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Core Competencies
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Demonstrates expertise in leading high-value fundraising events, with a strong focus on team development, strategic planning, and compliance with fundraising regulations. Proven ability to build relationships with key stakeholders and drive income growth through innovative engagement strategies.
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High-Value Event FundraisingTeam LeadershipFundraising Strategy DevelopmentRelationship ManagementFinancial and Analytical Skills
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Hard Skills
Fundraising RegulationsProject ManagementKPI ManagementIncome Growth StrategiesEvent PlanningData Protection LegislationStewardship StrategiesEquity, Diversity and Inclusion Principles
Soft Skills
Communication SkillsInfluencing SkillsOrganizational SkillsStrategic ThinkingCommercial Awareness
Certifications & Qualifications
DBS Basic Vetting
Industry Keywords
FundraisingEvents ManagementStakeholder EngagementSupporter EngagementCommittee Management
About the role
Key responsibilities & impact- Lead, develop and motivate a high-performing Events team.
- Lead the planning, delivery and continuous improvement of a high value Events portfolio.
- Provide fundraising leadership and expertise, empowering the team to deliver outstanding events and support experiences.
- Act as the organisation’s subject matter expert in high value fundraising events.
- Build and maintain relationships with senior committee members, donors and supporters.
- Improve Action for Children’s stewardship events portfolio.
- Identify opportunities to grow income and supporter engagement through innovation.
- Work in partnership with key stakeholders to develop and maximise the high value fundraising pipeline.
- Manage team income and expenditure, ensuring agreed KPI and ROI targets are achieved across all events.
- Ensure all event activity and communications comply with fundraising regulations, legislation and organisational standards.
- Travel as required to manage events across the UK portfolio.
Requirements
What you’ll need- Proven experience of developing a positive team culture and effectively leading a high-performing fundraising events team.
- Substantial experience of high-value event fundraising, with a demonstrable track record of developing six-figure plus fundraising events.
- Experience of developing and delivering fundraising, stewardship and engagement strategies.
- Experience of building and managing relationships with high value supporters and committee members.
- Demonstrable communication, influencing and relationship management skills.
- Demonstrable strategic thinking and commercial awareness.
- Established financial and analytical skills.
- Demonstrable understanding of fundraising regulations, data protection legislation and sector best practice.
- Excellent organisational, planning and project management skills.
- Demonstrable experience of applying equity, diversity and inclusion principles.
- DBS Basic vetting level required.
Benefits
Comp & perks- Over 7 weeks inclusive paid leave (including bank holidays) and the option to buy or sell leave.
- 1 well-being day per year.
- Cycle to work scheme.
- Excellent training and the opportunity to undertake professional training for some roles.
- Flexible maternity, paternity and adoption packages.
- Up to 7% employer pension contribution and life assurance cover.
- Blue Light Card eligibility with discounts at 15,000 national retailers.