Individual Giving Manager

Islington Giving; London Borough of Islington; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working

Job summary

Islington Giving is seeking an experienced Individual Giving Manager to grow our supporter base and raise funds for local causes across Islington. You will shape a new role in a small, dynamic team and lead on donor acquisition, stewardship and targeted appeals.

The role involves using data and local insights to improve donor experiences and drive long-term value. As a place-based charity, you will build meaningful relationships with supporters, meet donors, organise local events and bring

Qualifications

• Experience delivering individual giving campaigns and donor communications.
• Ability to analyse donor data and segment audiences.
• Proven track record of growing income from supporters.

Responsibilities

• Develop and manage Islington Giving’s individual giving programme.
• Lead donor acquisition, stewardship, appeals and communications.
• Grow income and expand the community of supporters using data and insights.

Skills

Fundraising

Donor stewardship

Campaign management

Data analysis

Stakeholder engagement

Education

Fundraising qualification

Degree in related field

Job description

We are hiring an Individual Giving Manager

Islington Giving is looking for a new Individual Giving Manager to help us nurture and grow our existing supporter base and raise more money to make a difference to people’s lives across Islington. This is an exciting opportunity to shape a brand-new role in our small, dynamic team and help grow and lead on our individual giving programme.

• Are you an experienced fundraiser who can attract new supporters of Islington Giving?
• Could you lead exciting individual giving campaigns that inspire people to support positive change across Islington?
• Could you turn data, insight and local impact into compelling fundraising appeals that encourage people to give?
• Are you a collaborative team player is as passionate, as we are, about tackling poverty and inequality and creating a fairer Islington for everyone?

About the role

The Individual Giving Manager will manage and develop Islington Giving’s individual giving programme, helping to grow income, strengthen donor relationships and expand our community of supporters.

The postholder will lead on a programme of donor acquisition, stewardship, appeals and supporter communications. You will use data, insight and creativity to improve donor experience and grow long-term supporter value.

As a place-based charity, we have an opportunity to build meaningful relationships with supporters who care about Islington and want to make a difference locally. Alongside delivering strong fundraising campaigns and supporter journeys, the role includes opportunities to meet donors, organise local events and bring powerful local stories to life.

Why apply?

• You’ll play a key role in growing our community of supporters and raising vital funds to tackle poverty and inequality across Islington.
• You’ll have the freedom to bring fresh ideas, develop creative fundraising campaigns and build meaningful relationships with supporters who want to make a difference in their local community.
• You’ll work closely with a passionate, collaborative team, with opportunities to develop your skills, take ownership of your work and see the tangible impact of your fundraising.
• You’ll benefit from flexible working arrangements and the chance to combine your fundraising expertise with a purpose you can feel proud of.

Use of AI: While we understand that you may use AI to improve and target your CV towards this role, we would prefer that you wrote your covering letter without AI support. We want to hear about your personal motivations, skills and interest in this role, and AI is likely to generalise the very things that make you an individual.

Recruitment timeline

• Deadline for applications: Sunday 1 st November
• Second interview (if needed): Week commencing 16 th November
• Decision made and candidates notified: Friday 20 th November

We value diversity, equality and inclusivity. Applications are especially welcomed from under-represented backgrounds, including but not limited to gender, race, age, sexual orientation and religion. We are particularly interested in receiving applications from people with experience of living or working in or with communities facing poverty and exclusion, and/or a knowledge of living and working in the London Borough of Islington.