Individual Giving Officer
Posted 6 hours 47 minutes ago by Right To Play
Permanent
Full Time
International development Jobs
Not Specified, United Kingdom
Job Description
Organization: Right To Play UK
Department/Division: Fundraising
Reports to: Head of Fundraising
Work Location: London, UK (Our office is based in Kennington.)
Work Arrangement: A combination of a minimum of 2 in-office days per week, and remote-working in accordance with Right To Play s work arrangement and the operational needs of the department
Authorized to work in: UK (Eligible to work legally without work visa sponsorship)
Target Hiring Salary:GBP32 000 per annum (depending on experience)
Target Start Date: As soon as possible
Contract Duration: Permanent, full-time
Application Closing Date: 26 January :59 GMT - Please note that applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis, you are encouraged to apply as soon as possible.
ABOUT US:
We reach millions of children each year in some of the most difficult places on earth, helping them to stay in school and learn, overcome prejudice, heal from trauma, and develop the skills they need to thrive. We do this by harnessing play, one of the most fundamental forces in a child's life, to teach children the critical skills they need to dismantle barriers and embrace opportunities, in learning and in life.
Established in 2000, Right To Play reaches children through experiential programming in 14 countries in Africa, Asia, the Middle East, and North America. These programs are supported by our global offices in Toronto, Canada; London, UK and seven national offices across Europe and North America.
Right To Play UK is a charity registered in England and Wales and in Scotland, which works in partnership with Right To Play International to raise funds and awareness across the UK.
OUR CULTURE:
ROLE SUMMARY:
This is a fantastic opportunity for a driven and analytical Individual Giving Officer to develop your fundraising career in the international development sector. You will work closely with our Head of Fundraising to build, expand and retain our donor base following a very successful 2024. With a focus on supporter acquisition and stewardship, you will utilise data and market insight to support campaigns, enhance supporter engagement, and organise donor events to achieve ambitious income targets. You will also work with the organisation s Head of Partnerships on crucial corporate relationships.
WHAT YOU LL DO:
: Individual Giving (30% of Time):
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WHAT YOU LL BRING (ESSENTIAL):
EDUCATION/TRAINING/CERTIFICATION:
The opportunity to collaborate with an innovative global team who are passionate about working with children and youth. You will gain experience working for a globally recognized organization with a healthy culture premised on our Culture Code (accept everyone, make things happen, display courage, demonstrate care and be playful). You will be immersed in an environment where learning and development is encouraged and valued, and play is appreciated as a core avenue to building community.
HOW TO APPLY:
If you are interested in applying for this position, please apply with your resume and cover letter in English via the application link.
While we thank all applicants for their interest, only those selected for interviews will be contacted. Please note that applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis, you are encouraged to apply as soon as possible.
Right To Play provides equal employment opportunities to employees regardless of their gender, race, religion, age, disability, sexual orientation or marital status. As such, we encourage groups who have been historically disadvantaged with respect to employment to apply for positions at Right To Play. We offer a family-friendly environment that allows for flexible work arrangements in order to support staff diversity and ensure a healthy work-life balance.
We are a child-centered organization. Our recruitment and selection procedures reflect our commitment to the safety and protection of children in our programs. The successful candidate will be required to provide a satisfactory basic DBS checkas a condition of employment.
We value and promote a culture of diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging. Should you require any accessibility related accommodations or specific adjustments to ensure fair and equitable access throughout the recruitment and selection process, and thereafter, please reach out to the People & Culture team by email. All information provided will be treated as confidential and used only to provide an accessible candidate experience.
Department/Division: Fundraising
Reports to: Head of Fundraising
Work Location: London, UK (Our office is based in Kennington.)
Work Arrangement: A combination of a minimum of 2 in-office days per week, and remote-working in accordance with Right To Play s work arrangement and the operational needs of the department
Authorized to work in: UK (Eligible to work legally without work visa sponsorship)
Target Hiring Salary:GBP32 000 per annum (depending on experience)
Target Start Date: As soon as possible
Contract Duration: Permanent, full-time
Application Closing Date: 26 January :59 GMT - Please note that applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis, you are encouraged to apply as soon as possible.
ABOUT US:
We reach millions of children each year in some of the most difficult places on earth, helping them to stay in school and learn, overcome prejudice, heal from trauma, and develop the skills they need to thrive. We do this by harnessing play, one of the most fundamental forces in a child's life, to teach children the critical skills they need to dismantle barriers and embrace opportunities, in learning and in life.
Established in 2000, Right To Play reaches children through experiential programming in 14 countries in Africa, Asia, the Middle East, and North America. These programs are supported by our global offices in Toronto, Canada; London, UK and seven national offices across Europe and North America.
Right To Play UK is a charity registered in England and Wales and in Scotland, which works in partnership with Right To Play International to raise funds and awareness across the UK.
OUR CULTURE:
- Accept Everyone Be intentional about inclusion
- Make Things Happen Seek opportunities to lead and innovate
- Display Courage Act with integrity
- Demonstrate Care Look after yourself and one another
- Be Playful Have fun at work
ROLE SUMMARY:
This is a fantastic opportunity for a driven and analytical Individual Giving Officer to develop your fundraising career in the international development sector. You will work closely with our Head of Fundraising to build, expand and retain our donor base following a very successful 2024. With a focus on supporter acquisition and stewardship, you will utilise data and market insight to support campaigns, enhance supporter engagement, and organise donor events to achieve ambitious income targets. You will also work with the organisation s Head of Partnerships on crucial corporate relationships.
WHAT YOU LL DO:
: Individual Giving (30% of Time):
- With support from the Head of Fundraising, create and manage cross-channel Individual Giving campaigns.
- Manage a stewardship plan for Individual Giving supporters, acting as the point of contact for donors and focusing on retention.
- Work with the Head of Fundraising on acquisition activities across the donor spectrum, onboarding new supporters.
- Qualify Mid Value supporters and Major Donors through a managed donor pipeline, identifying high-potential prospects and nurturing relationships.
- Collaborate with the Head of Fundraising to develop targeted engagement plans for Mid Value and Major Donors across the year.
- Work with the Head of Fundraising on targeted asks and proposals for both audiences.
- Help manage group initiatives for these audiences, such as the existing Right To Play Playmakers and Champions supporter networks.
- Plan and coordinate donor events alongside the Head of Fundraising, handling logistics and post-event follow-up to strengthen supporter relationships.
- Prospect potential corporate partners, including from Mid and Major Value Donors.
- Relationship-manage a modest caseload of corporate supporters.
- Utilise Mission CRM (supporter database) to record and support fundraising related transactions and activities.
- Track and report on donor acquisition, pipeline progression, and campaign performance, analysing trends for continuous improvement.
- Collaborate with the Head of Communications on cross-functional initiatives to amplify fundraising impact.
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WHAT YOU LL BRING (ESSENTIAL):
EDUCATION/TRAINING/CERTIFICATION:
- Bachelor s degree in a relevant field or equivalent work experience.
- Demonstrable experience in fundraising, ideally within Individual Giving, Corporate fundraising, or Mid and Major Donor cultivation.
- Proven success in donor qualification, proposal or campaign writing, and managing a donor pipeline.
- Proficiency in CRM software.
- Examples of utilising data analysis to guide decision-making and reporting.
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to engage and build relationships with supporters.
- Strong analytical skills with a high attention to detail, particularly in data interpretation to guide acquisition and pipeline management.
- Highly organised, with the ability to balance multiple priorities and manage time effectively.
- Creative problem-solver with the flexibility to adapt approaches based on audience insights.
- Passionate about Right To Play s mission and values, and a collaborative team player.
- Experience working within a charity or international development organisation.
- Knowledge of UK charity fundraising regulations and Data Protection legislation.
- Fluent in both spoken and written English
The opportunity to collaborate with an innovative global team who are passionate about working with children and youth. You will gain experience working for a globally recognized organization with a healthy culture premised on our Culture Code (accept everyone, make things happen, display courage, demonstrate care and be playful). You will be immersed in an environment where learning and development is encouraged and valued, and play is appreciated as a core avenue to building community.
- Flexible work arrangements (e.g. work from home and flex hours)
- 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays per year
- 5 personal learning and development (L&D) days per year
- 5% employer pension contributions
- Income protection
- Life assurance
- Maternity/paternity/parental leave top up and support
- Annual learning week
- Annual staff recognition awards
- Opportunity to connect with employees across our offices
- Opportunity to engage in global projects and initiatives
- Wellness programs
- Playful activities and events (e.g. Summer and Winter socials, monthly office events)
HOW TO APPLY:
If you are interested in applying for this position, please apply with your resume and cover letter in English via the application link.
While we thank all applicants for their interest, only those selected for interviews will be contacted. Please note that applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis, you are encouraged to apply as soon as possible.
Right To Play provides equal employment opportunities to employees regardless of their gender, race, religion, age, disability, sexual orientation or marital status. As such, we encourage groups who have been historically disadvantaged with respect to employment to apply for positions at Right To Play. We offer a family-friendly environment that allows for flexible work arrangements in order to support staff diversity and ensure a healthy work-life balance.
We are a child-centered organization. Our recruitment and selection procedures reflect our commitment to the safety and protection of children in our programs. The successful candidate will be required to provide a satisfactory basic DBS checkas a condition of employment.
We value and promote a culture of diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging. Should you require any accessibility related accommodations or specific adjustments to ensure fair and equitable access throughout the recruitment and selection process, and thereafter, please reach out to the People & Culture team by email. All information provided will be treated as confidential and used only to provide an accessible candidate experience.