Legacy Fundraising Manager – Gifts in Wills

South West International Development Network; Ripple; Hybrid; GBP 26,000 - 32,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension

Generous annual leave

Training and development opportunities

A supportive working environment that챗

Job summary

Ripple Effect, a long‑standing international development charity, is seeking a dedicated Legacy Manager to lead and grow its Gifts in Wills programme. The role focuses on building meaningful relationships with supporters, delivering engaging stewardship, and securing sustainable income to support rural communities across Africa.

You will develop legacy campaigns, steward supporters, and work across teams to maximise opportunities, with 2–5 years of legacy fundraising experience and a passion for

Qualifications

• 2–5 years’ experience in legacy fundraising.
• Knowledge of legacy marketing, stewardship, and estate administration.
• Excellent relationship builder and communicator.

Responsibilities

• Lead and grow Ripple Effect’s gifts in Wills programme.
• Develop engaging campaigns and supporter journeys for legacy income.
• Steward legacy supporters and manage estate administration.
• Collaborate across teams to maximise long‑term fundraising opportunities.

Skills

Relationship building

Communication

Project management

Job description

Ripple Effect, a long‑standing international development charity, is seeking a dedicated Legacy Manager to lead and grow its Gifts in Wills programme. The role focuses on building meaningful relationships with supporters, delivering engaging stewardship, and securing sustainable income to support rural communities across Africa.

You will develop legacy campaigns, steward supporters, and work across teams to maximise opportunities, with 2–5 years of legacy fundraising experience and a passion for