Background

The Global Methane Hub (GMH) is the first coordinated philanthropic approach to funding methane mitigation. The Hub focuses on the energy, agricultural, and waste sectors, which account for 96% of human-caused methane emissions. We support ambitious catalytic investments, lay the groundwork for long-term transformation, and deliver quick wins ripe for action on the ground.

GMH advances its mission through three main functions:

• Regranting: Providing financial support to public-benefit organisations working directly to mitigate methane.
• Convening: Bringing together governments, civil society, researchers, and funders to align strategies and accelerate coordinated action in the interest of the public benefit.
• Advising: Serving as a knowledge hub and trusted partner, providing guidance on methane mitigation strategies, data sharing, and field-building.

Our actions are global in nature, and we believe quick wins will only be had if we engage sub-national and local communities. Our activities focus on the highest-emitting sectors and regions with a team spread across six continents. GMH is headquartered in Santiago, Chile, with a Stichting registered in the Netherlands.

Purpose of role 

The Senior Manager, Pipeline & Donor Strategy, leads the development and advancement of a strategically prioritised donor pipeline, ensuring that engagement across individuals, foundations, philanthropic advisors, and other donors is intentional, well-coordinated, and consistently progressing across all stages of the fundraising lifecycle.

Reporting to the Director of Development & Impact, this role owns day-to-day pipeline strategy and execution while partnering on prioritisation and overall fundraising direction. The Senior Manager works closely with the Donor Engagement Associate and Development Operations Manager, and across the broader GMH team, to translate priorities into actionable plans and ensure a seamless, globally informed approach to donor engagement.

Primary responsibilities

The job holder will have the following key responsibilities:

Pipeline & Portfolio Management

• In partnership with the Director of Development & Impact, lead pipeline development and establish a regular review cadence, defining clear next moves for donors and prospects.
• Support donor and prospect portfolios; define and operationalise donor stages (prospect, cultivate, solicit, steward) and apply disciplined moves management to drive consistent advancement.
• Identify and shape strategic engagement opportunities, determining next steps and which internal stakeholders should be involved.
• Ensure accurate and consistent use of CRM systems to track donor engagement, pipeline activity, and next steps.
• Track and report on pipeline health, including stage progression, engagement activity, and contribution to fundraising goals.
• Manage relationships across individuals, foundations, and philanthropic advisors with sensitivity to different motivations and engagement approaches.
   

Prospect Research & Strategy

• Lead prospect research to identify and qualify new donors aligned with organisational priorities; actively track trends, news, and developments across sectors, geographies, and issue areas.
• Analyse donor giving patterns and map prospect interests to inform targeting, positioning, and engagement strategies.
• Identify opportunities to deepen support from existing donors and to expand and diversify the donor base internationally.
• Continuously refine prospect strategies based on evolving insights and external context.
   

Donor Engagement & Stewardship

• In partnership with the Director of Development & Impact, coordinate internal preparation for donor meetings, briefings, and in-person visits.
• Develop clear, concise, and compelling briefing materials that equip senior leadership for high-quality, generative meetings.
• Engage directly with donors and prospects, as appropriate, to advance relationships and inform strategy.
• Support and execute tailored stewardship strategies.
• Draft donor correspondence, including letters and tailored communications on behalf of senior leadership.

Strategic Events & Convenings

• Plan and execute strategic events and convenings that advance donor engagement and pipeline development.
• Support coordination and ongoing engagement of the Funder Advisory Council.
• In partnership with the Director of Development & Impact, organise and engage volunteers in support of donor strategy.

Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Partner across program, communications, and leadership teams to identify and activate donor engagement opportunities.
• Help connect teams to donor strategy and engagement, strengthening a shared culture of philanthropy across the organisation.
• Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Profile

The following offers an aspirational view of our ideal candidate profile; however, we encourage applications from candidates with a wide range of experiences and backgrounds, especially those from underrepresented groups.

Experience

• Demonstrates organisational values of equity, agility, humility, integrity, and care
• Bachelor’s degree required; relevant advanced degree in nonprofit management, public policy, international development, communications, or related field preferred.
• At least 7+ years of relevant experience in fundraising, donor relations, prospect research, development strategy, or related fields.
• Demonstrated experience managing donor pipelines and advancing high-value relationships, including applying moves management in a complex or matrixed organisation.
• Strong project management skills with the ability to think ahead, prioritise, and move multiple workstreams forward simultaneously.
• Exceptional writing and communication skills, with the ability to tailor messaging to different audiences.
• Strong analytical skills and comfort working with data, with the ability to translate insights into clear next steps.
• Excellent organisational skills with exceptional attention to detail.
• Experience supporting senior leadership and managing confidential or high-priority matters with discretion.
• Proven relationship management skills grounded in trust, follow-through, and the ability to collaborate and influence across functions.
• Intellectual curiosity and a proactive approach to learning, with a genuine interest in the people and institutions advancing climate solutions through philanthropy.
• Background in the climate, environmental, philanthropic, or international development sector strongly preferred.
• Experience working in a global or internationally focused organisation is a plus.
• Experience working with diverse, globally distributed teams across multiple time zones.
• Excellent and/or native English required; additional languages highly valued.
• Passionate about being part of the climate change solution and the role of philanthropy in driving impact.

Additional information

• This will be a full-time (40 hours/week) remote role and will require time flexibility in order to collaborate with staff and stakeholders in multiple time zones. The position supervisor is in the GMT-6/-5 time zone.
• Ability and willingness to travel internationally (~15%).
• Please note that the successful candidate will undergo reference checks prior to starting employment.

Hiring Statement

The Global Methane Hub is committed to attracting, developing, and retaining exceptional people, and to creating a work environment that is dynamic, rewarding, and enables each of us to realise our potential. Our work environment is safe and open to all employees and partners, respecting the full spectrum of race, colour, religious creed, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, political affiliation, ancestry, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, and all other classifications protected by law in the locality and/or state in which you are working.

Employees will be offered a local employment contract through Atlas, an Employer of Record service. Benefits will include all statutory requirements for the hiring location, but at a minimum, GMH offers: 100% employer-paid health, dental, and vision insurance for employees and their families; 4 weeks of paid time off, up to 15 days of paid sick leave, 16 weeks of parental leave, holidays according to the local calendar, and an additional week of paid time off for end of year office closure. Employees receive wellness, technology, and home composting benefits in addition to professional development and training opportunities.

To apply for the post 

To apply for this role, please submit a copy of your CV/resume and a cover letter outlining your interest in the role and how you fulfil the requirements set out in the job announcement.

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The deadline for applications is Monday 15^th June, 9:00 am CET 

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