Development and individual giving manager jobs
Kew’s Patrons programme is a community of leading pioneers, creatives and philanthropists linked by a shared passion to help protect the natural world for generations to come. The programme is centred on our Gardens but covers all aspects of our work, from engaging with our scientific and horticultural experts to understanding more about our history and plant and fungal collections. This is an exciting time to join the Patrons team at Kew as we seek to significantly grow the programme in response to Kew’s ambitious target to more than double income by 2030.
We are seeking an experienced and passionate fundraising professional to join our Development Team as Development Manager, Patrons. This role will be responsible for overseeing the overall success of the Patrons programme, managing the delivery and strategic growth of the programme, developing the calendar of events in collaboration with colleagues across Development, driving the retention and upgrade strategy for existing Patrons, and cultivating new Patrons.
The successful candidate will demonstrate a high degree of personal initiative, possess exceptional inter-personal, communication and organisational skills, and enjoy working collaboratively with multiple stakeholders. They will have strong fundraising experience and be skilled at building relationships with a wide range of people. They will be a creative problem solver and enjoy managing diverse priorities in a fast-paced environment.
This role is based at Kew with the option of regular home working, subject to operational requirements.
The Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew (RBG Kew) is a leading plant science institute, UNESCO World Heritage Site, and major visitor attraction. Our mission is to understand and protect plants and fungi for the well-being of people and the future of all life on Earth.
We are working to end the unprecedented extinction crisis and to help create a world where nature is protected, valued by all and managed sustainably. We will achieve these goals by drawing on our leading scientific research, unrivalled collections of plants and fungi, global network of partners, inspirational gardens at Kew and Wakehurst, and our 260 years of history.
Join us on our journey as protectors of the world’s plants and fungi.
Our fantastic benefits package includes opportunities for continuous learning, a generous annual leave entitlement, flexible working to help you maintain a healthy work-life balance, an Employee Assistance Programme and other wellbeing support such as cycle to work scheme and discounted gym membership. We also offer a competitive pension, an employee discount scheme and free entry into a wide range of national museums and galleries, as well as access to our own beautiful gardens at Kew and Wakehurst.
If you are interested in this position, please submit your application through the online portal, by clicking “Apply for this job”.
We are dedicated to equality of opportunity and welcome applications from all sections of the community. We are committed to interview disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria for the post.
No agencies please.
NoFit State Circus is looking for a motivated, ambitious and organised Development Manager with a genuine passion for the arts and the work we do.
You must be excellent at building and nurturing relationships, able to think long term and strategically, and adapt to various needs of the ever-changing world around us.
NoFit State is the UK’s largest contemporary circus company, and every year we engage with 120,000-150,000 people of all ages and backgrounds from across Wales, the UK and the world. We have exciting plans ahead – you and our supporters are integral to making them a success, there’s never been a better time to join us and be part of it.
As Development manager -
- you are managing and nurturing relationships with our supporters and funders, including ACW and ACE, building meaningful connections and rapport.
- you are developing and implementing the company’s development and fundraising strategies across multiple streams.
- you are working with colleagues to dynamically develop our work and seek new prospects, adapting creatively and responsively.
- you are delivering compelling cases for support which meet both the company’s and funders’ purpose, interests, and needs.
- you are managing fund budgets, and collecting and collating data for reporting, including impact reports.
- you are planning, managing and delivering a programme of development events and representing NoFit State at public events and opportunities in the UK and internationally.
- you will be making a real difference to people’s lives and how we hold our place in the world.
Please visit our website to find out more.
Working hours: Full time
Salary: £30,000 – £37,500 per annum
Location: Cardiff
Closing date for applications: 3pm, Monday 24 November 2025
Indicative start date: As soon as possible
Please let us know if you need us to make any adjustments during the application or recruitment process and we’ll be happy to support you.
NoFit State is an Equal Opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all sections of the community. Disabled, D/deaf and neurodiverse people, those from Black, Asian and Ethnically Diverse backgrounds and people under 30 are currently under-represented in our team so we particularly encourage applications from people in these groups.
Ordinary people doing extraordinary things
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Kew’s Patrons programme is a community of leading pioneers, creatives and philanthropists linked by a shared passion to help protect the natural world for generations to come. The programme is centred on our Gardens but covers all aspects of our work, from engaging with our scientific and horticultural experts to understanding more about our history and plant and fungal collections. This is an exciting time to join the Patrons team at Kew as we seek to significantly grow the programme in response to Kew’s ambitious target to more than double income by 2030.
We are currently recruiting for a Development Officer, Patrons to join our Development team at Kew. The Patrons Officer is a key member of the team, helping to build and nurture this close community of supporters who are deeply invested in our work. This role will be responsible for supporting the day-to-day activities of the Patrons programme, including coordinating renewals, responding to enquiries and ensuring excellent donor care. The post holder will work closely with the Development Manager, Patrons to deliver the programme, implement the retention and upgrade strategy for existing Patrons, and cultivate new Patrons.
The successful candidate will demonstrate a high degree of personal initiative, a proven ability to work collaboratively with multiple stakeholders, and excellent organisational and administrative skills. They will have strong customer service and/or fundraising experience and will enjoy building relationships with a wide range of people.
This role is based at Kew with the option of regular home working, subject to operational requirements.
The Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew (RBG Kew) is a leading plant science institute, UNESCO World Heritage Site, and major visitor attraction. Our mission is to understand and protect plants and fungi for the well-being of people and the future of all life on Earth.
We are working to end the unprecedented extinction crisis and to help create a world where nature is protected, valued by all and managed sustainably. We will achieve these goals by drawing on our leading scientific research, unrivalled collections of plants and fungi, global network of partners, inspirational gardens at Kew and Wakehurst, and our 260 years of history.
Join us on our journey as protectors of the world’s plants and fungi.
Our fantastic benefits package includes opportunities for continuous learning, a generous annual leave entitlement, flexible working to help you maintain a healthy work-life balance, an Employee Assistance Programme and other wellbeing support such as cycle to work scheme and discounted gym membership. We also offer a competitive pension, an employee discount scheme and free entry into a wide range of national museums and galleries, as well as access to our own beautiful gardens at Kew and Wakehurst.
If you are interested in this position, please submit your application through the online portal, by clicking “Apply for this job”.
We are dedicated to equality of opportunity and welcome applications from all sections of the community. We are committed to interview disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria for the post.
No agencies please.
About us
The Lucy Faithfull Foundation (LFF) is a UK-wide charity that exists to prevent child sexual abuse and exploitation. We’re here for everyone who needs us. We protect children by working with people who pose a risk and diverting them from causing harm. We support individuals and families who have been affected by abuse. And we help professionals who work with families to create safer environments for children through delivering risk assessments, interventions, training and consultancy. We run the confidential Stop It Now helpline and Shore, a website and chat service for teenagers.
About the role and you
We are recruiting for a skilled and experienced manager to join the Helpline team. You will support the Head of Stop It Now, working alongside our Helpline Managers and Child Sexual Abuse Prevention Manager in the day to day running of the helpline and provide support and advice to Helpline Advisors. You will have direct client contact via telephone, a secure message service and online chat. You will also support with the training of staff and promotion of the work of the helpline.
This is a highly rewarding role within a friendly, supportive and hardworking team which is committed to keeping children safe from harm.
You will have experience in working directly with one or more of our key target groups: - for example adults and/or children and young people who have sexually harmful behaviours, or child victims of sexual abuse, or family members of these individuals. Our ideal candidate will be an energetic professional, who is proactive and outcome focused with exceptional communication and relationship skills. You will be able to evidence a successful track record of working with individuals and families impacted by child sexual abuse. You will be able to demonstrate confidence in translating the charity’s mission into direct child protection practice and equipping other professionals in tackling child sexual abuse.
Key attributes we are seeking include:
- A confident manager with good staff supervision and support skills, and an enthusiasm for supporting colleagues to work within organisational guidelines as well as to develop new skills
- An ability to provide confidential advice to callers through the Stop It Now helpline, including abusers/potential abusers; friends and family of abusers/potential abusers; parents worried about the sexual interests and behaviour of their children
- A team player working with colleagues to prevent child sexual abuse
- Confidence and good ability in the use of modern technologies for effective discharge of many day to day tasks
- Maintaining effective records in line with charity policy and practice
- A flexible approach with an ability to network with internal and external colleagues to ensure deadlines are met and quality work is delivered
- Skills in delivering training to groups of professionals
For a more detailed job description, please request a job pack.
What you’ll get from us
We offer the following benefits:
- Hybrid working (with a minimum of 2 days in the office per week; we ask for 3 days in the office per week for the first month)
- NEST pension
- 33 days’ annual leave rising to 38 days (inclusive of statutory bank holidays following qualifying period)
- Up to 5 days’ learning and development per year
- Flu jabs & eye tests
- Season ticket loans
- Charity discounts
- Employee assistance programme
- Option of private healthcare with Benenden
How to apply
We really welcome informal conversations with prospective candidates about the role and the charity in advance of the deadline.
To apply, please download the job pack and return your completed documents by Tuesday 25th November. In person interviews are scheduled to take place on Wednesday 10th December for shortlisted candidates.
If you have not been contacted within 2 weeks of the closing date you have been unsuccessful with your application. Please note the successful candidate will be required to undergo a DBS check for this position.
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To prevent child sexual abuse and exploitation
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Actively Interviewing
This organisation is scheduling interviews as applications come in. They're ready to hire as soon as they find the right person. Don't miss your opportunity, apply now!
Job Title: Individual Giving Officer
• Department: Fundraising
• Reports to: Head of Fundraising
• Responsible for: Individual Giving
• Working Hours: 23.25 hours per week. 15-month contract
1. Purpose of the Role
• Working with the Head of Fundraising develop programmes for the recruitment and retention of individual supporters.
• Maximise income across channels including direct mail, email, social media. Working with other team members to deliver this.
• Grow income stream from individual giving products such as appeals, raffles, lotteries and other individual giving products, such as our Pet Pen Sponsorship.
• Develop budgets and business plans and contribute to fundraising strategy.
• Manage and optimise supporter experience for retention, engagement, and cross-marketing.
• Analyse appeal results for continual improvement.
2. Principle Tasks
• Oversee the annual individual giving fundraising calendar and campaigns from start to finish.
• Plan and manage direct marketing and digital appeals, including supplier coordination.
• Conduct market research and maintain awareness of trends to inform innovation.
• Prepare budgets and monitor performance.
• Develop donor recruitment campaigns.
• Develop supporter journeys.
• Develop warm programmes.
• Write fundraising copy, providing guidance on design to artworkers. Work with local studio artists and internal staff to produce final materials.
• Coordinate with PR, comms, and other departments on campaign messaging and execution.
• Analyse campaign performance and produce evaluation insights.
• Ensure compliance with GDPR, Data Protection law, DMA, and fundraising codes of practice.
3. Knowledge, Skills & Experience
• Essential:
o Direct marketing and digital fundraising experience.
o CRM usage for data extract and reporting.
o Data management.
o Campaign brief writing.
o Fundraising copywriting ability.
o An understanding of effective fundraising design.
o Knowledge of effective appeals, charity gaming, donor stewardship, and individual giving products.
o Supporter acquisition, retention and development.
o GDPR.
4. Competencies
• Planning and decision-making skills.
• Creativity and forward-thinking.
• Task focus, prioritisation, and problem-solving.
• Collaboration with team.
• Project management.
• Excellent Microsoft package skills.
• Strong written/verbal communication and analytical skills.
5. Additional Info
• Willingness to occasionally work evenings or weekends if needed as part of the wider Fundraising team activities.
• Driving licence.
• Work in office 3 days per week. Some home working will be allowed as needed.
Purpose
The Fundraising Development Officer supports the delivery of our individual giving programme, helping to nurture current supporters and attract new ones.
You will be responsible for building our regular giving support, implementing supporter journeys and co-ordinating our annual appeals. You will also work closely with the Head of Fundraising in developing our major donor plans, and support with other individual giving channels, including in-memory giving and legacy giving.
We are looking for someone who has great communication and relationship management skills, and a collaborative approach. You will be a self-motivated, proactive and analytical individual with the ability to build, manage and develop relationships across teams.
While a background in fundraising is desirable, it is not essential. If you bring the right skills and are willing to learn, we'd love to hear from you.
Key responsibilities and duties
- Manage our ‘Friends of Charlie Waller’ regular giving scheme, building the supporter numbers and engagement with the charity.
- Deliver exceptional supporter care to our regular supporters, recognising opportunities for deeper engagement and potential for further support.
- Implement the supporter journeys for regular and one-off donors, creating communications to engage them with the cause and understand the impact.
- Co-ordinate and deliver our appeals cycle, working closely with colleagues across the charity to collate appeal content, including case studies, statistics and images.
- Support the delivery and development of our major donor plans, identifying prospects within our supporter base and assisting with stewardship plans.
- Support the delivery and development of our plans for building in-memory and legacy giving, including the administering of gifts, stewardship of supporters and contributing to cultivation events.
- Provide regular updates on progress against agreed objectives and contribute to wider departmental fundraising reports as required.
- Attend CWT events as appropriate to establish new contacts, develop existing relationships, and raise the profile of CWT with potential supporters.
- Ensure that systems and processes are effective, and that our database is being updated and utilised as the central source of information.
- Ensure compliance to data protection, safeguarding, confidentiality and relevant organisational policies and procedures.
- Routine call handling as part of the wider office administrative team.
- Other duties as may be reasonably prescribed by the trust, appropriate to the grade and responsibilities of the post.
To apply
If you would like an informal discussion about the role with our Head of Fundraising, this can be arranged via email to recruitment(at)charliewaller(dot)org
The deadline for applications is 12 noon on Monday 24th November 2025.
Please submit via your chosen job website, or send your CV and a supporting statement to recruitment(at)charliewaller(dot)org. We ask that you structure your supporting statement, by providing relevant information under person specification bullet points (combining these if multiple points are effectively responded to by one experience). Please try to keep your supporting statement to a maximum of 800 words, excluding headers. Applications will not be considered without a supporting statement.
You will hear back from us by Friday 28th November, if not before and should you be shortlisted, an interview will take place w/c 1st December and will involve a competency interview along with a short written task relevant to the role.
We will provide details about the task 24 hours in advance to allow candidates time to prepare and we will also provide 50% of the interview questions in advance so that all candidates can perform at their best.
Please see the attached job description for our person specification.
To educate young people and those around them about their mental health and wellbeing.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Actively Interviewing
This organisation is scheduling interviews as applications come in. They're ready to hire as soon as they find the right person. Don't miss your opportunity, apply now!
Head of Individual Giving
We’re looking for an experienced and creative Head of Individual Giving to lead and grow our individual giving programme.
About the Role
Reporting directly to the Chief Executive Officer, you’ll shape and deliver our individual giving strategy, overseeing the recruitment, retention and development of individual supporters. You’ll lead on our major appeals, including an annual national campaign to Catholic parishes across the UK.
You’ll also play a key role in developing new fundraising products, optimising donor journeys, and ensuring our CRM and data systems support excellent stewardship and insight-driven decision making. This is a senior position with significant scope to shape the programme and make your mark.
About You
We’re looking for a confident and strategic fundraiser with a strong grasp of individual giving and a collaborative approach. You’ll bring:
- Proven experience delivering successful individual giving or direct marketing campaigns in the charity sector
- Strong skills in supporter stewardship and donor retention
- Experience of managing budgets, teams and external suppliers
- A creative, data-driven approach to growing income
- Excellent communication skills
We improve the lives of seafarers and fishers through our network of local chaplains and seafarer centres, expert information, advocacy, and support.



The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Job Title: Individual Giving Manager
Responsible to: Senior Fundraising Manager
Salary: £38,000-£42,000 depending on experience
Location: Hybrid working pattern, a minimum of 2 days in the London office and 3 days from home
Hours of work: Full time - 35 hours per week
The package also includes
· 8% employer contribution to a pension
· 25 days annual leave, plus bank holidays and additional discretionary leave during the Christmas week
· Season Ticket Loan
USPG is the Anglican mission agency that partners churches and communities worldwide
in God’s mission to enliven faith, strengthen relationships, unlock potential and champion
justice. You can find out more about our work by visiting our website.
The Job
USPG are looking for an experienced fundraising and marketing professional to take ownership of our individual giving strategy and deliver it to achieve our objectives. The Individual Giving Manager will develop, market and evaluate fundraising appeals, products and campaigns to individual supporters and churches in order to grow our supporter base and voluntary income. Focusing on recruiting, retaining and developing relationships with all donors using direct mail, email and digital engagement, the Individual Giving Manager will develop an engaging stewardship journey for our supporters.
You
You are a confident, creative and talented fundraiser with experience of delivering successful marketing or fundraising campaigns and appeals. The ideal candidate will have experience in fundraising, project management and line management. They will be comfortable working in a fast-paced environment, with a flexible, can-do attitude. The role holder will have a passion for delivering an excellent supporter experience, enjoy working in close collaboration with colleagues and managing a varied workload to tight deadlines.
How to apply
Please visit our website or see attachments to this post.
We bring people together from different parts of the global Church in mutually enriching conversation and profound encounters.

The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Actively Interviewing
This organisation is scheduling interviews as applications come in. They're ready to hire as soon as they find the right person. Don't miss your opportunity, apply now!
Make a Real Difference Where It Matters Most
Why Kingston Hospital Charity?
Because here, your work genuinely matters. Kingston Hospital Charity isn’t just another fundraising operation, it’s the driving force behind projects that transform patient care across Kingston and Richmond NHS Foundation Trust. From creating dementia friendly environments on Kingston Hospital’s care of the elderly wards to funding the introduction of robotic assisted surgery, the charity turns generosity into tangible change. They fund what the NHS isn’t able to, bringing comfort, dignity, and innovation to patients when they need it most - and they’re ambitious about scaling that impact even further.
The team has a clear plan: to sustainably grow income and build a supporter giving programme that delivers measurable impact for patients, creates meaningful experiences for donors, and nurtures genuine, lasting relationships through storytelling that truly resonates.
What Makes This Role Great
This is both a strategic and hands-on role. You’ll lead on gifts in wills and in-memory fundraising — with the freedom to shape and grow these income streams. Working alongside the Director and the Communications and Engagement Senior Manager, you’ll develop and deliver a three-year strategy that drives real change.
You’ll collaborate with dedicated clinical colleagues and passionate supporters who care deeply about the cause. And you’ll do it within an organisation that lives its values: compassion, inclusivity, collaboration, and a genuine commitment to helping every person thrive.
Hybrid working, a supportive team, and a culture that celebrates impact. It’s the kind of role that reminds you why you got into fundraising in the first place.
Who We’re Looking For
You have solid experience in gifts in wills, and/or in-memory fundraising — and a track record of developing strategies that meet (and exceed) targets. You’re confident communicating with everyone from solicitors to clinicians to supporters, tailoring your message to build trust and engagement.
Organised, adaptable, and purpose-driven, you believe that great fundraising changes lives — and you’re ready to prove it.
How to Apply
Download the application pack for full details on how to apply, interviews will take place in person at Kingston Hospital in early to mid-December.
For details on how to apply download the application pack or contact Paul for an informal chat on the number within.
We work to improve the quality of care and experience of everyone who comes to Kingston Hospital or uses the services it provides across the community
Doorway is a registered charity that has been supporting young people who are homeless/at risk of homelessness for 28 years, across Warwickshire. We are moving into an exciting phase of innovation and development as we set our strategy for the next three-five years.
We are seeking a dynamic, creative and strategic individual to contribute to our development and help us to achieve our goals. Ensuring that we go from strength to strength and have a sustainable future, through successful income generation and brand visibility.
The ideal candidate will be proactive, have excellent organisational and communication skills, with the ability to build relationships with donors, sponsors and partners. A motivated experienced individual with the ability to work in a fast paced environment, delivering fundraising and income generation activities on time.
Join us to bring your experience, passion, and ideas to help make a real difference to the lives of our young people.
Our mission is to give homeless young people a future through advice, accommodation options, support and life skills development.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Fundraising Development Executive / Swyddog Datblygu Codi Arian
Salary: £28,000
Working Hours: 35 hours per week with flexible working
Place of work: Home / Cardiff City Centre Head Office (1 day a week minimum Head Office working).
We provide you with the IT equipment you’ll need and for home working you’ll need to have a suitable working area
How to apply: Please email a CV & Cover Letter by the 27 November stating how your experience matches the person specification along with your motivation behind your application. Full details can be found on our Work with Us page on our website.
The Fundraising Development Executive job
An exciting fundraising admin job where your work has a direct impact to help people with cancer. You’ll be joining an experienced and passionate team of changemakers who generate income to support over 190,000 people in Wales living with cancer and beyond.
In this Fundraising Development Executive job you can expect to be doing things like:
Stewarding our individual giving supporters giving them first class service over the phone and electronically or running a supporter process yourself
Being a key player in the day to day running from start to finish of our Individual Giving fundraising projects such as Free Wills campaigns, Lottery, Payroll Giving, Individual Giving and annual raffles campaigns helping develop their growth
Keeping our database and admin systems running smoothly keeping data right and correct, your project plans completed and worked to in a timely way and regular reports ran, written and produced
Understanding and interpreting data to help guide individual giving work and help source corporate clients
To do well in this Fundraising Development Executive role you’ll be able to:
Creatively come up with ideas in the team and communicate them appropriately and seek input from others
Show you’re a solution finder, proactive and adaptable in your supportive style and collaborative way of working with people
Be technically capable using a computer and the internet and confident using the phone, computers and internet to communicate
Communicate confidently to a mixture of groups and individuals and have great interpersonal skills when it comes to working with others
Keep on top of things when it comes to organisation, deadlines, accuracy and delivering quality work
This is an important job where the work you do helps people affected by cancer when they need it most. So, if you could join us and make a difference at Tenovus Cancer Care we can’t wait to hear from you!
Your Staff Benefits
In return you’ll be part of a people orientated culture, make impact through a worthwhile cause and have Staff Benefits such as:
Holidays that increase with length of service
Your birthday off work once you’ve been here for 12 months.
Opportunity to buy up to 10 days of additional annual leave per year
Occupational sick pay after completion of probationary period
Contributory pension scheme
A tailored induction and support programme to help you succeed and excel
An Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) offering access to 24/7 confidential advice and support
The opportunity to participate in staff / volunteer activities to support the wider organisation
The opportunity to learn from, grow with, support and develop people who volunteer with US
About us
Around 20,000 people are diagnosed with cancer in Wales every year. We’re proud to support over 10% of those and we want to be there many more.
We give help, hope, and a voice to everyone affected by cancer. We understand how cancer can impact every aspect of life and how it affects families and friends too. Our wide range of services offer information, advice, and specialist support to people living with cancer, and their loved ones.
We’re committed to listening to the real experiences of people affected by cancer in Wales to drive the changes that make a difference.
More about US
At Tenovus Cancer Care we’re committed to making our workplace diverse and inclusive where everyone feels they belong and can be their authentic selves at work. We’re proud to be an equal opportunities employer who does not discriminate based on the Equality Act 2010’s Protected Characteristics. All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment and we will adjust our recruitment processes where we can to support people who wish to join us.
When our people talk about working here they’re proud to reflect our values. They’ll use words such as friendly, fun and welcoming to describe their experience and love our work culture around job flexibility. As well as it being a nice place to work for a good cause the staff benefits are good. On top of the above we’ve got a stylish Head Office in the heart of Cardiff and things to support you in and out of work like an interactive induction programme, an accessible Learning Platform, development opportunities and experienced managers. We also have a Staff Social Committee who organise regular get togethers!
Your Personal Data
We’re committed to being transparent about how we collect and use that data and to meeting our data protection obligations and you can find full details about this in our Job Application Privacy Notice here on our Work for us page on the Tenovus Cancer website.
Should you have any queries regarding the use of your personal data, please contact us
We are here for everyone affected by cancer We offer information, advice and specialist support to everyone who needs it.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Development Manager - Individual Giving - Kingston University
Academic Services | Development, Alumni Relations and Engagement (DARE)
Hybrid/Kingston upon Thames
Full-time
£45,025.00 - £48,820.00 and excellent benefits
Closing date: 9am on Monday 17 November
Interviews: in person on Wednesday 26 November
Are you driven by data with experience in direct marketing fundraising? Do you excel at crafting lifelong donor journeys from acquisition to strengthening affinity and maximising giving participation? Kingston University is seeking an exceptional Development Manager - Individual Giving to lead their ambitious fundraising programmes and help transform the lives of students through scholarships, access, and support initiatives.
About the Role
This is a pivotal opportunity to shape and grow Kingston's individual giving strategy. You'll lead multi-channel campaigns-from telephone fundraising and direct mail to email and crowdfunding-designed to acquire, retain, and upgrade donors. You'll also develop a mid-level giving programme (£500-£1,000+), steward legacy pledgers, and create compelling donor journeys that inspire loyalty and generosity.
Key Responsibilities
* Lead Kingston's annual telephone fundraising campaign, including recruiting and managing student callers.
* Deliver targeted acquisition and stewardship campaigns across multiple channels.
* Develop mid-level giving and legacy programmes, personally soliciting gifts and building donor relationships.
* Collaborate with Major Gifts colleagues to identify prospects and enhance donor pipelines.
* Create engaging content-written, visual, and video-to showcase the impact of giving.
* Evaluate campaign performance using data insights and industry benchmarks.
* Support donor and alumni events, and contribute to the wider DARE and University community.
About You
You'll bring:
* Proven experience in individual giving and campaign management, ideally in Higher Education or the charity sector.
* Strong strategic thinking and data-driven decision-making.
* Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.
* A passion for education, inclusion, and the power of philanthropy.
* Experience with CRM systems (ideally Raiser's Edge) and donor stewardship.
Why Kingston?
Kingston University is a leader in post-1992 university fundraising, with a proud tradition of alumni support. You'll be part of a dynamic team driving innovation, inclusion, and impact-helping students thrive and succeed.
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How to apply?
Please share a copy of your profile or CV with Philippa at Charity People as the first step.
Charity People is a forward thinking, inclusive organisation that actively and deliberately promotes equity, diversity and inclusion. We know organisations thrive when inclusion is at the forefront. We evidence our commitment by matching charity needs with the skills and experience of candidates irrespective of background e.g. age, disability (including hidden disabilities), gender, gender identity or gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, or sexual orientation. We do this because we believe that greater diversity leads to greater results for the charities we work with.
Individual Giving Retention Fundraiser
Fixed term for 12 months (Maternity Cover)
£32.684 pa
London, E15 2GW / Hybrid Working
As an Individual Giving, Retention Fundraiser, you’ll work as part of the Public Fundraising team responsible for managing a portfolio of Individual Giving campaigns from inception through to evaluation to generate funds, improve engagement and increase life-time value of existing supporters
Full time, 35 hours a week
12 months, fixed term/secondment (maternity cover)
Location: Here East Press Centre, 14 East Bay Lane, London, E15 2GW with working from home most of the time.
The role
In this role, you will:
· Be responsible for managing retention campaigns, coordinating with a number of different stakeholders, both internal and externally.
· Experience of monitoring and reporting of results and other financial data.
· Experience of working with data for fundraising purposes, either in using a database to select and segment data or of producing briefs to do so.
· Work with the Senior Individual Giving Fundraisers to deliver campaigns against agreed budgets
For more information about the role’s responsibilities and the skills and experience required, please visit our website.
About you
The successful applicant will:
· Have direct experience of campaign management across a range of direct marketing activities including direct mail, digital, email and telephone
· Experience of working to a busy schedule, managing a number of campaigns simultaneously
· Have an interest in testing new campaigns, and a passion for raising funds to enable Scope to continue the work that they do.
Please give examples in your application to show how you have these skills.
We also ask you to share how you support Scope’s values and our goal of a fair and equal future for disabled people.
Our values are being pioneering, courageous, connected, open and fair
By living our values and trusting each other, we give our colleagues freedom and space to be creative, push boundaries and change minds.
Disabled candidates
We are a disability equality charity. We encourage applications from disabled people and people with impairments, conditions, and access needs. We want to create a workforce that is a true reflection of the communities we serve.
Scope will interview all disabled candidates who meet the essential criteria for the post. This is part of our commitment as a Disability Confident Leader. Just let us know in your application that you are applying under the Offer an Interview Scheme. This was previously known as the Guaranteed Interview Scheme.
If you require adjustments through your journey with us, please contact us via our website.
Find out more about asking for adjustments at interview.
Equality, Diversity and Inclusion
At the heart of everything we do at Scope is Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion.
We encourage people of colour and other underrepresented communities to apply and join Scope. We believe that this will bring new ideas and help us work better. We know that a variety of perspectives and viewpoints will greatly support the work we do and help us to reach all communities.
We want everyone to feel like they belong. We value each person as an individual. We will treat everyone with dignity and respect and we want to recognise all parts of a person's identity.
We are a disability equality charity. So, we will build a culture that is accessible and inclusive first. We will aim for the same high standards in all our work. We will listen, learn and keep improving.
You can find out more about our approach to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion on the Scope website.
Scope benefits
We believe hard work deserves reward and recognition. We offer a wide range of benefits including:
· 27 days holiday plus bank holidays
· Flexible, hybrid and remote working options
· Pay progression at 6 months and 2 years
· Company pension
· Excellent training and career development
· Strong colleague networks across disability, race and LGBTQ+
· Discounted gym membership, cycle to work scheme and much more.
How to apply
Please visit our website & apply online.
Closing date for applications: 11:59pm GMT, Monday 16 November 2025
About SPANA
SPANA (The Society for the Protection of Animals Abroad) is the global charity for the working animals of the world. Since our foundation in 1923, we have worked where they work, to support the welfare of working animals, including horses, donkeys, mules, oxen, dogs and camels.
About this role
This is an exciting opportunity to join SPANA’s Income Generation department at a time of growth for the organisation.As Individual Giving Manager, you’ll play a key role in developing and delivering SPANA’s committed giving programme and multi-channel retention campaigns, including stewardship and value exchange activities.Working closely with the Head of Individual Giving, you’ll help shape strategic plans across UK and international markets, driving income growth to expand SPANA’s global impact. You’ll also line manage the Individual Giving Executive and deputise for the Head of Individual Giving when required.
Contract, location and salary
This is a full-time (34.5 hours per week), permanent role. This role is UK based, hybrid working with regular attendance (approximately 1-2 days per month, or more if preferred) in our London office. Candidates must have the right to work in the UK currently and for the duration of the contract.
The salary for this position is c.£42,000 per annum, subject to skills and experience. SPANA is pleased to offer a range of benefits including a generous company pension scheme with 10% employer contribution if the employee contributes a minimum 5%, and health care cash plan.
Further details and how to apply
Please see the job description for full details including a person specification and information on how to apply. The deadline for applications is 23:59 GMT on Tuesday 11 November 2025.
Applicants must have the right to work in the UK currently and for the duration of the contract.
We’re looking for a supportive and proactive Regional Centre Manager who can enable our passionate and committed London team to deliver an excellent service for the client gardeners.
Confident business development skills are needed to identify new partnerships and expand our programme delivery to ensure the continued sustainability of the centre.
Creativity, problem solving, prioritising and the ability to manage a diverse workload, where each day is different, is key in this role.
Our Regional Centre Manager in London will be based in our Battersea Park office. Option for hybrid role with up to 2 days remote working per week.
Appointment to this post will be subject to a satisfactory Disclosure and Barring Service check. Thrive complies fully with the DBS Code of Practice. Having a criminal record will not necessarily prevent an individual from working for Thrive.
For more information, please download the Information Pack. For an informal conversation about the role, please email recruitment in the first instance.
To apply, please email recruitment with your CV and a written statement explaining how you meet the person specification and what you will bring to Thrive.