Director of Individual Giving

United Kingdom for UNHCR; City of Westminster; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A charity organization in the UK is seeking an Individual Giving leader to oversee fundraising for refugees. The role includes leading a team, developing strategies, and fostering innovation in fundraising efforts. The ideal candidate has extensive experience in successful fundraising programs and a strategic mindset. This position offers flexibility in work hours and a commitment to diversity.

Benefits

Flexible working hours

Inclusive work environment

Qualifications

• Substantial experience in Individual Giving programmes.
• Proven leadership experience at a senior level.
• Strong track record in fostering innovation.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of 12 in fundraising efforts.
• Shape a sustainable strategy for Individual Giving.
• Identify transformational income growth opportunities.

Skills

Leadership in fundraising

Strategic planning

Data intelligence utilization

Donor-centric approach

Innovative fundraising strategies

Job description

Overview

UK for UNHCR (UK4U), the UK partner of the United Nations High Commission for Refugees (UNHCR), is seeking an Individual Giving leader to shape the future of Individual Giving at the organisation and unlock long-term, sustainable income growth.

UNHCR stands alongside people forced to flee their homes, advocating for their rights and raising funds to support their protection, dignity and futures. UK4U builds solidarity and raises funds in the UK for refugees worldwide. The charity is open to flexibility in many ways, including reduced hours, flexible start and finish times, or compressed hours. Please speak to AAW and UK4U about whats possible.

UK4U strongly values diversity and recognises that it is critical to the success of the organisation and the cause that it serves. They are committed to providing an inclusive environment for all who work with them and strongly welcome applications from diverse backgrounds, particularly those with lived experience of being a refugee, asylum seeker, internally displaced person, or a stateless person.

Role and responsibilities

The role will be responsible for leading a team of 12 people and strategic leadership for all fundraising from the UK public, including mid-value and legacy supporters, and covering both digital and offline channels. The post-holder will utilise market insight, data intelligence and an innovative approach to design a high-performing long-term Individual Giving strategy that puts UK4Us supporters and refugee communities at the heart of everything they do.

• Provide strategic leadership for all UK public fundraising, including mid-value and legacy supporters, across digital and offline channels.
• Lead a team of 12 and drive a high-performing, donor-centric Individual Giving portfolio.
• Utilise market insight and data intelligence to shape a sustainable, long-term Individual Giving strategy.
• Identify opportunities for transformational income growth while maximising lifetime value of supporters.

Qualifications and experience

• Substantial experience of leading successful, large-scale multi-million-pound Individual Giving programmes.
• Proven leadership experience at a senior, strategic level.
• Strong track record of fostering innovation in Individual Giving and experience shaping strategy and making significant investment decisions.