Individual Giving Special Projects Manager

Individual Giving Special Projects Manager (6–9-month FTC)

We are seeking an Individual Giving Specialist to drive growth and join a dynamic, ambitious team at a leading healthcare charity.

Location: Hybrid/Cambridge
Salary: £45,000 (negotiable)
Hours: Full-time, 37.5 hours per week
Contract: Fixed Term, 6–9 months

About the Opportunity

This role is a unique opportunity for a skilled individual giving specialist to contribute to large-scale fundraising campaigns, paving the way for two groundbreaking hospitals – a state-of-the-art children’s hospital and a pioneering cancer research facility. Situated at Europe’s largest biomedical campus, you’ll work alongside the UK’s leading healthcare and research professionals to help redefine healthcare for the region and beyond.

About you:

As the IG Special Projects Manager, you’ll play a key role in the preparations for the public phases of ambitious, multi-year campaigns. Your work will support fundraising efforts aimed at delivering new healthcare facilities and services that elevate patient care beyond standard NHS funding.

You’ll manage a new face-to-face fundraising campaign, analyse marketing strategies, and collaborate with third-party partners to maximise impact. This hands-on position requires a balance of strategic insight and tactical execution, making it ideal for an experienced fundraising professional with a flair for community engagement and data-driven decision-making.

Key Responsibilities

• Campaign Development: Launch and manage a face-to-face fundraising initiative and a follow-up campaign focused on grateful patients.
• Data & Insights: Drive direct marketing evaluation and insights to refine outreach and engagement strategies.
• Project Oversight: Coordinate with third-party agencies, ensuring they deliver impactful campaigns that elevate income potential.
• Budget & Reporting: Provide budgeting and reporting insights to leadership, including fundraising progress updates.
• Team Collaboration: Support a dedicated team, working together to increase donor engagement and retention.

Essential Skills:

• A proven track record in individual giving and project management of large-scale campaigns.
• Strong analytical skills, with a focus on using data to enhance campaign success.
• Able to work effectively within a team while managing external partnerships.
• Deep commitment to advancing healthcare for patients and communities.

Other roles you may have experience with could include Individual Giving Campaign Manager, Fundraising Campaigns Manager, Donor Engagement Project Manager, Supporter Development Manager, Direct Marketing Fundraising Manager, Individual Giving Strategy Manager, Major Campaigns Fundraising Manager, Community and Individual Giving Lead, Donor Acquisition and Retention Manager, Philanthropy and Giving Project Manager. #INDNFP