Fundraising, Sponsorship & Events Manager – Charity

Hours: Part-time – 4 days (Tuesday and Wednesday in office).

We are looking for a proactive, creative and results driven Fundraising, Sponsorship & Events Manager to play a key role in growing income, developing meaningful partnerships and delivering successful events that support ORT UK’s mission to transform lives through education.

Working with the Head of Fundraising, CEO and the team, this is an exciting and varied role that combines fundraising, relationship building and event management. The successful candidate will be responsible for identifying and securing new fundraising and sponsorship opportunities, nurturing relationships with existing donors, corporate partners and supporters, and planning and delivering engaging, high-quality events that raise vital funds and strengthen ORT UK’s profile within the community.

Working closely with the wider team, the role will help drive fundraising initiatives that support ORT UK’s work both locally, through its ORT JUMP Mentoring and Employability Skills Programmes, and internationally, through the World ORT network, helping to provide young people with the skills, confidence and opportunities to build brighter futures.

We are seeking someone with excellent communication and organisational skills, a creative and entrepreneurial approach, and a genuine passion for building relationships and making a difference. The ideal candidate will be confident in developing new opportunities, managing multiple projects and bringing fresh ideas and energy to an established and ambitious fundraising programme.

This is a fantastic opportunity to make a meaningful impact, helping ORT UK grow its supporter network, increase fundraising income and deliver inspiring events that bring people together in support of education and opportunity.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Fundraising & Income Generation

• Identify, develop and deliver fundraising opportunities to generate income and support ORT UK’s charitable objectives.

• Build and maintain strong relationships with existing donors, supporters and key stakeholders, while proactively identifying opportunities to engage new supporters.

• Develop creative fundraising initiatives and campaigns to maximise income and broaden ORT UK’s supporter base.

• Work closely with the wider team to achieve fundraising targets and contribute to the organisation’s overall fundraising strategy.

Corporate Sponsorship & Partnerships

• Identify, approach and secure new corporate sponsors and partners to support ORT UK’s events, programmes and fundraising activities.

• Develop compelling sponsorship proposals and partnership opportunities that align with both ORT UK’s objectives and the interests of potential sponsors.

• Nurture and strengthen existing corporate relationships, ensuring sponsors feel valued, engaged and recognised for their support.

• Explore opportunities for long-term partnerships that deliver sustainable income and mutual benefit.

Event Planning & Delivery

• Plan, organise and deliver a varied programme of high-quality fundraising, networking and community events.

• Manage all aspects of event delivery, including budgets, venues, suppliers, guest lists, sponsorship, logistics and on-the-day coordination.

• Develop innovative event concepts that engage supporters, attract new audiences and maximise fundraising potential.

• Work collaboratively with colleagues, volunteers, committees and external partners to ensure events are delivered successfully.

• Evaluate event performance, including income, expenditure, attendance and supporter engagement, to inform future planning.

• Relationship management and community engagement.

• Build and nurture meaningful relationships across ORT UK’s donor, corporate and wider community networks.

• Identify opportunities to increase awareness of ORT UK’s work, including ORT JUMP and its support of educational programmes through the World ORT network.

• Represent ORT UK professionally at events, meetings and networking opportunities.

• Ensure supporters, sponsors and donors receive excellent stewardship and regular engagement.

Planning, Reporting & Collaboration

• Manage fundraising and event budgets, ensuring activities are financially effective and deliver strong returns.

• Monitor income, sponsorship commitments and event performance against agreed targets.

• Maintain accurate donor, sponsor and event records, supporting effective relationship management and follow-up.

• Collaborate with colleagues across fundraising, marketing and programmes to ensure activities are aligned with ORT UK’s wider goals.

• Contribute fresh ideas and a proactive approach to continuously improving fundraising, sponsorship and event activities

PERSON SPECIFICATION

Hard Skills

Essential

• Fundraising & Income Generation: Strong ability to identify fundraising opportunities, generate income and achieve financial targets.

• Relationship Building & Communication: Excellent interpersonal, communication and negotiation skills, with the ability to engage donors, secure sponsorships and build lasting partnerships.

• Event Planning & Organisation: Excellent organisational and project management skills, with the ability to manage multiple events, budgets and deadlines while maintaining strong attention to detail.

Desirable

• Charity Sector Knowledge: Understanding of fundraising within the charity, education or non-profit sector, particularly within the Jewish community.

• Donor Management & CRM Systems: Ability to use donor databases and CRM systems to manage relationships, track fundraising activity and monitor income.

• Marketing & Digital Engagement: Ability to use social media, email marketing and digital platforms to promote fundraising campaigns, sponsorship opportunities and events.

Soft Skills

Essential

• Excellent Communication & Interpersonal Skills: Confident, personable and engaging, with the ability to build strong relationships with donors, sponsors, colleagues and supporters.

• Highly Organised & Detail-Oriented: Ability to manage multiple priorities, work effectively under pressure and meet deadlines while maintaining high standards.

• Proactive, Creative & Self-Motivated: A positive, enthusiastic and solutions-focused approach, with the initiative to identify new opportunities, contribute fresh ideas and work both independently and collaboratively.

Desirable

• Adaptability & Flexibility: Ability to respond positively to changing priorities, embrace new challenges and adapt to the evolving needs of the organisation.

• Networking & Relationship Development: A natural ability to connect with people, build rapport and develop meaningful relationships within the community. • Passion & Enthusiasm: A genuine interest in charitable causes, education and making a positive impact, with the enthusiasm to champion ORT UK’s mission and values.

Tools and Systems

Essential

• Microsoft Office – Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook.

• Experience using spreadsheets to manage event budgets, track fundraising income and monitor expenditure.

• Experience using digital communication and presentation tools to develop sponsorship proposals, manage event invitations and communicate with supporters.

• Experience using databases or systems to maintain accurate donor, sponsor and guest records.

• Experience using online tools to research potential sponsors, donors and corporate partners.

Desirable

• Experience using fundraising CRM databases, e.g. Raiser’s Edge or Salesforce.

• Experience using event management and ticketing platforms, e.g. Eventbrite.

• Experience using email marketing platforms, e.g. Mailchimp or Createsend.

• Experience using digital fundraising and online donation platforms, e.g. JustGiving.

For more information about the role, or to receive a personal recommendation, please contact our recruitment team. Melissa – [email protected] or Yael – [email protected]

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