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Job summary

Main area
Fundraising
Grade
Non AfC
Contract
Permanent
Hours
Full time - 37.5 hours per week
Job ref
Trac ID 6180738
Employer
Havens Hospices
Employer type
Voluntary Sector
Site
Fair Havens
Town
Southend on Sea
Salary
£34,608 £34,608.00 per annum
Salary period
Yearly
Closing
02/08/2024 08:00

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Individual Giving Manager

Non AfC

Job overview

To manage and lead the generation of income through Individual Giving activity, predominantly Direct Mail, Regular Giving, Lottery, Legacy, In-Memoriam.  

Main duties of the job

To be responsible for development, planning and delivery of Individual Giving strategies, ensuring new donors are acquired and retained, and that all donors are stewarded with effective donor pathways to maximise income and lifetime value. 

 Additionally, to work closely with all fundraising colleagues to maximise our more sustainable streams of income and to progress all donors and supporters towards legacy giving.

This role is available as either full-time [37.5 hours per week] or part time [30 hours per week], and some flexible working may be considered after successful completion of probation.

 

 

Working for our organisation

Havens Hospices provides specialist care and support for people of all ages who are living with incurable conditions and their families. Our specialist team offers a wide range of care and support options for patients and their loved ones, based on their needs and wishes. This can be in the comfort of their own home, in the hospices – Fair Havens for adults or Little Havens for children - or a combination.  

Working at Havens Hospices allows you to give the gift of time to families, creating memories. Although you may not be giving direct care to our patients, your contribution will have an immediate effect on our care services.

In return for your expertise and passion, you will receive a competitive salary package, and most of all, by making the most of every day you work at Havens Hospices you’ll be helping us continue ‘Making every day count’ for those who need us most.

At Havens Hospices we are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our employees and patients and expect all colleagues to share this commitment.

We value diversity and welcome applications from all sections of the community.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

To work closely with the Head of Fundraising and Deputy Head of Fundraising to contribute to the development of strategy, budgets and plans across the department.

To be collectively responsible with other Fundraising Managers for progress against strategy, budgets and plans.

To proactively develop a culture of collaborative working in the department by effectively leading and managing a number of key fundraising projects.

To ensure an informed Direct Mail program is delivered, maximising income through effective data segmentation, use of emotive case studies, powerful propositions and asks and appropriate donor pathways.

To develop and lead a new approach for legacy fundraising, integrating the pathways to pledging a gift in a will through from first engagement with the charity and beyond.

Person specification

Experience and knowledge

Essential criteria
  • Relevant experience in role or similar role
  • Direct Mail Appeal Experience
  • Experience of at least one Individual Giving income stream
  • Knowledge of legacy fundraising
  • Experience of working with budgets, financial reports, and report writing
  • Knowledge of using Microsoft Office
  • Good communication skills
Desirable criteria
  • Experience in the charity sector (or transferable skills)
  • Experience of managing people

Employer certification / accreditation badges

We are a Living Wage EmployerMenopause Friendly EmployerMindful employer.  Being positive about mental health.Disability confident employer

Applicant requirements

This post will require a submission for Disclosure to be made to check for any unspent criminal convictions.

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Further details / informal visits contact

Name
Ella Brown
Job title
Deputy Head of Fundraising
Email address
[email protected]
Telephone number
01702 220350
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