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Fundraising Vacancies

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Previous vacancies

Please see below for the job descriptions of both positions and Click here to download an application form.

Events Manager

Events Manager Job Description

 

A fantastic opportunity has arisen at a Cheshire disability charity for someone to join the fundraising team as Events Manager. With an existing portfolio of Fundraising Events, this role offers the opportunity to increase income through these – but also develop new, innovative events to engage our existing supporter base and encourage new support.

 

To be considered for this role you must be an enthusiastic and highly motivated Events Manager, ideally with Fundraising experience looking to raise income for our growing charity. You should be organised and self-driven and have an aptitude for maintaining strong relationships. Experience working toward targets is essential, as is a knowledge of fundraising, events and volunteer management.

Key Responsibilities:

 

  • Developing, building and maintaining a vibrant and varied collection of Fundraising Events, including an annual Celebrity Carol Concert, an outdoor tribute show, luncheons, quizzes, and various sporting challenge events

  • Facilitating events to reach agreed budgets and targets, maximising income through ticket sales, raffles, auctions, sponsorship and advertising opportunities

  • Effective negotiation with suppliers and venues to ensure value for money

  • Recruiting, training, coaching, retaining and supporting volunteers at events

 

The Candidate:

 

  • Events Management experience and expertise, ideally within a Fundraising setting.

  • Good communication skills, both written and verbal with the ability to interact with internal and external stakeholders.

  • Ability to put the supporter at the centre of everything we do and adapt behaviour or communications appropriately to provide the very best experience for supporter.

  • Ability to work from own initiative and independently with an adaptable flexible approach.

  • Ability to manage own time and prioritise to deliver results within agreed timescales.

  • Have a full UK Driving Licence and access to a car

 

This is an exciting opportunity, with an exciting calendar already in place and the chance to put your own stamp on the role.

 

For an informal chat please contact Claire James, Marketing Manager on 01606 861733.

Community Fundraiser Job Description

 

A fantastic opportunity has arisen at a Cheshire disability charity for someone to join the fundraising team in a community fundraising capacity. With an existing portfolio of community events and volunteer groups, this role offers the opportunity to increase income through these – but also grow new fundraising opportunities within the community. The role involves fundraising through all the usual community channels (rotaries, schools, volunteer groups) and also working with local businesses with a view to expanding corporate relationships.

 

To be considered for this role you must be an enthusiastic and highly motivated fundraiser looking to inspire those around you to raise income for our growing charity. You should be organised and self-driven and have an aptitude for maintaining strong relationships. Experience working toward targets is essential, as is a knowledge of fundraising and volunteer management.

Key Responsibilities:

 

  • Developing, building and maintaining strong relationships with supporters in local communities

  • Facilitating events and activities to reach agreed budgets and targets 

  • Recruiting, training, coaching, retaining and supporting volunteers in line with the current volunteer strategy in place 

 

The Candidate:

 

  • Community Fundraising experience and expertise, including the delivery of supporter led income.

  • Good communication skills, both written and verbal with the ability to interact with internal and external stakeholders.

  • Ability to put the supporter at the centre of everything we do and adapt behaviour or communications appropriately to provide the very best experience for supporter.

  • Ability to work from own initiative and independently with an adaptable flexible approach.

  • Ability to manage own time and prioritise to deliver results within agreed timescales.

  • Confident public speaker.

  • Have a full UK Driving Licence and access to a car

 

This is an exciting opportunity, with very active volunteers already in place and the chance to put your own stamp on the role.

For an informal chat please contact Claire James on 01606 861733.

Community Fundraiser
Last year we were lucky enough to have 32 people who participated in    13 challenge events, raising a total of £25,000!
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