Individual Giving Manager

Donors to the University of Sheffield do incredible things. From opening-up education to talented students no matter their background, to helping researchers make life-changing medical breakthroughs.

Could you inspire more people to give? If you’re a confident communicator and skilled project manager, then you could be our next Individual Giving Manager.

This fundraising role is in the Campaigns and Alumni Relations department (CAR). We’re responsible for raising money and building lifelong relationships with our graduates. Within CAR, our friendly Individual Giving team works to raise gifts of up to £25,000 by mail, phone, community fundraising and by building personal relationships. The Individual Giving Manager will:
• Build relationships with individuals capable of giving £1,000-£10,000 and ask them to donate.
• Deliver fundraising appeals through a range of channels (including direct mail and telephone).
• Demonstrate the impact of each donor’s support and ensure they have an exceptional experience.

This role would suit someone who is experienced managing multiple projects and delivering them on time and to budget. You’ll also be a strategic-thinker, able to plan a programme of activities that engage and solicit prospective donors. And you’ll be an engaging communicator, capable of building relationships with both donors and colleagues or external agencies who help to deliver fundraising appeals.

Keen to join the team? We’re also recruiting for a Philanthropy Manager, full details are on our recruitment webpages. If your skills match this role too then we’d encourage you to apply for both positions. The selection process for both roles will take place on the same day.

We are one of the best not-for-profit organisations to work for in the UK. Your benefits will include:
• 41 days annual leave (including closure days and Bank Holidays), with the possibility to purchase up to ten additional days.
• Up to 5 days of paid time off to cover emergency caring responsibilities.
• A commitment to work life balance including, flexible working opportunities and hybrid working where possible.
• A highly competitive pension scheme.
• Discounts at participating shops and cinemas, and a cycle to work scheme.
• Personal development opportunities, with programmes, learning modules and mentoring schemes.
• A commitment to your wellbeing, with confidential emotional support, support for those going through the menopause, experiencing fertility treatment and having a baby, paid leave for IVF treatment and more.
Further information can be found at https://www.sheffield.ac.uk/jobs/benefits

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