This is an exciting opportunity in a newly created role for an experienced Head of Individual Giving to lead the development and delivery of a new strategy to grow income from individual giving and legacies, as part of the new 10-year fundraising plan, which includes significant investment into public fundraising streams.Client DetailsIndependent Age is a national charity steeped in history, dedicated to ending financial hardship in later life. The charity is a well-known campaigner for policy changes to combat poverty in later life. Their Helpline and expert advisers offer free, practical support to older people to increase their income, reduce their costs, ensure they have a roof over their head and the social care they need to live with dignity. Through their grants programme, they also support a wide network of local organisations working with older people across the UK.DescriptionThe role will lead the strategy and implementation of new activities to grow individual giving at Independent Age from the ground up. They will ensure the ongoing development and successful delivery of our acquisition strategies across face to face and digital channels, provide strategic oversight of Independent Age''s retention and upgrade plans, and develop and deliver a new strategic plan to grow legacy income over time. Lead the Individual Giving team to grow the donor base through successful implementation of a range of donor acquisition activities such as face to face, digital acquisition