Fundraising Events Manager

Responsibilities

• lead the development and delivery of a portfolio of fundraising and engagement events that generate income, grow our supporter base and help more people connect with the RSPCA and our work
• take responsibility for developing and delivering effective fundraising events, from initial ideas and feasibility through to planning, marketing, delivery and evaluation
• manage budgets, income targets, suppliers and risk, while ensuring our supporters and volunteers receive an excellent experience throughout their journey with us
• lead and develop a small team, working collaboratively with colleagues across fundraising, marketing, digital, data and insight, as well as RSPCA branches, animal centres and community groups

Requirements

• recent and relevant experience in fundraising events, challenge or activity event promotion, charity events, sales or marketing
• A proven track record of planning and managing successful and profitable fundraising events
• Experience developing and implementing event strategies that grow income and supporter engagement
• Strong project management, organisational and problem-solving skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities
• Experience managing external suppliers, agencies and contractors, including negotiating and managing contracts and service level agreements
• Experience working collaboratively across teams and with external partners, branches, community groups or similar networks
• Experience of using online fundraising and donation platforms such as JustGiving
• The confidence to present, facilitate workshops and deliver training or guidance to others
• Strong IT skills, particularly Microsoft Excel, Word and PowerPoint
• A methodical approach, with the ability to work independently and make sound decisions

Preferred

• creativity
• commercial awareness
• stewardship