Sporting Events Fundraising Specialist

CamWebDir; Great Abington; Hybrid; GBP 27,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

Alzheimer’s Research UK is seeking a Sporting Events Officer to drive income through sporting fundraising and manage relationships with third-party events.

You will work closely with the Sporting Events Manager to grow the charity’s sporting income, support events across the UK, and ensure excellent supporter care and compliance with fundraising standards. Hybrid working with some evenings and weekend commitments will be required.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of the events fundraising market, ideally sporting events.
• Proven track record of meeting or exceeding financial targets.
• Experience of fundraising in a sporting context (personal or professional).
• Experience of working with digital technologies and online communities.
• Use of CRM or database systems.
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
• An ability to manage a busy and varied workload.
• Excellent organisational skills.
• Excellent attention to detail.
• Flexibility to work unsociable hours, including weekends and travel.

Responsibilities

• Support the Sporting Events Manager in delivering the strategy to increase income.
• Develop and manage third-party sporting events and internally developed products for ARUK.
• Manage relationships with third-party event suppliers and partners.
• Identify opportunities to expand the event portfolio and stay aware of industry trends.
• Maximise income and maintain supporter care processes.
• Work with the team to develop budgets and targets.
• Provide excellent customer service to supporters and maintain records.
• Ensure compliance with fundraising legislation and codes of practice.
• Oversee staff and volunteers at events and attend events across the UK.

Skills

Events fundraising market knowledge

Meeting financial targets

Digital technology experience

CRM / database systems

Excellent communication skills

Organisational skills

Attention to detail

Flexibility to travel weekends

Tools

CRM

Job description

Alzheimer’s Research UK is seeking a Sporting Events Officer to drive income through sporting fundraising and manage relationships with third-party events.

You will work closely with the Sporting Events Manager to grow the charity’s sporting income, support events across the UK, and ensure excellent supporter care and compliance with fundraising standards. Hybrid working with some evenings and weekend commitments will be required.