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# Supporter Development Manager

- **Company:** Porchlight
- **Location:** Canterbury, UK
- **Experience:** Experienced
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Data Analysis, Microsoft Outlook, Databases, Raiser's Edge
- **Published:** June 29, 2026
- **Apply:** https://uk.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=0f30e360c7e2490f

## About the Role

Do you have experience in Raiser's Edge?, * Managerial and Fundraising Expertise: You have a minimum of three years' experience in a project management or direct line-management role, with a proven track record of meeting financial targets and KPIs.

 * Administrative and Analytical Excellence: You are confident using digital tools (Word, Excel, Outlook) and CRM systems like Raiser's Edge to manage complex data, track campaign activity, and ensure compliance with GDPR and Gift Aid regulations.
 * Strategically-Minded and Creative: You have a strong understanding of donor journeys, digital marketing channels, and how to create products and messages that inspire long-term loyalty.
 * Organised and Adaptable: You excel at managing multiple projects simultaneously and are willing to work flexibly, including occasional unsocial hours, to support fundraising initiatives and events.
 * Impact Reporting: Using the Raiser's Edge database to track progress against KPIs, manage donor data hygiene, and ensure every supporter is thanked personally.

## Description

Porchlight is dedicated to supporting people facing homelessness, poor mental health, and poverty. Our donors are at the heart of everything we do, and we are looking for a strategic and visionary Supporter Development Manager to lead our individual giving and legacy programmes at a pivotal moment for the charity.

While you will be based at our Canterbury office (with a required attendance of every Tuesday to collaborate with the team), you will also benefit from our hybrid working policy.

You will lead on understanding our audiences and developing compelling donor journeys that build long-term, sustainable relationships. You will provide essential leadership, overseeing the individual giving budget and KPIs while line-managing the Senior Individual Giving Officer and Data Co-ordinator to ensure the highest standards of donor care. You will also play a vital role in planning and delivering bold, multi-channel campaigns that generate essential income, grow our donor base and bring our cause to life.

Working closely with the wider Fundraising and Communications teams, you will act as a spokesperson for our mission, turning data-driven insights into impactful action. Whether you are designing a new fundraising product, overseeing campaign performance reports, or ensuring our database management meets the highest regulatory standards, your work will directly empower our supporters to help us change lives.


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