Events Fundraising Coordinator

Alzheimers Society

Hours
35 hours per week

Length of contract
15th January 2027

About the Organisation

Alzheimer’s Society is the UK’s leading dementia charity, and the only one to tackle all aspects of dementia by providing help and hope to people living with dementia today and in the future. We give vital support to people facing the most frightening times of their lives, while also funding groundbreaking research and campaigning to make dementia the priority it should be. Together with our supporters, we’re working towards a world where dementia no longer devastates lives. Our values ensure that our focus remains clear for the challenges and opportunities ahead, reminding us of what we all stand for.

About the role

At Alzheimer’s Society we are advisors, supporters, fundraisers, researchers, influencers, communicators, technical specialists and so much more. We are volunteers, we are employees, and together we are here to make a difference to the lives of people with dementia and their carers. You will project manage a portfolio of Third Party events, working with the Events Fundraising Manager to meet both income and expenditure targets, and contribute to the wider teams’ goals and strategy. We are looking for someone who exemplifies our values, someone who is: Determined to make a difference when and where it matters most. A trusted expert who believes in working better together and demonstrates true Compassion.

Responsibilities

Key Accountabilities & Responsibilities:

• To project manage various Third Party & OYO events
• Work with the Events Fundraising Manager to meet both income and expenditure targets as agreed with the Senior Events Fundraising Manager
• To work with and maintain good relationships with internal and external stakeholders
• Responsible for maintaining accurate data and all information relevant for Third Party & OYO events
• Responsible for providing excellent supporter care to all supporters and developing efficient processes to support the Third Party & OYO team

Finance and Reporting:

• Work closely with the Finance team to ensure income is coded correctly
• Work closely with the database team to ensure supporter and financial data is processed, recorded and updated accurately
• Monitor participant numbers, as well as income and expenditure against budget agreed with the Senior Events Fundraising Manager and produce reports as required
• Create reports and analyse data to help support the planning and evaluation process for events
• Work with the Events Fundraising Manager to plan and set budgets in agreement with the Senior Events Fundraising Manager
• Monitor and control budgets throughout the financial year and contribute to monthly financial reporting

Marketing:

• Work with Events Fundraising Manager and Event Marketing team to plan marketing for selected events
• To write and supply engaging copy and assets as necessary and to agreed deadlines
• To maintain and update web and social media pages relating to Third Party & OYO events

Planning:

• To develop, implement and maintain processes and resources to ensure the effective running of the Third Party & OYO events team
• To contribute to annual review, evaluation and planning processes for new and existing Third Party & OYO events
• Work with the Events Fundraising Manager to produce event day plans to deliver the best event experience for our fundraisers

Stewardship and Supporter Care:

• Provide ongoing briefings, updating key documents and materials as required, for use by the Supporter Care team
• To provide excellent supporter care and support for all potential and current supporters using various communication channels – including text, telephone, email, social media and post.
• To coordinate all supporter mailings - both electronic and hardcopy
• Represent the Society at events and ensure that supporters, their families and volunteers enjoy an excellent experience

Other Tasks:

• Maintain the fundraising database and meet agreed standards
• Produce newsletters and fulfilment mailings to enquiries and participants
• Responsible for responding to enquiries in the events inbox within agreed timelines
• To process and log invoices as necessary 

Skills, Competencies, Experience & Attributes

Skills & Knowledge:

• Experience of working in events, preferably within the charity sector
• Experience of working in a customer relations environment
• Experience of fundraising administration
• Knowledge of fundraising databases and data protection
• Knowledge of marketing and social media
• Experience of working with databases
• Experience of budgeting and financial management
• Demonstrable experience of process management
• Ability to build and maintain relationships with internal and external supporters at all levels
• Ability to build and maintain relationships with third-party suppliers
• Ability to work methodically and maintain records accurately, including collating data and producing reports

Competencies & Personal Attributes:

• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written
• Work collaboratively and be able to prioritise your workload effectively and remain solution-focused throughout your areas of work.
• Strong interpersonal and interpretation skills will allow you to have open, jargon-free conversations with the business
• Excellent organisational and timekeeping skills.
• Excellent attention to detail.
• Be a team player, supporting colleagues when there are deadlines, and who knows when to ask for help themselves.
• Be a self-starter and incredibly motivated

Compensation & Benefits

• Paid compassionate and bereavement leave
• Paid time off work to support
• Annual leave of 27 days, increasing to 30, plus bank holidays
• Career breaks of up to 3 months
• Flexible working
• Wellbeing leave
• Health Cash Plan
• Paid dependants leave
• Values Hero and Society Legend Awards
• Group Personal Pension Plan
• Life Assurance Scheme - two times your annual salary
• Home Allowance of £312 per year
• Discounted gym membership with Society Plus
• Mental health app and unlimited therapy
• Women in Leadership Development Programme
• Leadership development programme
• Financial support towards relevant professional qualifications, enhanced family leave - 16 weeks paid for all parents
• Paid time off work for fertility treatments for both partners, paid carers' leave

Working locations

• Home-based

How to apply

• Apply to our website
• Please also contact Alzheimer’s Society Talent Acquisition Team via [email protected] for application support or any adjustments you might need.

Interviews

• Interviews are provisionally scheduled for the 13th & 14th August via MS Teams.

Policies

We need to ensure the voices around our table better reflect and understand the communities we exist to serve. We strongly encourage individuals to apply who have a disability, impairment, or health condition, or individuals who identify as Black, Asian, or from another minority ethnic background, as these groups are currently under-represented at Alzheimer's Society.  

We want everyone we work with, as a colleague, volunteer, supporter, or someone we support, to feel included and that they belong at Alzheimer's Society. Our Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion Strategy here, along with our internal employee forum and Employee Lived Experience network groups, helps us promote inclusion and belonging, becoming an engaged and inclusive organisation for all our people.

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