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Head of Individual Giving

Job description

Are you a dynamic and experienced fundraiser looking for your next big challenge? We are seeking a strategic, creative, and driven individual to lead the Individual Giving programme at a well-established and values-driven charity,

As Head of Individual Giving, you will report directly to the CEO and lead a passionate team dedicated to inspiring individuals to support the charity’s mission. You’ll shape and deliver multi-channel fundraising campaigns that grow the organisation donor base, deepen supporter relationships, and drive sustainable income.

This is a senior leadership role with significant influence across the organisation. You’ll collaborate closely with heads of other departments to ensure fundraising is aligned with the charity mission delivery, communications, and international programmes.

 

As a Head of Individual Giving you will:

  • Head the strategic development and delivery of all individual giving activity.

  • Oversee a diverse portfolio of appeals, ensuring campaign success across acquisition, retention, and stewardship.

  • Drive innovation in supporter engagement, including regular giving, legacy marketing, and donor journeys.

  • Manage key relationships with creative agencies, suppliers, and contractors.

  • Ensure compliance with GDPR, Fundraising Regulator standards, and internal policies.

  • Lead and develop a small, dedicated team including the Individual Giving Manager, Supporter Care Officer, and CRM Data Entry Officer.

  • Oversee the fundraising CRM (Salesforce), ensuring data is accurate, insightful, and utilised to shape campaigns.

 

To be successful, you must have:

  • Significant experience in Direct Marketing, ideally within a charity.

  • Proven success in individual giving and campaign management.

  • Strong understanding of CRM systems, ideally Salesforce.

  • Experience as a team leader with excellent interpersonal skills.

  • Ability to manage multiple projects, deadlines, and budgets.

  • Excellent communication and copywriting skills.

 

Salary: £54,000 per annum

Location:  London, hybrid working , 2 days in the office

Contract: Permanent

Closing date: 5th November at 9am

Interview: 1st round interview 12th November 

                 2nd round interview (if required) 13th November 

Recruitment process: CV and supporting statement to dagmara.depaula@harrishill.co.uk

If this sounds like you, then please do get in touch ASAP!

 

As leading charity recruitment specialists and a certified B Corp™, Harris Hill is committed to high and ever-improving standards of equitable and inclusive recruitment. We actively welcome applications from all sections of the community regardless of age, disability, gender, race, religion, sexuality and other protected characteristics.