Maggie's
Location
London
Benefits
Pulled from the full job description
- Company pension
- Financial planning services
Full job description
Description
You will be responsible for delivering the stewardship programme for high-value donors, with a series of communications and events touch points to meet the needs of potential and current supporters.As Philanthropy Engagement Co-ordinator, your work will ensure donors feel connected to and inspired by the charity.
You will be responsible for delivering a series of high profile, high value and exciting stewardship and fundraising events including carol concerts, dinners, receptions, garden parties and lunches, at a variety of luxury venues and at Maggie’s centres.
As part of this team, you will be responsible for raising capital and revenue funds to support Maggie’s network of centres across the UK. You will work with the wider Trusts & Philanthropy team to help coordinate local engagement events and you will also have the opportunity to work with other teams in Maggie’s to create innovative new events.
The post holder must be prepared to travel throughout London and occasionally throughout the rest of the UK and to work varying hours including occasional evenings, weekends and possibly overnight stays.
Key responsibilities
- Deliver a programme of stewardships events and communications at Maggie’s, from the brief process, managing logistics, through to successful delivery
- Produce and use event management tools such as Critical Paths, GANNT and RACI charts, including risk assessment, health and safety requirements and post-event evaluation reports
- Write copy for stewardship communications, event programmes and auction items and liaise with designers for their production
- Ensure that income targets are met, and events delivered with the best possible ROI.
- Work with the Corporate Partnerships team to secure sponsorship for events
- Work closely with the Trusts & Philanthropy team to maximise fundraising from high-value donors and funders
- Support the management of external committees of volunteer supporters, assisting them to secure sponsorship, advertising, ticket sales, and high value gifts in kind for Maggie’s Special Events
- Provide any relevant briefings in advance of Committee, Board or event planning meetings and prepare all papers required and writing minutes
- Recruit volunteers for events, produce briefings (written and in person) for event volunteers
A full list of responsibilities can be found in the attached job description.
Skills, knowledge and expertise
- Educated to degree level or equivalent professional experience in a related field
- At least two years events fundraising experience
- Experience working with high level supporters
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Proven customer service and excellent communication skills
- ThankQ or equivalent fundraising database system (essential)
- Ability to manage mass mailings including mail merge plus accurately manage data entry
- Competent with MS Office particularly Word, PowerPoint, and Excel
A full list of skills, knowledge and expertise can be found in the attached job description
Job benefits
- You’ll spend time at one of our incredible centres to experience our programme of support and see first-hand the difference we can make.
- A structured orientation week will cover everything you need to get settled in your new role.
- Holiday entitlement that helps you create a manageable work life balance.
- Generous sick leave cover.
- A supportive and friendly working environment.
- Tailored learning and development opportunities.
- Kitchen facilities with free tea, coffee and fruit bowl.
- Workplace pension and free financial advice from an independent financial advisor to help you plan for your future.
- Option to keep a pre-existing NHS pension if eligible.
- Travel and cycle loans.
- Eye test expenses and money towards glasses.
- Enhanced maternity pay.
- Our buddy system links you with a colleague to give you extra support in your first few months.
- Facilitated stress management courses and access to our clinical psychologists for support.
About Maggie’s
We provide free practical and emotional support for people living with cancer, and their family and friends. We have centres across the UK and a growing international network, with more planned for the future.
