Events Manager in Manchester

This not-for-profit organisation operates within the Secretarial & Business Support department, dedicated to making a meaningful impact in the community.

As a medium-sized organisation, it is committed to delivering excellence in its programmes and initiatives.

Job Description

• Develop and deliver a long-term fundraising strategy to generate sustainable income and support organisational growth.
• Manage a diverse portfolio of fundraising initiatives, supporter engagement activities, donor stewardship programmes and fundraising events.
• Identify and implement opportunities to increase fundraising income while building and maintaining strong stakeholder relationships.
• Oversee fundraising products and campaigns, monitoring performance against budgets, targets and key performance indicators.
• Analyse fundraising data and performance insights to inform future planning and continuous improvement.
• Plan, coordinate and deliver fundraising events that provide an excellent supporter experience while achieving income objectives.
• Work collaboratively with internal departments to maximise fundraising opportunities and enhance supporter engagement.
• Build and maintain relationships with supporters, community groups, local businesses and key external stakeholders.
• Lead, coach and support team members to encourage collaboration, professional development and high performance.
• Ensure all fundraising activities comply with organisational policies, safeguarding requirements and relevant legislation.
• Contribute to the ongoing development of fundraising processes, initiatives and best practices to support organisational success.
• The Successful Applicant

A successful Events Manager should have

• Relevant qualification in fundraising, event management or a related discipline, or equivalent practical experience.
• Demonstrated experience in planning and delivering successful fundraising initiatives, events or revenue-generating campaigns.
• Proven ability to build and maintain strong relationships with supporters, donors, colleagues and external stakeholders.
• Experience managing budgets, tracking performance against objectives and using data and insights to drive continuous improvement.
• Proficient in using fundraising CRM systems to manage donor relationships, improve engagement and enhance donor retention.
• Experience leading, mentoring or supporting colleagues, with the ability to motivate and develop high-performing teams.
• Excellent communication, organisational and presentation skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deliver results within deadlines.
• A motivated, innovative and collaborative individual with a passion for fundraising and a commitment to making a meaningful impact within the charity sector.
• What's on Offer
• Competitive salary depending on experience.
• Opportunity to work within the not-for-profit sector and make a real difference.
• Collaborative and supportive work environment in Manchester.
• Potential for professional growth and development within the organisation.
• Fixed-term contract offering a clear focus on impactful projects.

If you are passionate about events management, and want to contribute to meaningful community initiatives, apply today!

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