, and embedding a culture of philanthropy across the organization.

As part of Canopy’s leadership team, the Hummingbird Pollinator will serve as a trusted advisor on fundraising strategy, donor relations, and organizational sustainability — ensuring every partnership fuels our mission and amplifies Canopy’s impact on the world’s forests and climate.

The Responsibilities

Strategic Leadership & Philanthropic Vision

  • Develop and execute Canopy’s 5-year philanthropic strategy, aligning major gifts, institutional partnerships, and stewardship with Canopy’s bold goals.
  • Set and achieve ambitious revenue targets, ensuring forecasting and pipeline accuracy.
  • Collaborate across teams to integrate storytelling, communications, and immersive engagement into all donor interactions.

Team Leadership & Development

  • Lead and mentor the Development Director and Donor Engagement Specialist.
  • Foster a collaborative, innovative, and high-performing team culture.
  • Partner with Grants, Research, and Analytics colleagues to ensure seamless execution and reporting.

Donor Engagement & Relationship Building

  • Cultivate, solicit, and steward high-value donor and institutional partnerships.
  • Lead high-impact donor experiences that inspire connection and long-term commitment.
  • Represent Canopy externally as a trusted, strategic ambassador to our philanthropic partners.

Philanthropic Culture & Collaboration

  • Champion a culture of philanthropy across Canopy — helping all teams understand and celebrate the power of donor partnerships.
  • Equip colleagues with the tools and confidence to engage in meaningful donor storytelling.
  • Work cross-functionally to ensure that philanthropic principles are integrated into all strategic planning and communications.

About Canopy

At Canopy, we partner with the world’s largest brands and innovators to protect the world’s forests, species, and climate. We’re a not-for-profit that makes the impossible happen — building market solutions to keep Ancient and Endangered Forests standing and scale Next Gen alternatives that change supply chains forever.

Why Join Canopy

This is a rare moment to join a movement on the rise. With a transformational foundation in place and a clear path toward long-term sustainability, the Hummingbird Pollinator will help shape the next era of Canopy’s philanthropic growth.

You’ll join a globally distributed team of innovators and advocates, united by the belief that bold collaboration can protect the planet’s most vital forests — and transform industries along the way.

About You

You are agile, curious, and creative. You see patterns others miss, forge connections that spark growth, and thrive in dynamic environments. You’re both strategic and relational, bringing energy, empathy, and excellence to every interaction.

You bring:

  1. 10+ years of experience in fundraising, major gifts, or institutional philanthropy, including leadership experience.
  2. A record of securing transformative gifts and managing complex donor portfolios.
  3. Experience leading and mentoring collaborative, high-performing teams.
  4. Strategic thinking paired with operational excellence.
  5. Creativity, curiosity, and a “Yes AND…” mindset.
  6. Excellent communication and relationship skills that inspire confidence.
  7. Resilience, adaptability, and humour.
  8. Passion for environmental impact, conservation, or systems change.
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Canopy View profile Organisation type Non Charity Employer
Posted on: 03 November 2025
Closing date: 28 November 2025 at 15:05
Tags: Fundraising

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