Events and Community Fundraiser

Job Description

Job title: Events and Community Fundraiser

Company: Switch the Play Foundation

Job description: PURPOSE OF THE ROLE
The Events & Community Fundraiser (28 hours per week) will work closely with the Head of Partnerships to develop and deliver an exciting range of fundraising events and initiatives which will generate income for Switch the Play Foundation, recruit and retain new donors and raise awareness of the issues facing athletes leaving sport.

WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR
This is a new role for Switch the Play Foundation, so the successful candidate will have the opportunity to shape the role and bring new ideas – therefore we are looking for someone who is highly motivated to succeed and a creative thinker. We are looking for someone who has already had some experience in a fundraising role, particularly in managing fundraising events, and who is ready to take on a new challenge where they will be taking the lead in a number of key areas.

Exemplary supporter care will be critical to this role, so we are looking for someone who enjoys building and stewarding relationships, combined with a razor-sharp attention to detail for accurately recording and keeping donor records up to date.

We are a small, energetic and ambitious team who work remotely but come together on a regular basis to work collaboratively. Therefore, the ideal candidate needs to be someone who is a self-starter equally happy to work autonomously as they are collaboratively and lean into the work required.

Finally, the ideal candidate must be passionate about the work we do supporting sportspeople across all sports.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Events
● Take the lead in the scoping and planning new fundraising events including challenge/sporting events, dinners and drinks receptions. The key event for the charity in 2024 is a London to Paris Cycle Challenge and this role is critical to effectively managing all aspects of this event to ensure success.
● Support in the development and delivery of event marketing and promotion.
● Manage event participant/delegate recruitment processes including following up all event leads and enquiries to ensure sign up and accurately recording on our database.
● Provide excellent stewardship of all event participant relationships.
● Support the Head of Partnerships in securing and liaising with event sponsors to ensure any sponsorship arrangements are successfully delivered.
● Secure and manage a log of auction prizes to raise income at our events.
● Liaise with supporters delivering external events where Switch the Play is a beneficiary charity to ensure fundraising elements run smoothly.

Community and individual fundraising
● Take the lead in managing Switch the Play’s involvement in Sporting Chance Prize Draw – an annual online raffle.
● Take the lead in supporting charity partners to generate income through community fundraising initiatives such as match day collections.
● Develop new and engaging initiatives to generate income from individuals and communities.
● Support in the development of content and distribution of a regular supporter newsletter.
● Support in the development of a new regular giving donor acquisition campaign.

Ambassadors & Volunteers

• Recruit and manage relationships with ‘Celebrity’ Ambassadors to effectively raise awareness of the charity and integrate into the fundraising strategy.
• Work closely with a group of senior volunteers of the charity to ensure we maximise their support and keep them engaged.

Fundraising Support
● Support the Head of Partnerships with donor and prospect research on Corporate Partnerships, Trusts & Foundations and Major Donors
● Maintain Switch the Play Foundation’s donor database with up-to-date donor records and produce data reports as required.
● Other ad-hoc fundraising tasks, as directed by the Head of Partnerships and the CEO.

For the full job description including person specification please visit www.switchtheplay.com.

How to apply

Switch the Play Foundation is committed to creating a safe working environment. All recruitment is undertaken in line with our Safer Recruitment Policy. We are committed to Equal Opportunities for all and welcome applications from all suitably qualified individuals regardless of race, gender identity, biological sex, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation or age. To apply please send a cover letter outlining why you wish to apply for the role and why you are a suitable candidate along with your CV to recruitment@switchtheplay.com. We are also happy for candidates to submit additional information about their suitability for the role through a video or by creating a Wake via https://wakelet.com. Applications without a cover letter will be unable to be accepted.

Expected salary: £30000 per year

Location: United Kingdom

Job date: Sun, 14 Jan 2024 00:00:46 GMT

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