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‘Generous Giving’ is a small but vibrant and established team that is part of the wider diocesan Mission and Ministry Team, under the leadership of the Director of Mission and Ministry. The focus of Generous Giving is to work with parish leadership
teams (both lay and ordained) across the diocese to develop and promote a clear vision for Christian giving by building on and encouraging a culture of generosity and enabling giving through a variety of mechanisms. This includes helping parishes to createan annual giving strategy that supports their local vision, as well as the diocesan vision and sustainability
through the parish share mechanism.
The Generous Giving Adviser will work proactively across the whole diocese to encourage the uptake of proven resources that support local parish funding initiatives including; regular giving, digital and online giving, legacy funding, grant application strategies and the use of financially efficient schemes such as Parish Buying. The Generous Giving Adviser will also promote, nurture and teach on Biblical generosity using existing discipleship resources.
This post is funded by the Archbishop’s Council via the Church of England’s National Giving Strategy. As such the successful applicant will receive additional support, resources and encouragement though the National Giving Network. This includes annual conferences, regular CPD training and an online community that meets each week.
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Generous Giving Adviser
Are you passionate about nurturing a culture of generosity within the Church? Do you enjoy helping churches flourish in their ministry by strengthening stewardship and giving?
The Diocese is seeking a Generous Giving Adviser to join the Parish Support Team and assist parishes on their “Journey of Generosity”.
Position: Generous Giving Adviser
Location: Hove/Hybrid
Salary: £38,600 per annum
Hours: 37.5 hours per week
Contract: 3 years fixed term
Closing Date: 23rd April 2026.
Interview Date: Hove on Friday 8th May 2026.
About the Role
As Generous Giving Adviser, you will inspire, equip and encourage clergy, PCCs and parish leaders to embed stewardship and generosity into the heart of church life. You’ll provide practical advice, deliver workshops, give presentations on generosity, and help churches make the most of tools such as the Parish Giving Scheme, Cornerstone and digital giving mechanisms.
Key Responsibilities
- Advising clergy, PCCs and parish teams on stewardship, generosity and fundraising.
- Preaching, teaching and/or presenting on generosity in church services and meetings.
- Supporting the rollout of diocesan and national generosity programmes.
- Delivering training, workshops and roadshows.
- Encouraging the use of digital and traditional giving tools including the Parish Giving Scheme.
About You - You will be:
- An excellent communicator who is able to motivate and inspire.
- Confident preparing and delivering presentations, workshops and training.
- Organised, proactive and able to manage varied workload.
- Skilled in building strong relationships across church contexts
- A practising Christian - Genuine Occupational Requirement under the Equality Act 2010.
About the Organisation
The vision of the Diocese is to help people to know, love and follow Jesus. Based in Hove and serving the people of Sussex across more than 360 parishes and 154 church schools and the wider community, this is a great role for someone who supports the ethos, aims and objectives of the Diocese and the Church of England.
As an employer, and as a team, the mutual values at work are to be Respectful, Professional, Flexible and Supportive.
What is on offer:
- Flexi-time and the opportunity to apply to use the DBF’s remote working policy to work from home for part of the week.
- 28 days of annual leave, plus bank holidays and two privilege days per year.
- Membership of the Church Worker’s Pension Scheme with a 15.1% employer contribution and an employee contribution between 0-6%.
- Employee Assistance Programme with access to GP appointments, counselling and financial and legal support.
- Free parking, and the ride to work scheme and development opportunities.
Our client is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. All post holders are expected to share this commitment and to comply with the relevant safeguarding policy.
You may have experience in areas such as Church Partnerships, Church Relationships, Fundraising, Fundraiser, Fundraising Coordinator. #INDNFP
Please note this role is advertised by the recruitment agency acting for the client, Not For Profit People.
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