FUNDRAISING AND EVENTS LEAD

Working to support the Executive Director and the fundraising team, we are looking for a highly motivated, organised person with excellent inter-personal skills and the ability to take initiative to optimise our planned fundraising activities over the next few months to enable us to raise vital funds and grow our funding networks. The role is to focus on three key fundraising events, an art auction in autumn, our Big Give Campaign in December and a speaker event at the beginning of 2027 to kick off our 30-year celebrations. Key responsibilities: Organise the logistics of the art auction including setting up online bidding and the in-person auction event liaising with the artists, creating the brochure and overseeing the photography Oversee and implement all publicity around the auction including PR and social media campaigns For the in-person auction, establish and manage the guest list and venue liaison Support the Big Give Campaign liaising with potential and pledged donors, identifying opportunities for new donor support and the supporting communications campaign Work with the Development Board to set up and organise a speaker-based event for Q1 of 2027 to ensure a well-attended, professional event in line with our organisational goals and policies Be the point of contact with the Development Board and the fundraising team We are looking for someone who is: Highly organised with excellent project and time management skills A confident team player who thrives in a busy, ..... full job details .....