At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead fundraising events like the London Marathon and engage supporters to maximise income.
- Company: Join a passionate team dedicated to making a difference in children's lives.
- Benefits: Flexible volunteering, gain experience, and make a real impact in your community.
- Other info: Remote role with opportunities for personal growth and creativity.
- Why this job: Use your skills to create meaningful change while building your network and experience.
- Qualifications: Experience in event fundraising and strong organisational skills are a plus.
Lead our London Marathon fundraising and support a small programme of events. Join a growing team with new capacity across systems, admin and fundraising, and play a key role in building sustainable income, engaging supporters and shaping future fundraising activity.
This role is key to strengthening our fundraising and building more sustainable income. With new capacity across the team, we are well placed to grow our events programme. The London Marathon and other challenges provide a strong foundation, and this role will help us maximise their potential while building a model we can repeat and scale. Ultimately, this will enable us to increase our income, recruit more volunteers, reach more children and families and expand our impact.
What are we looking for?
- Someone who is proactive, organised and enjoys turning ideas into action.
- Experience in event fundraising, challenge events or supporter engagement.
- Strong organisational and project management skills.
- Confidence working independently and taking ownership of a project.
- Good communication skills, with the ability to engage and motivate supporters.
- Creative thinking and a solutions-focused approach.
We would especially welcome experience with events such as the London Marathon or similar fundraising challenges, though this is not essential. Most importantly, you’ll be motivated to use your skills to make a meaningful difference.
What will you be doing?
- Lead planning and delivery of London Marathon fundraising.
- Support and shape smaller fundraising events and challenges.
- Help engage and support fundraisers to maximise income.
- Identify opportunities for sponsorship and partnerships.
- Contribute to a simple, repeatable events fundraising approach.
You’ll be part of a growing team with support across systems, admin and fundraising.
Fundraising Event Lead - Flexible - Volunteer employer: Home-Start Worldwide
Join a passionate and dedicated team as a Fundraising Event Lead, where your efforts will directly contribute to making a meaningful impact in the lives of children and families. With a flexible remote working environment, you'll benefit from a supportive culture that encourages creativity and collaboration, while also having the opportunity to develop your skills in event fundraising and project management. This role not only allows you to engage with the community through exciting events like the London Marathon but also empowers you to help shape the future of our fundraising initiatives.
