Senior Challenge Events Fundraiser

The Disabled Workers Co-operative Ltd.; City of Westminster; Hybrid; GBP 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A nonprofit organization focused on disability support is seeking a Senior Challenge Events Fundraiser. This role involves managing fundraising events, developing strategies, and building relationships with supporters. The ideal candidate will have a strong fundraising background and project management skills, committed to creating inclusive supporter experiences. Benefits include flexible working options and extensive training.

Benefits

27 days holiday plus bank holidays

Flexible, hybrid and remote working options

Company pension

Excellent training and career development

Qualifications

• Proven track record in fundraising.
• Experience in managing and coordinating challenge event participants.
• Experience in project management with multiple stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Help develop and implement fundraising strategy.
• Manage and deliver fundraising events from start to finish.
• Build and maintain relationships with stakeholders.

Skills

Fundraising experience

Project management

Communication skills

Data-driven decision making

Relationship building

Tools

Fundraising software

CRM systems

Job description

The role is focused on challenge events, with a combination of responsibilities across product management and event delivery.

We are looking for a Senior Challenge Events Fundraiser to join our team at Scope.

Responsibilities

• Help develop and implement Scopes Challenge Events Fundraising strategy, using new ideas and feedback from supporters.
• Manage and deliver fundraising events and products from start to finish.
• Build and maintain relationships with individuals, groups, and organisations fundraising for Scope.
• Put our supporters first by developing inclusive supporter journeys and materials.
• Work with the team to create engaging programmes and activities.
• Regularly report on key performance indicators (KPIs) and support business planning.
• Monitor sector trends and ensure Scopes challenge events remain competitive and up to date.
• Support compliance with fundraising regulations, health & safety, and safeguarding procedures.
• Collaborate with colleagues across Scope to align fundraising with our charitable goals and vision.

Qualifications

• Proven track record in fundraising.
• Experience in managing and coordinating challenge event participants.
• Experience in analysing past campaigns and evaluating programme performance over time.
• In-depth understanding of fundraising principles, techniques, and best practices.
• Experience in project management and managing campaigns with multiple stakeholders.
• Experience in managing external agencies and working with internal creative teams.
• Familiarity with innovation experience within challenge event fundraising.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build and maintain relationships with donors, volunteers and stakeholders.
• Ability to develop and implement effective fundraising strategies and campaigns.
• Proven ability to meet or exceed fundraising targets and goals.
• Strong analytical skills, with the ability to assess fundraising performance and make data-driven decisions.
• Proficiency using fundraising software and CRM systems.
• Strong numeracy skills for financial data.
• Project/event management skills.

Values

Our values are being pioneering, courageous, connected, open and fair. By living our values and trusting each other, we give our colleagues freedom and space to be creative, push boundaries and change minds.

Equality, Diversity and Inclusion

We welcome applications from people with lived experience of disability and from all backgrounds. 1 in 4 of us in the UK are disabled and we are a diverse, proud, and vibrant community. We encourage people of colour and other underrepresented communities to apply and join Scope. At the heart of everything we do at Scope is Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion.

Benefits

• 27 days holiday plus bank holidays
• Flexible, hybrid and remote working options
• Pay progression at 6 months and 2 years
• Company pension
• Excellent training and career development
• Strong colleague networks across disability, race and LGBTQ+
• Discounted gym membership, cycle to work scheme and much more.