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Senior  Fundraising Lead
Director of Engagement and Partnerships
£26,69 2.80  pro-rata ( £ 33,366  FTE)
30  hours per week
Monday  – Friday
Permanent  – Part Time
Sage House, Tangmere, PO20 2FP

 & Local Community

Position Overview

We have an exciting opportunity to join Sage House Tangmere at a pivotal stage of growth. We are seeking
an experienced, creative and highly organised individual to lead on individual giving, donor development and
stewardship across the  fundraising team . Reporting to the Director of Engagement and Partnerships, you will
play a key role in driving sustainable income growth through innovative multi -channel fundraising
campaigns, high -value giving, and exceptional donor experiences.

You will be responsible for developing and delivering fundraising appeals that attract, retain and inspire
individual supporters, from regular givers and one -off donors through to high-value supporters and legacy
pledgers. Using insight, data and storytell ing, you will shape donor journeys that demonstrate impact, build
long-term relationships and maximise lifetime value.

As the fundraising team’s lead for our CRM database (Donorfy), you will provide data -led insight, reporting
and audience segmentation to inform strategy, support decision -making and ensure excellent stewardship
across income streams. You will also line -man age the Fundraising Administrator, ensuring accurate
recording, compliance and smooth day -to-day fundraising operations.

This role is ideal for someone who enjoys combining creativity with strategy, thrives on building meaningful
relationships, and is motivated by making a real difference to the lives of people affected by dementia. If you
are passionate about developing eng aging fundraising campaigns, using data to drive performance and
delivering outstanding supporter care, we would love to hear from you.

Sage House Tangmere is a young, ambitious local charity based near Chichester and home to the UK’s first
‘one stop shop’ for people living with dementia and those who support them. From our state -of-the-art Hub,
we deliver vital services, information, advice, activities and care, all under one roof.

Would you like to be part of something truly special? In return, we offer free onsite parking, 23 days’ annual
leave plus bank holidays, an additional day off for your birthday, workplace pension and life assurance,
along with a range of other staff benefi ts.

Join us and become  our Senior Fundraising Lead  and be at the heart of all we do.

To apply please send a copy of your CV and a letter of no more than 2 pages explaining why you feel
you are the ideal candidate to
role in more detail, please speak to James Lovell on 01243 888 691.

recruitment@dementiasupport.org.uk . If you would like to discuss the

Closing Date:  Midday - Monday 9 th February 2026

Interview:  Wednesday  18th or Thursday 19 th February 2026

We cannot serve our diverse customers without firstly celebrating the diversity of our workforce. As an equal
opportunities employer we work hard to create an inclusive culture where everyone feels a sense of
belonging. As a charity we welcome and value di versity. Successful candidates will be subject to pre -
employment checks, including references and a Disclosure & Barring Service check.

Responsibilities

This job description is a summary of the main responsibilities of the post and duties may change and vary
from time to time to meet the needs of the charity and its customers. Responsibilities will include those listed
below:

  Developing and implementing innovative  multi-channel  fundraising appeals and campaigns to recruit
-off cash gifts.
  Develop and manage donor development journeys to ensure all individual donors receive appropriate

new individual donors and retain existing donors, focusing on regular giving and one

stewardship and cultivation.

  Support the Director of Engagement and Partnerships  to manage relationships  with high profile and high

net worth individuals through research,  tailored cultivation and planned supporter journeys.

  Facilitate high value giving through the development of giving propositions  and supporting materials  that

meet the donors needs and outcomes.

  Support our Giving in Memory program me and work with individuals interested in leaving a legacy, as

well as steward ing legacy pledgers and their families.

  Produce customer stories , case studies  and stewardship updates  to demonstrate impact and produce

compelling fundraising  communications to update donors.

  Support the team with  reporting, data,  insights and audience segmentation using our fundraising CRM

(Donorfy) to drive more effective fundraising and coordinating stewardship across income streams

  Line management of Fundraising Administrato r to support the organisation of fundraising team and

recording donations across systems.

  Lead on  the development and management of cultivation and stewardship events as required .
  Ensure all donors are thanked in a timely manner and receive appropriate updates.
  Ensure all records and files are maintained and accurate, including GDPR consent and Gift Aid

declarations, through the utilisation of the database as well as all paper files.

  Attend meetings and events and represent  Sage House Tangmere  to donors and potential donors,

promoting our vision, purpose, and achievements.

  Work collaboratively with all Sage House Tangmere  staff to help them understand the value of working in

partnership with the fundraising team as an integral part of service delivery.

  Undertake any other duties commensurate with the role that may be required and are appropriate to the

post, as requested by the  Director of Engagement and Partnerships  (or the Chief Executive).

Experience, Knowledge & Skills

  Experience of managing  multi-channel  campaigns /appeals to raise funds from individuals
  Experience of securing high value gifts from individuals
  Writing compelling and engaging content for appeals , newsletters and donor updates .
  Using a contact management database to manage donor relationships
  Able to implement and monitor strategy and report against targets.
  Excellent creative written communication skills.
  Proven ability to communicate well, build relationships  and to engage with a broad range of
  Excellent prioritisation and organisational skills  with good time management .
  Good attention to detail in all aspects of work e.g. maintaining records, grammar etc.
  Good computer literacy skills, including Word, Excel,  PowerPoint and Outlook.
  Able to respect the unique contribution of every individual and work positively in a diverse environment.
  Be willing and able to work outside of normal hours as necessary.
  Knowledge of, or a keen interest in, dementia, older people’s issues and disability.

 and inform decision making

 people.