Individual Giving Manager
Team: Marketing, Communications & Individual Giving Team
Working Hours: Full time (35 hours per week)
Salary: £39K per annum
Location: Based at Trees for Cities office in Brixton, London, with minimum 2 days per week in the office. This role is open to candidates who are London-based or within a reasonable commuting distance.
Deadline to apply: Monday 6 April at 23:30
Dates for interview: Monday 13 April
ABOUT THE ROLE
We’re looking for an experienced and motivated Individual Giving Manager to lead the growth and delivery of our Individual Giving Programme as we develop a nationwide movement for urban trees and tree equity across the UK. You'll take ownership of delivering our three‑year Individual Giving Strategy, shaping and delivering multi‑channel acquisition and retention campaigns that inspire thousands of people to support greener, healthier cities.
Sitting within the Marketing, Communications & Individual Giving Team, you will oversee a portfolio of income streams including one‑off and regular giving, mid-level and major donors, payroll giving, in‑memory giving, challenge events, merchandise, and digital fundraising. You’ll bring a strategic, data‑driven approach to supporter engagement—paired with creativity, strong stewardship, and an enthusiasm for building meaningful donor relationships.
You will also line‑manage our Senior Individual Giving Coordinator, ensuring exceptional data management, campaign management, stewardship and user journeys, segmentation and reporting across all activity.
This is an exciting opportunity to make a major impact at a fast‑growing environmental charity committed to transforming urban spaces for present and future generations.
ABOUT TREES FOR CITIES
Trees for Cities is an ambitious, far-reaching organisation. Trees for Cities is the only charity that focuses on planting, protecting and promoting urban trees across the UK. We are a rapidly growing and developing organisation that suits ambitious, dedicated and passionate staff.
ABOUT YOU
We’re looking for a confident, proactive and organised fundraiser who is comfortable balancing strategy, creativity and data—someone who thrives in a fast‑paced environment and is passionate about inspiring public support for urban trees.
You will bring:
- Minimum 3 years’ experience in individual giving
- Experience in digital fundraising and multi‑channel supporter journeys
- Excellent administrative, organisational and communication skills
- Excellent stewardship of mid-level and major donors
- Experience producing fundraising content across digital and print
- Strong understanding of donor stewardship and acquisition techniques
- Knowledge of GDPR, Gift Aid and fundraising regulation
- Confidence using CRM systems and data segmentation
- Ability to plan, deliver and evaluate campaigns on time and on budget
- Experience line‑managing or mentoring staff
- A collaborative, positive working style and passion for the environment
Trees for Cities is committed to the principles of equal opportunity. We value diversity and are committed to promoting diversity within the workplace. We aim to ensure that our employees achieve their full potential and that all employment decisions, including recruitment, are taken without reference to irrelevant or discriminatory criteria. A full copy of our Equal Opportunities Policy can be provided on request.
HOW TO APPLY
Click here to view full job description on our website.
To apply, use the application link below to submit your CV and supporting statement (no more than 2 sides of A4) outlining why you are interested in the role and your fit with the Person Specification.
The deadline to apply is: Monday 6 April at 23:30
Interviews are scheduled for: Monday 13 April
If you experience any issues during the application process, please email hr@treesforcities.org
Please note we are unable to provide visa sponsorship for this role, you must therefore have a valid right to work in the UK to apply.
We encourage early applications as we reserve the right to close this vacancy once a sufficient number of qualified applications have been received. If you are shortlisted for interview, you will be contacted within one to two weeks after applying. If you do not hear from us within this period, then you should assume that on this occasion you have not been selected for interview.
Trees for Cities is the first UK environmental organisation to have been awarded social value certification. Trees for Cities is an equal opportunities employer. Registered Charity No: 1032154.
Previous applicants need not reapply. No Agencies Please.