At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead global fundraising strategies and create compelling donor experiences.
- Company: Compassion in World Farming, a movement for ethical food and farming.
- Benefits: Generous leave, health support, hybrid work, and ongoing development opportunities.
- Other info: Join a diverse team committed to ethical practices and equal opportunities.
- Why this job: Make a real impact in transforming food systems and animal welfare.
- Qualifications: Senior experience in fundraising, strong storytelling, and team leadership skills.
The predicted salary is between 65000 - 70000 £ per year.
Location: Godalming, UK – hybrid working pattern, 2 days in the office per week.
Salary: £65,000 – £70,000 per annum (dependent on skills and experience).
Compassion in World Farming International is a global movement transforming the future of food and farming. We are committed to ending factory farming and creating a world where animals, people and the planet thrive.
About the role
As a key position on the Fundraising Senior Management Team, you will lead the development of our fundraising narratives, storytelling, high-impact communications, digital media and events across digital and offline channels. Your work will ensure a consistent and powerful donor experience at every touchpoint, strengthening donor relationships, increasing engagement and creating the conditions for sustainable and transformational income growth.
Responsibilities
- Lead global fundraising engagement strategy – shaping clear objectives, plans and success measures that align with organisational priorities and fundraising ambitions.
- Strengthen supporter engagement and stewardship – developing persuasive cases for support, donor communications, engagement plans and experiences that deepen long-term relationships.
- Shape brand, propositions and content – ensuring fundraising engagement is audience-led, compelling, values-led and rooted in CIWF’s mission.
- Lead and collaborate across teams – leading a newly formed team and working closely with Fundraising, Communications, the CEO Office, international colleagues and external partners.
- Use insight to improve performance – using data, feedback and evaluation to improve supporter experience, engagement activity and continuous improvement.
Qualifications
To succeed in this exciting role you will need:
- Senior-level experience in fundraising communications, donor engagement, events or supporter experience within a charity or not-for-profit setting.
- Proven ability to develop persuasive cases for support, donor propositions and supporter communications that translate strategy into compelling fundraising narratives.
- Strong understanding of donor stewardship, supporter journeys, retention and long-term relationship building.
- Excellent editorial, copywriting and storytelling skills, with strong audience awareness, creativity and attention to detail.
- Experience leading and developing teams, managing budgets and working with external agencies, suppliers or specialist partners.
- Ability to use data, insight and evaluation to shape communications, improve engagement and support performance improvement.
- A demonstrable commitment to CIWF’s mission, values and ethical approach to fundraising and partnerships.
Benefits
- 25 days annual leave + bank holidays
- Health Cash Back Plan and 24/7 GP access
- Employee Assistance Programme and MHFA support
- Electric car scheme available
- Defined contribution pension scheme
- Enhanced discretionary sick pay
- Hybrid working model (role and location dependent)
- Free onsite parking and office next to mainline station
- Cycle Benefit scheme and other savings options
- Ongoing learning and development opportunities
Equal Opportunities
Compassion in World Farming is absolutely committed to providing equal opportunities for everyone regardless of their background. We value diversity and live experience and acknowledge the underrepresentation of people from certain backgrounds, both within our organisation and across the sector. We welcome applications from underrepresented groups, whether these be of ethnicity, gender, identity, religion, physical ability, sexual orientation or other.
Contact Details:
Compassion in World Farming Recruitment Team
