Development Manager (Individual Giving)

Purpose of the role

The Development Manager (Individual Giving) will lead the redevelopment and expansion of individual giving streams to achieve ambitious fundraising targets. You will also lead the acquisition of new individual supporters, increasing donor retention, and encouraging existing donors to increase their giving.

You will be responsible for the stewardship of a pool of existing supporters, looking after them with a high level of care, and delivering a suite of events as agreed with the Development Director for donor development and moves management.

You will work with three colleagues within the Development team: the Development Director, who leads on strategy, major gifts, and legacies; Development Manager (Trusts & Foundations), who works closely with the Participate team; and the Development Administrator, who supports the team with data management and reporting.  Collectively the team raises circa £500k toward revenue funding per year through philanthropy, and it is anticipated this income will increase significantly in the next three years as the theatre opens after a period of closure and redevelopment.

The role will work closely with colleagues in Marketing, Box Office and Front of House to develop campaigns and deliver a high-quality donor experience and support the Development Director in developing and embedding a new fundraising culture across the organisation. The role would suit a personable, experienced and motivated fundraiser with an interest in the arts.