Individual Giving Fundraiser

Raystede Centre For Animal Welfare; Laughton CP; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A respected animal welfare charity in the UK seeks a passionate Individual Giving Fundraiser to lead and grow their Individual Giving programme. You will manage multi-channel fundraising campaigns, work closely with a small team, and use data insights to enhance supporter experiences. This role offers a unique opportunity to shape fundraising strategies in a supportive environment dedicated to animal welfare and community engagement. Ideal candidates will have substantial experience in fundraising and a commitment to the organization's mission.

Benefits

Training and development opportunities

Work surrounded by nature and animals

Supportive organizational culture

Qualifications

• Experience in Individual Giving or fundraising/marketing campaign delivery.
• Strong project management skills with multiple deadlines.
• Good CRM/data skills to guide decisions.
• Excellent written and verbal communication abilities.
• Ability to support and motivate team members.
• Compassionate mindset and interest in animal welfare.
• Experience managing budgets and reporting processes.

Responsibilities

• Deliver and improve Individual Giving programme.
• Plan and manage multi-channel fundraising campaigns.
• Use data to optimize performance and supporter journeys.
• Collaborate with Marketing and agencies on campaigns.
• Produce reports and actionable insights for growth.
• Line-manage a small team and support their development.

Skills

Individual Giving experience

Project management skills

CRM and data analysis skills

Excellent communication skills

Collaborative mindset

Supporter-centred mindset

Email marketing experience

Agency management experience

Education

Relevant fundraising or digital qualifications

Job description

As individual giving fundraiser, you will:

• Deliver and continuously improve Raystede's Individual Giving programme.
• Plan and manage multi‑channel campaigns including regular giving, cash appeals, digital fundraising and stewardship journeys.
• Use data and insight to segment audiences, test approaches and optimise performance.
• Oversee supporter journeys to ensure communications are timely, engaging and emotionally compelling.
• Collaborate closely with Marketing and external agencies to deliver joined‑up campaigns.
• Produce campaign reports, forecasts and actionable insights to support income growth.
• Line‑manage a small team, supporting their development and wellbeing.

This role is perfect for someone who enjoys both creativity and analysis and thrives on delivering high‑quality campaigns that inspire people to give.

We're looking for a passionate and data‑savvy Individual Giving Fundraiser to lead and grow our Individual Giving programme. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who loves creating engaging campaigns, improving supporter experience and using insight to drive results.

Qualifications

• Experience in Individual Giving or fundraising/marketing campaign delivery.
• Strong project management skills and confidence managing multiple deadlines.
• Good CRM/data skills and experience using insight to guide decisions.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• A collaborative approach and the ability to support and motivate others.
• A compassionate, supporter‑centred mindset and genuine interest in animal welfare.
• Experience of Regular Giving programmes, email marketing and digital fundraising.
• Experience managing agencies, budgets and reporting processes.
• Relevant fundraising or digital qualifications.

Raystede is one of Sussex's most loved and respected animal welfare charities. Every day, more than 400 animals depend on us for rehoming, rehabilitation, sanctuary and a second chance. We are entering an exciting period of growth – investing in our people, systems and supporter relationships – to secure our impact for decades to come.

Benefits

• Play a key role in shaping our future fundraising strategy.
• Work in a unique 43‑acre site surrounded by animals and nature.
• Benefit from training, development and a supportive culture.
• Join a warm, mission‑driven charity full of passionate people.

If you're excited by the idea of growing supporter relationships and helping secure a better future for animals in Sussex, we'd love to hear from you.