Events & Fundraising Manager (Aston Villa Foundation)
Core
Lead the planning, development, and delivery of a varied programme of fundraising events, campaigns, and activities to generate income and build relationships with supporters, partners, and local communities.
Role type
Senior IC events and fundraising manager
Builds
Annual calendar of fundraising events, campaigns, and initiatives; end-to-end management of large-scale fundraising events
Domain
Charity sector / Sports club community engagement
Required skills
Event management, Fundraising strategy, Budget management, Stakeholder engagement, Grant writing, Sponsorship development, Data analysis, Project management
Preferred skills
Experience in the charity sector, Line management, Innovation in income generation
Technologies
Event management software, CRM systems, Financial reporting tools
Responsibilities
Develop and manage an annual calendar of fundraising events and campaigns; oversee end-to-end delivery of large-scale events including concept, budgeting, and promotion; drive development of diverse income streams including corporate, trusts, and major donor fundraising; monitor fundraising performance and produce regular reports against KPIs; manage budgets and evaluate return on investment using supporter and fundraising data.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC