At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead and develop engaging fundraising strategies for a leading children's charity.
- Company: Join a respected children's charity making a real difference in young lives.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, hybrid working, and opportunities for professional growth.
- Other info: Collaborative team environment with a commitment to diversity and inclusion.
- Why this job: Make a tangible impact while fostering meaningful relationships with supporters.
- Qualifications: Experience in fundraising, supporter engagement, and digital campaigns required.
The predicted salary is between 36000 - 40000 £ per year.
Merrifield Consultants is delighted to be partnering with a leading children's charity to find their new Supporter Engagement Manager, who will be responsible for leading and developing the organisation's Individual Giving programme, driving supporter acquisition, retention and stewardship activities to generate sustainable income growth. This is a key fundraising role with responsibility for delivering supporter engagement strategies, managing fundraising campaigns and strengthening long-term relationships with supporters.
Our client is a highly respected children's charity providing specialist support to children, young people and families facing significant challenges. The organisation has experienced sustained growth in recent years and is committed to delivering outstanding services whilst continuing to expand its reach and impact. This is an exciting opportunity to join a collaborative and ambitious fundraising team at a time of continued investment and development.
Key Responsibilities:- Lead the development and delivery of the organisation's Individual Giving programme, driving supporter acquisition, retention and lifetime value.
- Develop and implement supporter engagement and stewardship strategies that strengthen relationships and increase supporter loyalty.
- Manage regular giving recruitment activity, including agency relationships and supporter acquisition campaigns.
- Deliver integrated digital fundraising campaigns to attract, engage and retain supporters.
- Work closely with fundraising and data colleagues to develop effective segmentation strategies and supporter journeys.
- Oversee lottery and other individual giving products, identifying opportunities to increase participation and income.
- Monitor and evaluate fundraising performance, using insight and analysis to optimise future activity.
- Manage Individual Giving budgets and produce performance reports against agreed income targets.
- Collaborate across fundraising, communications and engagement functions to maximise supporter engagement opportunities.
- Line manage and support a direct report, fostering professional development and high performance within the team.
- Proven success managing Individual Giving programmes and delivering supporter income growth.
- Strong experience of supporter stewardship, acquisition and retention strategies.
- Experience developing and delivering digital fundraising campaigns.
- Knowledge of CRM systems, supporter segmentation and data-led fundraising approaches.
- Experience managing fundraising budgets and analysing campaign performance.
- Excellent project management and organisational skills.
- Strong communication and stakeholder management abilities.
- Experience managing external fundraising suppliers or agencies would be advantageous.
- Previous line management experience is desirable.
- A passion for delivering excellent supporter experiences and creating meaningful engagement opportunities.
If you're an experienced Individual Giving professional looking for a role where you can make a tangible difference whilst developing innovative supporter engagement programmes, we'd love to hear from you.
We are committed to ethical recruitment practices and creating an inclusive recruitment process. We strongly encourage applications from people of all backgrounds, including those from diverse and minority communities. We believe that a diverse workforce drives innovation and enables organisations to create meaningful impact.
Supporter Engagement Manager in Barnet employer: Merrifield Consultants
Merrifield Consultants is an exceptional employer, offering a dynamic and supportive work environment for the Supporter Engagement Manager role within a leading children's charity in North London. With a strong commitment to professional development, employees benefit from collaborative teamwork, innovative fundraising strategies, and the opportunity to make a significant impact on the lives of children and families. The hybrid working model further enhances work-life balance, making it an attractive place for passionate individuals seeking meaningful and rewarding employment.
