🌍 Development Manager (Individual Giving & Major Donor fundraising)
David Shepherd Wildlife Foundation | Shalford, Surrey (Hybrid)
Salary: £40,000–£45,000, dependant on experience
David Shepherd Wildlife Foundation (DSWF) is seeking an experienced and relationship‑driven Development Manager to lead our individual giving and major donor fundraising. This is a pivotal fundraising role within a conservation charity dedicated to protecting endangered species across Africa and Asia.
As our Development Manager, you will:
🔹 Shape and deliver strategies for major donors, mid‑level giving, regular giving, adoption programmes and campaign‑led appeals
🔹 Cultivate and steward high‑value donors through personalised engagement
🔹 Oversee donor journeys and ensure an exceptional supporter experience
🔹 Provide strategic leadership for key fundraising events
🔹 Work closely with colleagues across Conservation, Education, Art, Marketing and Finance
🔹 Line manage a Development Executive and play a key role in developing a coordinated, high‑performing fundraising team
We’re looking for someone with:
✔ Proven success in major donor / high‑value individual fundraising
✔ Strong relationship‑building and communication skills
âś” Experience developing donor journeys and direct marketing appeals
âś” Confidence working with senior stakeholders
✔ Passion for wildlife conservation and DSWF’s mission
Why join us?
You’ll be part of a small, committed team making a tangible impact on global wildlife protection. We have invested over £14 million into frontline conservation since 1984 and continue to drive meaningful change through anti-wildlife crime initiatives, education and the power of art.
Role details:
đź“Ť Hybrid (home + 2 days/week in Shalford, Surrey)
⏰ Full time, 35 hrs/week
🎄 25 days holiday + bank holidays + extra days at Christmas
đź’Ľ Pension + Employee Assistance Programme
đź“… Start date: As soon as possible
How to apply:
Send your CV and a cover letter (no longer than two‑pages) to dswf@davidshepherd.org by midday, Monday 27th April.
We welcome applications from all backgrounds, particularly those underrepresented in conservation and the arts.
For full details and application pack visit:
https://davidshepherd.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/Development-Manager-Application-Pack-March-2026.pdf