At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead global donor development and retention strategies to inspire and engage supporters worldwide.
- Company: Compassion in World Farming, a leader in ethical fundraising.
- Benefits: Generous annual leave, health benefits, hybrid working, and ongoing learning opportunities.
- Other info: Join a diverse team committed to equal opportunities and personal development.
- Why this job: Make a real impact by growing donor relationships and driving income growth globally.
- Qualifications: Proven experience in individual giving fundraising and strong digital engagement skills.
The predicted salary is between 45000 - 50000 £ per year.
Position: Full time, Fixed Term (Start of August 2026 - May 2027).
Location: Godalming, UK (Hybrid working 2 days in the office, Tuesdays & Thursdays).
Salary: £45,000 - £50,000 per annum depending upon skills and experience.
Hours: 37 hours per week.
About the role
As our Senior Global Donor Development Manager (Maternity Cover), you will support the delivery of our global individual giving donor development and retention strategy across multiple international markets. You will be responsible for retaining, inspiring and developing tens of thousands of donors worldwide, supporting year‑on‑year income growth and building strong, long‑term supporter relationships. This is a senior role within the Global Individual Giving leadership team working closely with fundraising, digital, CRM and campaigns colleagues at HQ and across key country markets.
Responsibilities
- Delivering the global individual giving donor development and retention strategy.
- Driving continuous testing, learning and improvement across donor journeys.
- Providing strategic oversight and guidance to donor development programmes in key markets.
- Shaping donor‑facing appeals, content and supporter journeys that inspire engagement and long‑term commitment.
- Driving the delivery of a new monthly giving membership product across all markets.
- Shaping significant fundraising budgets and making investment decisions.
- Acting as a key point of contact with internal and external suppliers, including creative agencies.
About you
To succeed in this role, you will be an experienced individual giving fundraising professional with a strong track record of delivering income growth through effective donor development, retention and digital engagement strategies, and able to work well with teams across multiple countries.
- Expert knowledge of individual giving fundraising, stewardship and donor development.
- Proven experience in online donor conversion and monthly giving growth.
- Strong digital fundraising expertise, particularly email and social media.
- Experience using analytics, targeting and segmentation to improve performance.
- Experience leading large‑scale projects and managing senior stakeholders.
- Line management experience, with the ability to coach and develop others.
- Strong budgeting and financial management skills.
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. To comply with legal requirements in the UK and internationally, all applicants must be able to demonstrate their right to work in the country where the role is based.
Senior Global Donor Development Manager in Godalming employer: Compassion in World Farming
Compassion in World Farming is an exceptional employer, offering a meaningful opportunity to contribute to the vital mission of ending factory farming. Located in Godalming, the organisation fosters a supportive work culture that prioritises employee growth and development, alongside a competitive salary and excellent benefits. With a hybrid working pattern, employees enjoy flexibility while being part of a passionate team dedicated to making a positive impact on global philanthropy.
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