Senior Philanthropy and Special Events Officer

Women for Women International

. Support the strategy for raising income from special events and philanthropy programmes .

Posted 11/12/2026full-timeUnited KingdomSenior💰 £37,466 - £39,060 per yearWebsite

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Demonstrates expertise in coordinating and delivering complex events, managing logistics, budgets, and stakeholder relationships while ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations. Proficient in digital communication and fundraising strategies to enhance donor engagement and support organizational goals.

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Event CoordinationProject ManagementBudget MonitoringStakeholder Relationship ManagementDigital Communication Skills

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Hard Skills

Event PlanningLogistics ManagementSupplier CoordinationRisk AssessmentFinancial Record KeepingCRM ManagementFundraising Database ManagementHealth and Safety ComplianceVolunteer ManagementEvent Communication Production

Soft Skills

Excellent Written CommunicationExcellent Verbal CommunicationOrganizational SkillsAbility to Work Under PressureSound Judgement

Tools & Technologies

Microsoft 365Marketing CloudDigital Event PlatformsFundraising KPIs

Industry Keywords

PhilanthropyDonor EngagementEvent Risk AssessmentHealth and SafetyStakeholder Engagement

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Cloud

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Support the strategy for raising income from special events and philanthropy programmes
Maintain and refine flagship special events
Coordinate planning and delivery of smaller events to build the philanthropy pipeline and engage donors and Ambassadors
Develop relationships with major donors, corporate partners, event committees and Ambassadors
Liaise with event partners and internal teams to create communications and maximise event value
Coordinate internal teams and support the Philanthropy & Special Events Manager with external engagement briefs
Compile annual plans and event budgets with the Philanthropy & Special Events Manager
Coordinate cultivation, stewardship, donor and ambassador activities
Support funding proposals, cases for support, reports, updates and donor communications
Recruit, brief and manage up to 80 volunteers on site, ensuring health and safety, insurance and policy compliance
Manage event logistics, relationship management, suppliers, consultants, partners, production plans, run-sheets and risk assessments
Manage RSVPs, ticket and table sales, invoices, payments and supporter records
Produce networking and briefing notes for attendees and staff
Manage event and donor materials, including design, copy, production, print and online delivery
Develop web and social activity, website content and email communications using Marketing Cloud
Manage digital event platforms and tools against fundraising KPIs
Manage budgets, income and expenditure records, supplier contracts, insurances and due diligence
Provide events expertise and support event planning across the organisation
Participate in learning, development, supervision, training and meetings

Requirements

What you’ll need

Existing and ongoing right to work in the UK without employer sponsorship
Demonstrable experience coordinating and delivering complex events, including planning, logistics, supplier coordination and on-the-day delivery
Proven project management and organisational skills, managing multiple workstreams, competing deadlines and detailed information accurately
Experience delivering excellent donor, supporter or customer care and building relationships with internal and external stakeholders
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including producing correspondence, briefings, reports or event communications for different audiences
Experience working with external suppliers, venues, consultants or event partners and ensuring deliverables are completed on time
Experience monitoring budgets and maintaining accurate financial or administrative records
Understanding of event risk assessment, health and safety and data protection requirements
Strong digital skills, including Microsoft 365 and experience using a CRM, fundraising database or comparable relationship-management system
Ability to remain calm, exercise sound judgement and maintain accuracy under pressure
Demonstrable commitment to Women for Women International’s mission, organisational values and safeguarding responsibilities

Benefits

Comp & perks

Option to work 70 hours over 9 working days and have every other Friday off where possible
25 days annual leave, increasing by 1 day per year up to a maximum of 30 days, plus bank holidays
Group pension plan with a minimum employee contribution of 3% and employer contribution from 5%
Hybrid working, with home-working setup and option to work from the Bermondsey office
Free confidential Employee Assistance Programme
No employer sponsorship for potential candidates