Events and Community Fundraising Manager

Organisation: Switch the Play Foundation
Salary: 30,000-35,000 pro rata (depending on experience)
Location: Home based with some expectation of travel in the UK for events
Contract type: Permanent (Full time)
Closing date: 4 March 2026
Interview date: 10 March 2026
Job Description: We’re looking for an energetic, creative and highly organised Events & Community Fundraising Manager to help shape and deliver an inspiring programme of fundraising events and supporter engagement initiatives.
Working closely with our Director of Fundraising, you’ll manage a diverse events portfolio - including large-scale public fundraisers, third‑party challenge events like the London Marathon, and stewardship or networking receptions - to generate income, raise awareness, and strengthen supporter relationships.

You’ll also lead our community fundraising activity, engaging donors, partners, and supporters to help grow a thriving and connected fundraising community around Switch the Play.

This is a fantastic opportunity for someone with proven events experience who is looking to bring fresh ideas, develop new initiatives, and really make the role their own in a supportive and collaborative environment.

Please note we are open for this role to be a 4 day a week or full time position.

What You’ll Do

Events:
- Plan and deliver Switch the Play’s established calendar of fundraising events, including challenge/sporting events, dinners and receptions.
- Create and manage a pipeline of new fundraising events aligned to our strategy and income goals.
- Develop engaging event marketing collateral and promotional plans, working with our Marketing Manager.
- Lead all event participant recruitment and stewardship, ensuring accurate tracking in Salesforce.
- Build strong, long-lasting relationships with participants, donors and supporters.
- Maintain a rolling inventory of auction prizes for use at events.
- Work with staff and trustees to maximise uptake and support for third-party fundraising events.

Community & Individual Fundraising:
- Lead on community fundraising activities such as donor‑led campaigns, online raffles, and partner‑supported events.
- Maximise opportunities through national fundraising moments, such as Giving Tuesday and The Big Give.
- Develop new initiatives to engage individuals—such as former beneficiaries—in fundraising for Switch the Play.
- Produce supporter communications (event brochures, newsletters, Mailchimp campaigns) with support from Marketing.
- Contribute to the development of general and regular giving campaigns to grow our donor base.

What You’ll Bring

Skills & Attributes
- Strong project management capability with excellent planning and organisational skills.
- Confident communicator with the ability to build rapport quickly and influence at all levels.
- Outstanding attention to detail and ability to juggle multiple projects.
- Creative thinker and problem-solver who thrives in a fast-paced environment.
- Resilient, self-motivated, and a collaborative team player.
- Comfortable engaging with donors, supporters and high-profile individuals.
- Calm and adaptable during live events.

Experience
- Minimum three years’ experience planning and delivering fundraising events end‑to‑end.
- Experience driving participation through effective marketing and sales processes.
- Experience organising community fundraising initiatives and digital fundraising campaigns.
- Strong stewardship experience with donors and/or VIPs.
- Experience using a fundraising CRM (ideally Salesforce)

Desirable
- Relevant fundraising or higher education qualification.

Personal Qualities
- A passion for sport and supporting sportspeople through life’s transitions.
- Commitment to Switch the Play’s values and Team Code.
How to apply: Please apply via LinkedIn -https://www.linkedin.com/jobs/view/4368982327/ If you have any queries please email recruitment@switchtheplay.com.