The Role
Manage legacy giving products (gifts in wills, In Memoriam, Canine Care Card), coordinate external agencies and internal teams, deliver supporter stewardship and events, communicate brand impact sensitively, and monitor and improve supporter journeys and campaign outcomes.
Summary Generated by Built In
Are you an experienced marketing professional who is passionate about dogs?
We’re looking for a Legacy Campaign Manager, who will be responsible for delivering multiple legacy products, with a particular focus on delivering a first-class stewardship programme to our loyal supporters.
We’re looking for a Legacy Campaign Manager, who will be responsible for delivering multiple legacy products, with a particular focus on delivering a first-class stewardship programme to our loyal supporters.
What does this role do?
As Legacy Campaign Manager, you will:
- work closely with external agencies to deliver key legacy products, including gifts in wills, In Memoriam gifts and our Canine Care Card,
- collaborate with other teams in the Individual Giving directorate to deliver an excellent supporter journey to all those who donate, from handling individual responses to delivering stewardship events,
- creatively bring our brand message to life, helping supporters understand the impact of their loyalty,
- monitor and analyse outcomes from projects, being on the ball and proactively identifying ways to improve and accelerate supporter experiences.
This role is a fixed term contract until April 2027. Interviews for this role are provisionally scheduled for week commencing 6th July 2026 and will take place on Teams.
Could this be you?
To be successful in this role, you’ll need some fundraising experience, ideally with experience in legacy or in memory donations. You’ll be an excellent written and verbal communicator, combined with strong emotional intelligence to discuss legacy sensitively. You’ll have strong IT skills, as well as some experience of working with a CRM. A commitment to the aims and objectives of Dogs Trust is essential.
About
We love dogs. That’s why we do whatever we can to make sure every four-legged friend gets the love they deserve. We’ll never put a healthy dog down, so our work is focused on helping dogs in need, supporting owners every step of the walk, and creating a better world for dogs in the future. It’s what we’ve been doing since 1891 and how we’ve grown to become the UK’s leading dog charity, helping 12,000 loyal friends find their forever homes every year.
Skills Required
- Some fundraising experience
- Experience with legacy or in-memory donations
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Strong emotional intelligence for sensitive conversations
- Strong IT skills
- Some experience working with a CRM
- Commitment to the aims and objectives of Dogs Trust
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The Company
What We Do
Dogs Trust is the UK's largest dog welfare charity, founded in 1891. Their mission is to ensure a better life for every dog by providing rehoming services, veterinary care, behaviour support, and education. Powered by a dedicated community of staff and volunteers, they work tirelessly to improve the lives of dogs across the UK and internationally, campaigning for better treatment and ensuring every dog receives the care and love they deserve.
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