Community & Events Fundraising Manager

Harris Hill Charity Recruitment Specialists; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 25,200 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Harris Hill Charity Recruitment Specialists in London is seeking a Community & Events Fundraising Manager to lead a high-performing team, shape strategy and oversee community fundraising, mass participation and special events.

You will report to the Head of Public Fundraising, drive income growth, build strong supporter journeys and ensure compliant and ethical fundraising practices in a hybrid London setting. Salary up to £42,000, permanent, full-time.

Qualifications

• Proven experience managing teams within fundraising or income generation.
• Strong Community and/or Events fundraising background with income growth.
• Experience managing budgets, KPIs and business plans.
• Excellent leadership, planning and organisational skills.
• Experience using CRM systems and data insight effectively.
• Commitment to hospice care mission and values.

Responsibilities

• Leading and developing a motivated fundraising team.
• Translating fundraising strategy into operational plans.
• Managing budgets, KPIs and income targets.
• Driving supporter engagement and stewardship excellence.
• Developing new fundraising products and events.
• Using data and CRM insight to improve performance.
• Ensuring fundraising compliance and best practice.
• Acting as an ambassador for the charity across the community.

Skills

Team leadership

Fundraising experience

Budget management

CRM & data insight

Strategic planning

Job description

Harris Hill is delighted to be working with a fantastic charity to recruit a passionate and experienced Community & Events Fundraising Manager.

This is an exciting opportunity to join a compassionate and ambitious organisation, leading the development and growth of charity's Community & Events fundraising programme. Reporting to the Head of Public Fundraising, you will play a key role in shaping strategy, driving income growth and building a high-performing team that delivers exceptional supporter experiences.

About the Role

As Community & Events Fundraising Manager, you will lead and inspire a dedicated fundraising team, bringing structure, innovation and accountability to the Community & Events function. You will oversee a diverse portfolio of community fundraising activity, mass participation events and special events, while developing clear plans to achieve sustainable income growth.

Key responsibilities include:

• Leading and developing a motivated, high performing fundraising team
• Translating fundraising strategy into clear operational plans and delivery roadmaps
• Managing budgets, KPIs and income targets
• Driving supporter engagement and stewardship excellence
• Developing new fundraising products and events
• Using data and CRM insight to improve performance and supporter journeys
• Ensuring fundraising compliance and best practice
• Acting as an ambassador for the charity across the community

About You

We are looking for a collaborative and strategic fundraising leader with:

• Proven experience managing teams within a fundraising or income generation environment
• Strong Community and/or Events fundraising experience with a track record of income growth
• Experience managing budgets, KPIs and business plans
• Excellent leadership, planning and organisational skills
• Strong understanding of supporter stewardship and fundraising best practice
• Experience using CRM systems and data insight effectively
• A genuine commitment to the mission and values of hospice care

This role would suit someone who thrives on motivating others, improving ways of working and delivering meaningful impact through fundraising.

Salary: up to £42,000 per annum

Contract type: Permanent, full time

Location: London, hybrid working- 2 days in the office

Deadline: On rolling basis

We actively welcome applications from all sections of the community regardless of age, disability, gender, race, religion, sexuality and other protected characteristics.