Individual Giving Officer

New opportunity as an Individual Giving Officer for an organisation in Leatherhead. You will play a crucial role in nurturing relationships with individuals, to give their donations, their time, and their influence, to make a difference to the people we support. You will be responsible for creating and implementing strategies to attract, retain, and upgrade individual donors, ensuring a steady and growing stream of funding and support for the organisation.

• Based in Leatherhead
• £35,000 - £37,000 per annum
• Hybrid/remote
• 35 hours per week
• Pension

Job description:

• Identify, cultivate, and steward relationships with individual donors to maximize financial support and our community of supporters
• Plan and execute individual giving campaigns, leveraging all available communication channels to engage donors effectively.
• Organise and coordinate donor events, creating opportunities for meaningful engagement and recognition.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to align fundraising strategies with organisational goals.
• Maintain accurate donor records, utilising data to inform decision-making an improve fundraising efforts.
• Prepare regular reports and analysis on individual giving performance.
• Contribute to the development and implementation of a comprehensive individual giving strategy.
• Maximise retention and lifetime value of current donors.
• To manage and coordinate the briefing of key internal and external stakeholders to ensure the successful execution of fundraising activities.
• Plan and execute effective fundraising campaigns targeting individual donors.

Person specification:

• Proven experience in individual fundraising, donor relations, or related fields
• Excellent interpersonal and relationship-building abilities.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Familiarity databases and CRM systems would be beneficial.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a collaborative team.
• Strong organisational and project management skills.
• Ability to interpret and analyse data to ensure and maximise efficiency of existing and future campaigns.
• Full UK driver’s licence with unrestricted use of a car
• Applicants must be willing to undergo screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service.
• Experience working/volunteering for a charity that would advantageous.

Additional Information:

• 28 days holiday including bank holidays
• Perkbox benefits
• Employee Assistance Programme

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