CrawlJobs Logo

Fundraising Events & Challenges Manager

jobs.360resourcing.co.uk Logo

360 Resourcing Solutions

Location Icon

Location:
United Kingdom , Rugby

Category Icon
Category:
-

Job Type Icon

Contract Type:
Employment contract

Salary Icon

Salary:

36565.00 GBP / Year
Save Job
Save Icon
Apply Position

Job Description:

Ready to take fundraising to new heights? Every day, our helicopters take to the skies to deliver lifesaving care—and none of it happens without incredible people making it possible on the ground. That’s where you come in. We’re looking for a bold, creative and driven Fundraising Events & Challenges Manager to lead a dynamic portfolio of events that inspire thousands, raise vital funds, and quite literally help save lives. From adrenaline-fuelled challenges to unforgettable flagship events, you’ll be at the heart of experiences that bring communities together for an extraordinary cause. This isn’t just about planning events. It’s about creating moments that matter, building lasting supporter relationships, and driving the income that keeps our crews flying when every second counts. If you’re equal parts strategist, leader, and doer—and you thrive on turning big ideas into even bigger impact—this could be your next mission.

Job Responsibility:

  • Leading the strategy, development and delivery of our fundraising events and challenge portfolio
  • Line-manage Events Managers, including performance management, professional development, and effective workload planning
  • Driving income, supporter recruitment and retention while managing event budgets and performance
  • Managing and developing the Events team to deliver high-quality, impactful events
  • Creating outstanding supporter experiences in partnership with colleagues across fundraising and marketing
  • Working with suppliers and partners to deliver safe, well-run and engaging events
  • Ensuring all events meet regulatory, safeguarding and health & safety requirements

Requirements:

  • Experience delivering successful fundraising or challenge events
  • Experience leading teams to achieve income targets and KPIs
  • Organised, data-driven and able to think strategically while delivering operationally
  • Collaborative, with a genuine passion for the Air Ambulance Service
  • A flexible approach to allow adaptability to the changing needs of the organisation
What we offer:
  • Enhanced annual leave
  • Additional annual leave purchase options
  • Core working hours 10:00am – 15:00 pm
  • Enhanced sick pay
  • Life assurance
  • Blue Light Card eligibility and access to generous discount schemes
  • A supportive, purpose-driven team
  • Access to our comprehensive Employee Assistance Programme

Additional Information:

Job Posted:
May 03, 2026

Employment Type:
Fulltime
Work Type:
On-site work
Icon
360 Resourcing Solutions - All Job Offers
Job Link Share:
Copy Link Icon
Facebook Icon Twitter Icon LinkedIn Icon

Looking for more opportunities? Search for other job offers that match your skills and interests.

Briefcase Icon

Similar Jobs for Fundraising Events & Challenges Manager

Challenge Events Manager

Every day, our helicopters take to the skies to deliver critical care when it ma...
Location
Location
United Kingdom , Rugby
Salary
Salary:
33474.00 GBP / Year
jobs.360resourcing.co.uk Logo
360 Resourcing Solutions
Expiration Date
Until further notice
Flip Icon
Requirements
Requirements
  • Experience delivering challenge events, mass participation events or similar fundraising activities
  • Strong organisational and project management skills with the ability to manage multiple events
  • Excellent communication and relationship-building skills
  • Comfortable working with budgets, data and CRM systems
  • A collaborative team player with a passion for the work of the Air Ambulance Service
  • Flexible approach with willingness to support events outside normal hours when required
Job Responsibility
Job Responsibility
  • Plan and deliver a portfolio of regional and national challenge events (runs, cycles, treks and bespoke challenges)
  • Grow participation and income through effective recruitment, supporter stewardship and event development
  • Manage event logistics, suppliers, budgets and compliance to ensure high-quality delivery
  • Work with marketing colleagues to promote events and engage new supporters
  • Monitor performance, analyse data and use insights to improve future events
  • Build strong relationships with supporters, partners and volunteers
What we offer
What we offer
  • Enhanced annual leave, with even more added as your service grows
  • Additional annual leave purchase options
  • Core working hours 10:00am – 15:00 pm
  • Enhanced sick pay
  • Life assurance
  • Blue Light Card eligibility and access to generous discount schemes
  • A supportive, purpose-driven team
  • Access to our comprehensive Employee Assistance Programme
  • Fulltime
Read More
Arrow Right

Account Manager

Steering fundraising clients and projects to achieve greatness. Looking for a Ac...
Location
Location
United Kingdom , London
Salary
Salary:
Not provided
bluestate.co Logo
Blue State
Expiration Date
Until further notice
Flip Icon
Requirements
Requirements
  • 4-6 years of experience in Digital Account Management or Digital Fundraising
  • Great understanding of digital marketing, particularly on paid media, fundraising, content, CRM, or data
  • Must be good with managing multiple projects at once
  • Thrives in a fast moving environments and able to pivot in line with real world events / emergencies / changing requirements
  • Must have a passion and some level of experience with nonprofit/charity fundraising and marketing - ideally through paid digital advertising but general awareness of how fundraising and direct response campaigns work is desirable
  • Problem solving, proactive solution focussed mindset
  • Experience managing and aligning multiple stakeholders
  • and facilitating meetings
  • Project Management Experience: being able to effectively brief teams and managing multiple projects at once from start to finish
  • Strong communication skills (both internally and externally)
Job Responsibility
Job Responsibility
  • Drive leadership on accounts ensuring you have a clear view of clients’ objectives and organisational context
  • Consult with clients on project needs and status, and develop trusted relationships with key client stakeholders
  • Lead projects and wider accounts ensuring we’re adding value in work delivered while continually evolving the partnership
  • Plan, schedule and estimate costs, managing the day-to-day running of creative and delivery teams - facilitating and leading productive teams and conversations
  • Have a clear view on Blue State’s vision, working closely with new and existing organisations to help them understand the value we can add and potential opportunities to work together from first contact to contract
  • Have a finger on the pulse of cutting-edge developments taking place in tech and digital organizing - inviting opinions from peers and sharing our point of view with clients
  • Initially, the Account Manager would be responsible for managing the paid media and creative services in 4 key markets: Denmark, Italy, UK, Switzerland
  • Building client relationships
  • service and grow the accounts
  • Lead programmes and projects, manage resources within and outside Blue State to meet the objectives of clients, developing plans to make these objectives possible, setting (and exceeding) expectations
What we offer
What we offer
  • Unlimited time-off (inclusive of sick, personal, and vacation days)
  • $1,250 annually in professional development funds (local equivalent)
  • Fully subsidised health and dental insurance for employees (subject to tax)
  • Generous pension match via salary sacrifice
  • Generous paid holiday schedule
  • Parental leave policy for up to 32.5 week of coverage at full pay, inclusive of all genders and supporting a range of family structures
  • Group Income Protection (GIP)
  • Group Life Assurance (GLA)
  • Optional holiday travel insurance
  • Pre-tax season ticket loans
  • Fulltime
Read More
Arrow Right

Director of Development

We are looking for an experienced Director of Development to lead and manage str...
Location
Location
United States , Franklin
Salary
Salary:
Not provided
https://www.roberthalf.com Logo
Robert Half
Expiration Date
Until further notice
Flip Icon
Requirements
Requirements
  • Minimum of 5 years of experience in business development, fundraising, or a related field
  • Proven ability to develop and implement successful fundraising strategies across various revenue streams
  • Strong leadership skills with experience in managing and inspiring teams to achieve ambitious goals
  • Proficiency in Salesforce or similar CRM platforms for tracking and analyzing data
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to build relationships with donors, businesses, and community partners
  • Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously while maintaining attention to detail
  • Knowledge of grant writing and reporting processes with a track record of securing funding
  • Familiarity with planning and executing large-scale events, including vendor and venue coordination
Job Responsibility
Job Responsibility
  • Develop and execute a comprehensive fundraising strategy that includes annual campaigns, major gifts, corporate partnerships, grants, and special events
  • Analyze and track fundraising performance using Salesforce, providing regular updates on progress, challenges, and achievements to senior leadership and the board
  • Lead, mentor, and manage a team of fundraising professionals and contractors, fostering collaboration and accountability to exceed national growth standards
  • Collaborate with the marketing team to align donor engagement strategies with broader organizational goals, ensuring effective acquisition and retention
  • Oversee church relations efforts to create meaningful partnerships and opportunities for volunteerism, giving, and community engagement
  • Build and implement business relations strategies to establish long-term corporate partnerships that drive organizational growth
  • Personally manage the grant program, including identifying potential funders and reviewing proposals and reports to ensure alignment with organizational objectives
  • Supervise the planning and execution of fundraising events, working with the Event Manager to finalize themes, venues, and vendor selections
  • Strategize long-term departmental growth to maximize return on investment and achieve sustainable revenue increase
What we offer
What we offer
  • medical, vision, dental, and life and disability insurance
  • eligible to enroll in our company 401(k) plan
Read More
Arrow Right

Senior Regional Development Specialist

The Senior Development Specialist will lead public relations, event promotion, a...
Location
Location
United States , Atlanta
Salary
Salary:
52500.00 USD / Year
madd.org Logo
Mothers Against Drunk Driving
Expiration Date
Until further notice
Flip Icon
Requirements
Requirements
  • Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university preferred
  • Minimum of 3-5 years of experience in marketing, PR, community engagement, and fundraising
  • Proven track record in development, partner cultivation, and public relations
  • Experience in planning and executing fundraising events and campaigns
  • Excellent networking and relationship-building skills
  • Some travel and flexible hours work necessary
  • Exceptional organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks, prioritize effectively, and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to interact confidently with internal and external stakeholders at all levels
  • Meticulous attention to detail in all aspects of work, ensuring accuracy and quality in documents, reports, and communications
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities, with a proactive mindset to address challenges and propose solutions
Job Responsibility
Job Responsibility
  • Plans, coordinates, and executes large-scale state events, such as walks and special fundraising events
  • Promote MADD's events, fundraisers, and awareness campaigns through various media channels and community outreach efforts
  • Identify and cultivate relationships with donors, corporate partners, and foundations to secure financial support
  • Conduct prospect research to identify major donors and funding opportunities aligned with MADD's priorities
  • Plan and execute fundraising events, donor cultivation events, and initiatives to expand the donor base in conjunction with area development goals
  • Actively network through community organizations as appropriate to support fund development
  • Represent MADD Mission Operations at donor meetings, networking events, and public speaking engagements
  • Develop and nurture relationships with community leaders, potential donors, and key stakeholders to expand MADD's presence
  • Schedule, coordinate and organize the implementation of MADD’s VIP (Victim Impact Panels) designed to support victims, promote MADD’s mission and educate the public regarding drunk driving related issues
  • Recruiting and supporting speakers, managing program logistics, maintaining participant records, and collaborating with community partners, law enforcement, and judicial systems to promote attendance and compliance
What we offer
What we offer
  • Health, Dental, Vision
  • Retirement 403(b) + employer matching
  • 4 weeks accrued PTO
  • 12 Paid Holidays per calendar year
  • Up to 3 Floating Holidays per calendar year
  • Paid Sick Time
  • Modified Educational Assistance
  • Maternal and Paternal Leave
  • Basic Life, AD&D, Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Insurance covered by Employer
  • FSA, HRA
  • Fulltime
Read More
Arrow Right
New

Fundraising Officer (Corporate/Philanthropy)

Are you looking for a rewarding role working for an intersectional feminist orga...
Location
Location
United Kingdom , London
Salary
Salary:
29040.00 - 30101.00 GBP / Year
jobs.360resourcing.co.uk Logo
360 Resourcing Solutions
Expiration Date
Until further notice
Flip Icon
Requirements
Requirements
  • Proven experience in delivering community fundraising
  • excellent written and verbal communication skills
  • ability to engage effectively with diverse audiences across a range of formats
  • knowledge of developing social media content and producing branded publicity materials
  • strong organisational and project management skills
  • keen eye for detail and ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously
  • confidence with IT systems including Microsoft Office Suite, Outlook and CRM databases
  • experience of Salesforce and creative design tools such as Canva being desirable
  • strong understanding of and commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion, particularly within the context of the Violence Against Women and Girls (VAWG) sector
  • commitment to continuous learning and professional development
Job Responsibility
Job Responsibility
  • Deliver a range of fundraising initiatives
  • help grow Solace's high-value fundraising from corporates, trusts and foundations, and major donors
  • contribute to wider objectives of the Business Development Team, particularly within Fundraising
  • help build strong relationships and partnerships
  • raise the organisation's profile and income
  • work collaboratively with colleagues
  • manage both community and challenge events
  • provide wider fundraising support
What we offer
What we offer
  • Flexible working
  • Focus on learning and development (internal career progression and training)
  • Generous holiday entitlement
  • Employer pension contribution
  • Family-friendly leave and enhanced maternity pay
  • Access to Inclusion Networks
  • Daily clinical debriefing
  • Employee Assistance Programme providing free 24/7 support and advice
  • Employee Benefits Platform offering staff discounts, benefits and savings
  • Flow & Restore yoga classes
  • Fulltime
Read More
Arrow Right

Simon Alumni Engagement Director

The Alumni Engagement Director is responsible for the strategic planning, creati...
Location
Location
United States of America , Rochester
Salary
Salary:
70197.00 - 105295.00 USD / Year
urmc.rochester.edu Logo
University of Rochester
Expiration Date
Until further notice
Flip Icon
Requirements
Requirements
  • Bachelor’s Degree (required)
  • Master’s Degree (preferred)
  • A minimum of seven years of development/alumni relations experience at a university or college as well as experience working with volunteers and boards
  • Previous supervisory experience (preferred)
  • excellent communication and organizational skills
  • the ability to meet deadlines and work effectively with volunteers, faculty, alumni, and friends
  • Advanced computer skills working in Microsoft Office
  • The ability to adjust to changing priorities and challenges in a busy environment
  • Travel is required for this role, roughly 1 trip a month, often to the west coast
  • Evidence of ability to work effectively with faculty and senior-level prospects and donors
Job Responsibility
Job Responsibility
  • Develop and implement Simon Business School’s alumni engagement strategy through events, programs, and activities
  • Set, track, and monitor engagement goals, and produce reporting and analysis of engagement results
  • Work collaboratively with gift officers on donor engagement and stewardship
  • Collaborate with UR Advancement colleagues and Simon campus partners to develop value-added activities and programs
  • Create and implement a series of virtual engagement opportunities for alumni and donors nationwide
  • Drive alumni engagement activity to achieve ambitious goals outlined in URochester’s campaign
  • Grow, enhance, and manage Simon’s alumni boards and committees
  • Serve as key point of contact for the Simon volunteer structure
  • Develop and execute strategies to engage volunteers across Simon Business School
  • Oversee the planning and implementation of events assigned to the Simon team
  • Fulltime
Read More
Arrow Right

Manager, Development

We have two exciting opportunities to join Movember's Canada fundraising team as...
Location
Location
Canada , Toronto
Salary
Salary:
75000.00 - 80000.00 CAD / Year
ex.movember.com Logo
Movember
Expiration Date
Until further notice
Flip Icon
Requirements
Requirements
  • 3+ years’ experience in P2P fundraising/revenue development roles supporting and acquiring corporate accounts and individual fundraisers
  • A proven track record in managing fundraising portfolios with revenue generation accountabilities
  • Excellent interpersonal skills
  • Proven ability to build and maintain lasting relationships
  • Ability to effectively communicate with all levels of stakeholders including 1:1 and group presentation settings, via phone, in-person and virtually
  • Highly developed organisation skills, the ability to prioritise and manage several programs concurrently and meet deadlines
  • Strong problem-solving skills with a high degree of self-motivation and initiative
  • Ability to work in a fast paced environment to ensure peak performance
  • Adaptability and flexibility
  • Valid Canadian Driver's License and ability to travel across Canada
Job Responsibility
Job Responsibility
  • Lead a portfolio of corporate accounts and individual fundraisers
  • Drive acquisition and retention across the Movember campaign and key fundraising moments
  • Deliver stewardship plans
  • Manage industry challenges
  • Represent Movember to key accounts in person and virtually
  • Work cross-functionally with Marketing, Communications and Partnerships to maximise impact
What we offer
What we offer
  • Fridays finish early for nine months of the year
  • Hybrid working
  • Office with lively events and celebrations
  • Fulltime
Read More
Arrow Right

Director of Major and Planned Giving

United Way of Champaign County (UWCC) is looking for a dynamic professional to f...
Location
Location
United States , Savoy
Salary
Salary:
65000.00 - 80000.00 USD / Year
unitedway.org Logo
United Way
Expiration Date
Until further notice
Flip Icon
Requirements
Requirements
  • Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university
  • Minimum of three years of fundraising experience with success in securing major gifts
  • CFRE preferred or willingness to obtain
  • Fully proficient with MS Office, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook
  • Valid driver’s license, automobile insurance, and reliable transportation required
  • Expertise in Customer Relationship Management software
  • Comfortable taking on new opportunities and challenges with a sense of urgency, energy and enthusiasm
  • Operates effectively even when things are not certain or the “way” forward is not clear
  • Excellent public speaking and presentation skills
  • Outstanding communication skills with ability to modify tone and communication vehicle to best suit the audience
Job Responsibility
Job Responsibility
  • Works with President and CEO and Director of Leadership Giving & Engagement to arrange and conduct personal visits with key individual donors
  • Oversees portfolio of 150-200 donors
  • Responsible for the donor journey including identification, qualification, cultivation, solicitation, stewardship
  • Raises revenue and manages fundraising program activities including but not limited to relationship strategy development, prospect identification, solicitation and engagement, proposal development, recognition and appreciation efforts as related to current and new major gift income sources
  • Manages and supports individual, family foundation and planned giving development strategies, initiatives and campaigns
  • Delivers training for donors, staff and volunteers as appropriate on gift planning to advance knowledge and foster opportunities in gift conversations and strategy development
  • Remains current in gift planning trends and fundraising techniques by attending meetings and conferences and participating in training programs
  • Prepares and presents oral and written reports and funding requests
  • Assists with coordination and implementation of stewardship and cultivation events
  • Partners with leadership within UWCC to manage partner relationships, including incorporating engagement in affinity groups and volunteer opportunities
What we offer
What we offer
  • Medical insurance
  • Generous paid time off and medical leave
  • Flexible scheduling options
  • Life and long-term disability insurance
  • Pension benefits
  • Flexible spending accounts
  • Fulltime
Read More
Arrow Right