Individual Giving Manager

We ve recently refreshed and invested in our fundraising team,creating four fantastic new roles that reflect our bold ambitions for the future. This is an incredible opportunity to join a passionate, purpose-driven charity at a pivotal time bringing your ideas,energy,and experience to a team that s all about collaboration, creativity, and making a real difference.

Individual Giving Manager

Annual Salary - £29,000-£33,000
Weekly Hours - 35 hours (full time)

Reporting To - Head of Fundraising
Contract Type - Permanent
Work Location - Primarily based in Guildford (GU1 1TU) with flexible work options.

BENEFITS - Why Work With Us?

• Generous Holiday Allowance Enjoy 32 days off a year, (including Bank Holidays), with extra days for long service. Plus, we ll give you your birthday off after your first year because cake should be mandatory!

• Real Work-Life Balance We care deeply about your wellbeing and believe in supporting our teams as much as we do the children and families we serve.

• Training That Grows With You Plus, every team member gets a personal training budget and access to a holistic learning platform to support your development.

• Perks That Make Life Easier We ll cover the cost of your DBS check, and you ll get access to a NEST pension and Simply Health cash plan for everyday healthcare costs.

• Room to Recharge After 3 years, you ll be eligible for a career break to refresh, reflect, or do something amazing.

• Parking - No need to play musical chairs with parking spots we've got free parking just for you!

ABOUT US

Challengers is a charity dedicated to transforming the lives of disabled children and young people through the power of play. We provide inclusive, fun, and safe spaces across the Southeast where children aged 2 18 can make friends, enjoy new experiences, and develop vital life skills. Our unique non-exclusion policy ensures that every child, regardless of the complexity of their needs, is welcomed and supported.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

In this exciting role, you will take the lead on delivering our Individual Giving and Legacy strategies bringing fundraising campaigns to life through engaging appeals, supporter newsletters, and donor journeys that inspire action. You ll develop and grow our young legacy programme, nurturing meaningful relationships with pledgers and prospects. Championing exceptional supporter care will be at the heart of everything you do, making sure every donor feels truly valued. You ll work strategically, staying ahead of sector trends and ensuring we re always following best practice, while also diving into the data managing budgets, reporting performance through Salesforce, and using insights to drive smarter, more impactful fundraising. As part of the Fundraising Managers Team, you ll collaborate across the charity and play an active role in shaping the future of our work.

You ll Be Great If

• Have hands-on experience managing individual giving and legacy programmes that truly connect with supporters.

• Know how to create compelling supporter journeys and deliver outstanding donor care that keeps people coming back.

• Can confidently juggle multiple projects with great attention to detail and top-notch time management.

• Are a natural communicator, able to tailor your message to any audience from donors to internal teams.

• Feel at home using CRM systems (bonus points for Salesforce!), Canva, email tools, and social media ads to drive fundraising forward.

Confidence can sometimes hold us back from applying for a job- There is no such thing as the perfect candidate. Challengers is a place where everyone can grow. We follow equal opportunities, so however you identify and whatever your background you bring with you, please apply if this is a role that would make you excited to come into work every day

Application closing date: Mon 5th May