Individual Giving Fundraiser

We are working in partnership with RABI who, at the heart of farming, provide practical, financial and mental health support across England and Wales and are now seeking an Individual Giving Fundraiser to join their team.  

RABI’s grants empower farming people to become financially resilient, so short-term monetary problems don’t create negative life-changing impacts. Their mental health support builds emotional resilience to meet the many challenges that farming brings and in this newly created role the Individual Giving Fundraiser will be primarily responsible for developing, marketing and managing Individual Giving income, as well as working across other fundraising disciplines. You will be a key member of the fundraising team, producing compelling fundraising communications, stewarding individual donors, including regular donors and gifts in memory. You will ensure that donors receive excellent care.

The Individual Giving programme incorporates one-off donations, regular giving, digital fundraising, appeals and in-memory giving, and alongside this you will manage the relationship of their incumbent fundraising agency week by week.

You will:

• Have prior experience of working in a fundraising setting, an understanding of good stewardship practices, donor recruitment and retention, and a proven track record of meeting or exceeding targets from unrestricted donations.
• Effectively communicate with a diverse range of stakeholders and demonstrate excellent relationship management and strong interpersonal skills, including empathy. You will be able to maximise engagement with donors and supporters, and bring a thorough understanding of Individual Giving, the donor journey, and Individual Giving programmes, with experience of work with agencies.
• Have marketing or direct marketing qualifications and experience of using direct marketing methods to recruit, retain and develop supporters (e.g. telemarketing) and be able to create and tailor engaging and emotive copy for a range of different channels.
• Have project management experience or have assisted a project manager to plan and deliver activity and evaluate results including accurate record keeping using a CRM system.
• Thrive in a dynamic environment, working across teams, meeting multiple deadlines with a positive and creative approach to work, and the ability to multitask.

We would like to hear from you if you are self-motivated and confident working independently and in a team. With excellent communication skills through all mediums (face-to-face, phone, in writing and via remote communications) and good numeracy skills, you will be proficient in MS Office (including Excel and Word) and have a thorough understanding of Data Protection and fundraising regulations, compliance and best practice.

You must hold a valid driving licence and have access to a vehicle. Free car parking is available.

For more information, please contact Louise Portnall, Recruitment Consultant, Charisma Charity Recruitment. Your application should be submitted through the Charisma website and include your CV and supporting statement.

We welcome and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds. We do not discriminate on the basis of disability, race, colour, ethnicity, gender, religion, sexual orientation, age, veteran status, or other category protected by law.

Location: Botley, Oxfordshire – Hybrid (2-3 days office)

Closing date for applications: 29th January 2024

However, applications are being reviewed on a rolling basis, so please apply without delay to avoid disappointment.