Individual and Community Giving Manager

Raystede Centre For Animal Welfare; Laughton CP; On-site; GBP 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A respected animal welfare charity in East Sussex is seeking an experienced Individual and Community Giving Manager to spearhead its public fundraising program. You will lead a talented team to manage various fundraising streams, embed data-driven strategies, and enhance supporter journeys. With a strong commitment to animal welfare and ethical fundraising, the ideal candidate will possess excellent leadership and relationship-building skills. This is a full-time position with some evening and weekend work required.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in public fundraising.
• Experience in managing multiple fundraising streams.
• Required full driving licence.

Responsibilities

• Lead and grow the public fundraising programme.
• Manage a talented team and supporter journeys.
• Drive income growth for long-term sustainability.

Skills

Public fundraising

Leadership and team development

Storytelling

Relationship-building

Data literacy

Job description

Individual and Community Giving Manager

Raystede Centre For Animal Welfare

Location: East Sussex BN8 5AJ

Salary: £39,559

Hours: Full-time 37.5 hours/5 days per week with some evenings and weekends (TOIL provided)

Contract Type: Permanent

Closing Date: 11 January 2026

About Raystede

Raystede is one of Sussex's most loved animal charities, caring for over 400 animals every day. We're investing in our future - and fundraising is at the heart of that journey.

Role Overview

We're looking for an experienced Individual and Community Giving Manager to lead and grow our public fundraising programme across Regular Giving, Community Fundraising, Events, Appeals, Legacies, Lottery, Sponsorship and Digital.

You’ll manage a talented team, develop supporter journeys, embed data-led decision making and drive income growth to help secure Raystede’s long-term future.

Requirements

• A strong track record in public fundraising
• Experience managing multiple fundraising streams
• Leadership and team development skills
• Excellent storytelling, relationship-building and data literacy
• A passion for ethical fundraising and animal welfare

Some evening/weekend work required. Full driving licence essential.