Interim Global Donor Events Leader

Go Fractional; Godalming; Remote; GBP 44,000 - 74,000; Part time

Job summary

Compassion in World Farming International is seeking an experienced interim Global Senior Events Manager to provide continuity and senior-level judgement across donor events, both in-person and virtual, during a period of transition.

The role is remote with some attendance at Godalming, Surrey, UK and travel to event venues; 2–3 days per week; immediate start; UK and US fundraising markets; budget, stakeholder management, and handover to the permanent postholder.

Qualifications

• Senior events professional with a track record in donor, philanthropy or supporter engagement events.
• Experience providing interim consultancy in fundraising or mission-led environments.
• Ability to balance strategic advice with hands-on delivery and manage budgets and stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic interim support to maintain momentum across the global donor events programme.
• Lead planning and delivery of in-person and digital events, including receptions, briefings and webinars.
• Engage donors across markets to support cultivation, stewardship and progression.
• Coordinate programmes across time zones with clear plans and responsibilities.
• Oversee operations: budgets, suppliers, venues, speakers and CRM tracking.
• Capture learnings and hand over robust plans for the permanent postholder.

Skills

Donor events

Stakeholder management

Budget management

CRM systems

Digital events

Global coordination

Tools

Salesforce

Job description

Compassion in World Farming International is seeking an experienced interim Global Senior Events Manager to provide continuity and senior-level judgement across donor events, both in-person and virtual, during a period of transition.

The role is remote with some attendance at Godalming, Surrey, UK and travel to event venues; 2–3 days per week; immediate start; UK and US fundraising markets; budget, stakeholder management, and handover to the permanent postholder.