Events Community Fundraiser

HARRIS HILL; Oxford; Hybrid; GBP 33,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading charity recruitment specialist is seeking an Events Community Fundraiser to manage community fundraising events in Oxford and nationally. You will work with volunteers and stakeholders to drive successful events and expand the organization’s fundraising reach. The ideal candidate should have a strong background in community fundraising and outstanding communication skills.

Benefits

Car allowance

Qualifications

• Proven experience in community fundraising or events in the charity sector.
• Track record of delivering successful fundraising events.
• Excellent communication and relationship building skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead community fundraising events from inception to execution.
• Provide training and support to volunteers and local groups.
• Set and meet event income targets.

Skills

Community fundraising experience

Communication skills

Organisational abilities

Project management

Tools

Microsoft Dynamics CRM

Job description

Overview

Harris Hill are delighted to be working with a national charity to recruit for Events Community Fundraiser in order lead the development and delivery of its vibrant community events programme. You’ll work with an incredible network of volunteers, supporters and local stakeholders to bring events to life, while identifying scalable opportunities to grow the charity’s national fundraising reach. You won’t be managing every event directly, but you’ll provide the tools, support and guidance needed to empower others to succeed.

Responsibilities

• Lead a diverse portfolio of community fundraising events from inception to execution.
• Provide training, resources and hands on support to volunteers and local groups.
• Be a key contact for regional supporters, groups, businesses and partners.
• Help set and meet event income targets and seek new opportunities to increase impact.
• Work cross functionally with marketing, finance, service delivery and volunteer teams.
• Help promote events through engaging communications and local outreach.
• Evaluate event success, gather feedback and support continuous improvement.

Requirements

• Proven experience in community fundraising, regional fundraising or events in the charity sector
• Track record of delivering successful fundraising events
• Excellent communication and relationship building skills
• Strong organisational and project management abilities
• Financial planning and budget management experience
• Knowledge of GDPR and fundraising regulations
• Comfortable working both independently and as part of a team
• Empathy for the farming community and rural issues

Desirable

• Background in rural, agricultural or community-based charities
• Full UK driving licence
• Familiarity with Microsoft Dynamics CRM

Salary and Location

Salary: £33,000-£35,000 + car allowance

Location: Flexible location with 2 days every fortnight in Oxford

Contract and Closing

Contract: Permanent

Closing date: on rolling basis

Interview: TBC

Recruitment process: Cv and Supporting Statement to [e-mail]

How to Apply

If this sounds like you, then please do get in touch ASAP!

Unfortunately, due to resource capacity, we will only contact candidates that are shortlisted for interview. Therefore if you do not hear from us within 2 weeks of the closing date please note your application has been unsuccessful.

As leading charity recruitment specialists and a certified B Corp, Harris Hill is committed to high and ever-improving standards of equitable and inclusive recruitment. We actively welcome applications from all sections of the community regardless of age, disability, gender, race, religion, sexuality and other protected characteristics.