Individual Giving Manager

‘’Without Yorkshire Air Ambulance, I honestly believe I wouldn’t be here today. The team were instrumental in getting me to hospital as fast as they did. I cannot thank each and every person enough for their help, you have my utmost respect and gratitude.’’ [Sam, East Yorkshire] Established in October 2000, Yorkshire Air Ambulance (YAA) is an independent charity providing a lifesaving rapid response emergency service to 5 million people across the whole of Yorkshire. The service is operational seven days a week, 365 days a year and provided emergency care to over 890 people across Yorkshire last year alone. Yorkshire Air Ambulance helicopters bring A&E to the scene of an incident, equipped with advanced medicines and surgical technology administered by a specialist Critical Care Team. The service is funded solely on the donations of individuals and organisations. We are looking for an experienced Individual Giving Manager to take on a pivotal role in ensuring this vital service can continue to save lives, like Sam’s. The Role As Individual Giving Manager you will be responsible for developing and implementing strategies to steward individual donors and supporters, cultivating meaningful relationships, and maximising their financial contributions. Duties will include: Maximising retention by designing and implementing an effective supporter journey, championing excellent stewardship of donors. Managing and monitoring the budget for Individual Giving, ensuring income targets are met, and costs are in line with the agreed budget. Acting as an ambassador for the Yorkshire Air Ambulance by undertaking public speaking engagements, when required. Utilising the charity CRM database to track donor interactions, segment audiences, and analyse fundraising performance to inform decision-making. The Person To be considered for this exciting, brand new, opportunity you should have significant fundraising experience in individual giving, in-memory fundraising or supporter experience. Demonstrable experience of managing a range of projects or campaigns will be advantageous, as will an understanding of budget setting. With excellent written communication and copy-writing skills, you should have strong attention to detail, and the ability to produce high quality appeals. Well-developed interpersonal skills, particularly around negotiation, persuasion and motivational and collaborative attributes are key to achieving success in this role. Why Yorkshire Air Ambulance Not only is YAA hugely passionate about the incredible range of individuals and families whose life it changes every year, the charity also puts significant emphasis on staff welfare. YAA has a hugely reputable positive organisational culture and has a range of wellbeing initiatives that ensure all staff feel valued and respected, but also supported in their roles. The charity also has a focus on personal welfare and promotes a positive work life balance through its inherent flexible approach. Additional benefits include: 25 days paid holiday per annum plus statutory Bank Holidays Generous discretionary annual staff bonus scheme Contributory pension scheme Life Assurance plus access to an Employee Assistance Programme Work Life/Family Balance Commitment to training and personal development for all staff Eligibility to apply for a Blue Light Card, gaining discounts at 100’s of businesses Regular team-building and away days. This role is full time and permanent (although flexible working patterns will be considered), and due to the nature of the role you will require a full UK driving licence with access to own car. If you would like to be part of this high-profile, successful regional charity and think that your skills and experience fit the bill for this exciting role we would love to hear from you To register your interest please apply here, or for more information contact Charlie or Leanne at Charity Horizons. Please note: If you would like to submit an application or express your interest in an alternative format, such as audio or video upload, please contact either Charlie or Leanne who will be happy to advise on this. Also, please let us know if you require any adaptations for your initial engagement with us. Please also be aware that we use anonymous recruitment methods when submitting shortlists for all our roles and we only work with organisations that are happy to engage with us in this way. Charity Horizons is an equal opportunities employer and as such actively promotes equality, diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We welcome and encourage applications from all suitable candidates irrespective of age, disability, hidden disability, race or national origin, religion or belief, gender, gender expression, political view, sexual orientation, medical condition and pregnancy.

Location: West Yorkshire, GB

Posted Date: 1/23/2025