Chichester Festival Theatre
Job Summary
Job Description
Head of Individual Giving
Permanent, Full Time
£47,000 – £50,000 dependent on experience
Full details of this exciting role with CFT can be found on our website https://www.cft.org.uk/jobs/head-of-individual-giving
In this pivotal position, you’ll oversee every aspect of individual giving – from cultivating major donors and growing our membership schemes, to running inspiring campaigns and developing legacy support.
You’ll bring energy, confidence and initiative – a natural self-starter who thrives on building relationships and turning passion into lasting support. Alongside extensive experience in individual fundraising, you’ll have the ability to motivate and inspire, whether working with donors, senior stakeholders or colleagues across the organisation.
You’ll be joining a dedicated, friendly and ambitious team of eight at a moment of growth, aligning with the new business plan for CFT. Project management expertise, persuasive communication, and strong negotiation skills will all be essential – as well as your love of theatre and the arts.
Job Requirements
- Demonstrable successful fundraising track record in securing five-figure gifts+ from individuals
- c5 years’ experience of working in a management role within arts fundraising
- Experience of working to targets and motivating others to achieve them
- Experience of budget setting, forecasting and monitoring
- Excellent communication skills, with tact, confidence and maturity to liaise with a wide range of people
- Flexible and self-motivated, able to prioritise and plan a challenging workload, as well as communicate deadlines and any support needs
- Knowledge of charity legislation and its application to CFT’s fundraising endeavours
- Experience of using a fundraising database, ideally Spektrix
- Warm, confident and driven, happy to be part of a team committed to our values and mission
Job Overview
- Job Title: Head of Individual Giving
- Salary: £40k-£50k
- Hours:
Full time - Artform: Theatre
- Role: Fundraising
- Contract: Permanent
- Closing date: Mon, 06 Oct 2025
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Location:
South East
Job: Head of Individual Giving
Job: Head of Individual Giving
Organisation: Chichester Festival Theatre
Postcode: PO19 6AP
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