Senior Philanthropy & Special Events Officer

Background:

Women for Women International works with women and girls affected by conflict as they rebuild their lives.

When war breaks out, women find ways to feed and care for their families. To cope with trauma. To survive. And amid violence and instability, they're often left putting the pieces back together with little support.

By investing in women and girls affected by conflict, we ensure they have the skills, resources and support they need to recover and to thrive. Despite the challenges, they form networks, enhance their income and save money, strengthen knowledge about their health and rights and grow as leaders in their homes and communities. 

About the role:

We are looking for an experienced and organised events professional to join our Philanthropy team. This is an exciting opportunity to deliver memorable events, build lasting relationships with donors and supporters, and help raise vital income for Women for Women International's work.

Working closely with the Acting Head of Philanthropy & Special Events and the Philanthropy Manager, you will support our strategy for raising income from special events and philanthropy programmes. You will maintain and refine the delivery of our flagship events, coordinate smaller cultivation events that build the philanthropy pipeline, and engage existing donors, events committees and Ambassadors.

Key responsibilities include:

·       Leading the logistics and on-site management of flagship, cultivation and third-party events, including production plans, run-sheets, volunteers (up to 80) and risk assessments.

·       Building and maintaining relationships with major donors, event partners, events committees, Ambassadors and suppliers.

·       Coordinating cultivation and stewardship plans and supporting funding proposals, cases for support, reports and donor communications.

·       Managing guest lists, RSVPs, ticket and table sales, invoicing and accurate supporter records in line with data protection requirements.

·       Working with an external consultant to oversee event and donor materials, from design and copy through to print and online delivery.

·       Creating web, social and email content, and managing digital event platforms linked to fundraising KPIs.

·       Monitoring event budgets and income and expenditure, liaising across teams to ensure contracts, insurance and due diligence are in place.

·       Identifying and securing third-party partners, including pro bono and gift-in-kind support.

·       Sharing events expertise with colleagues across the organisation and representing Women for Women International at external events.

This role will suit someone who combines excellent organisation with a warm, professional approach to relationships. You will have demonstrable experience of coordinating and delivering complex events, including logistics, supplier coordination and on-the-day delivery, alongside strong project management skills and the ability to manage multiple workstreams and deadlines accurately. You will be an excellent written and verbal communicator, confident using Microsoft 365 and a CRM or fundraising database, and able to stay calm and exercise sound judgement under pressure. Experience of fundraising or cultivation events in the charity sector, and of working in international development or with women's rights organisations, is desirable. The role involves working long hours and away from the office at events, with some lifting at set-up and set-down. Applicants must have an existing and ongoing right to work in the UK without sponsorship from Women for Women International.

Why Join Us?

At Women for Women International, you will find more than just a job. You will join a passionate team committed to creating meaningful change in the lives of the women we serve. We champion collaboration, integrity, inclusion. This is a great opportunity to grow your career in a rewarding environment that champions both professional and personal development.

Diversity at Women for Women International is about inclusion, embracing differences, creating possibilities and growing together for better performance. We embrace diversity in our workforce. This means giving full and fair consideration to all applicants and continuing development of all employees regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, race, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, marriage and civil partnership, political opinions, and pregnancy and maternity. Applications are welcomed and encouraged from all interested parties.

All our staff are required to adhere to WfWI's Code of Conduct and Safeguarding policies and to our organizational values: Empowerment, Integrity, Respect, Resilience and the Leadership Principles: Decisive, Accountable, Courageous, Adaptable and Inclusive.

This role is based in the UK. Please note Women for Women International does not offer sponsorship for potential candidates.

If you will need reasonable adjustments for the application process, please contact via the UK Recruitment email address, on our recruitment page on our Women for Women International UK website.

How to apply

Click on the 'Apply via website' button below to apply online.

Closing date for applications is Sunday 29th November

Interviews will take place on 8th & 9th December (1st Interviews) online and 16th December (2nd Interviews) in person at our London office. Please hold these dates in your diary.