South West International Development Network
Individual Giving & Supporter Engagement Manager
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Job Code PFE0042
Location: Hybrid with regular attendance at Ripple Effect Head Office required – Runway East, Kings Court, Parsonage Lane, Bath, BA1 1ER
Contract type: Permanent
Salary: £40,150
Hours: Full time 37.5 hrs pw
About Ripple Effect
Established in 1988 (as Send a Cow), Ripple Effect is a dynamic and passionate international development charity on a mission to create a powerful and lasting impact. Our vision is to see a rural Africa that is confident, thriving, and sustainable, with a growing economy and higher living standards for all. At Ripple Effect, we’ve honed our focus on three critical areas: Sustainable Agriculture, Gender and Social Inclusion, and Enterprise Development. Through these pillars, we’re dedicated to combating poverty and nurturing a vibrant, thriving African landscape that will thrive for generations to come.
About The Role
Lead Ripple Effect’s supporter acquisition, individual giving strategy and supporter engagement programme, managing a team of specialist fundraisers driving sustainable unrestricted income growth across multiple fundraising streams.
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Help grow sustainable income that changes lives across rural Africa.
At Ripple Effect, we’re empowering farming families across rural Africa to build resilient livelihoods and create lasting change.
This is an opportunity for an ambitious, experienced fundraising leader to shape and grow Ripple Effect’s supporter income programme, lead a team of specialist fundraisers and play a pivotal role in delivering sustainable unrestricted income growth.
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Reporting to the Head of Marcomms & Supporter Engagement, you’ll lead the development and delivery of our individual giving and supporter engagement programme, playing a pivotal role in growing our supporter base and maximising supporter lifetime value. You’ll be responsible for developing and delivering acquisition, retention and stewardship strategies across multiple income streams, ensuring supporters feel connected to the impact of their giving and inspired to continue their journey with us.
Using audience insight, data and innovation, you’ll identify new opportunities for growth, optimise supporter journeys and improve campaign performance to deliver sustainable income growth. You’ll lead and develop a high-performing team, manage income and expenditure budgets, and work collaboratively across fundraising, communications and programme teams to deliver ambitious targets.
We’re looking for a strategic, results-driven fundraiser with a proven track record in individual giving, supporter acquisition and retention, strong leadership skills, and experience using data to drive decision-making and maximise return on investment.
If you’re passionate about growing income, building lasting supporter relationships and creating meaningful change, we’d love to hear from you. Help us build the supporter community that will transform thousands more lives across Africa.
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What we Offer
As well as a rewarding career with a global charity, you’ll get access to a wide range of benefits, including;
- Pension
- Generous annual leave
- Training and development opportunities to personally grow and learn in the role
- A supportive working environment that champions wellbeing and support
How to Apply
If you feel you have the qualities, skills, and experience to fulfil this varied, rewarding, and vital role, we would love to hear from you.
Submit your CV and a covering letter to applications@rippleeffect.org clearly indicating the position you are applying for and the job code in the subject line.
Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be interviewed. Ripple Effect also seeks references and conducts background checks before confirming any candidate in a role offered.
If you require the job description in a different format, please contact applications@rippleeffect.org.
Key Dates
- Closing date: Midnight – Sunday 18th October 2026
- Interview date: Week commencing 26th October 2026
- Start date: TBC
Key contact
Laura Tillings-Watson, Head of MarComms & Supporter Engagement | Laura.Tillings-Watson@rippleeffect.org
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