Fundraising Co-ordinator (Campaigns & Events)

Fundraising Co-ordinator (Campaigns & Events)

Manchester, Greater Manchester (with hybrid working)

Who Are We?

Nationally significant and focused on a fair and equal society, we are the LGBT Foundation, a charity supporting the needs of people who identify as lesbian, gay, bisexual, and trans.

Serving over 40,000 people each year, we provide information to a further 200,000 individuals online, making us one of the most significant charities of our kind in the UK. We help all LGBT people achieve their full potential and aim to be ‘here if you need us,’ living by our hashtag #EqualityWins.

We’re looking for a Fundraising Co-ordinator to join us on a full-time, permanent basis, working 35 hours per week.

The Benefits

- Salary of £27,927 per annum

- 26 days’ annual leave, increasing by one day up to 31 days after five years’ service, plus bank holidays

- Sector-leading 10% employer’s contributory pension

- Staff counselling scheme

- Cycle to Work / Technology Scheme

- Season Ticket Loan

- Free annual flu jab

- Free VDU eye care test

- Staff social budget

- Dedicated training budget for each member of staff and support with Personal Development Plans

- Relaxed dress code

If you’re a creative fundraiser with experience in event co-ordination, this is your opportunity to join our impactful and inspiring organisation.

This is more than a charity events role, you’ll be helping to spark moments of connection, celebration, and solidarity. Every campaign you co-ordinate will be a rallying cry for equality, and every event you deliver will leave a lasting legacy of hope and empowerment.

What’s more, with flexible hybrid working, dedicated training and development and a supportive, inclusive culture, you’ll have the freedom, tools, and encouragement to thrive both professionally and personally.

So, if you want to join us in creating unforgettable moments that make a real difference, apply now to turn your passion for events and fundraising into lasting impact.

The Role

As Fundraising Co-ordinator, you’ll support the growth of our supporter base by co-ordinating fundraising appeals, mobilisation campaigns, and engagement events.

Working within a collaborative Fundraising and Marketing team, you’ll help deliver high-quality events and impactful campaigns that showcase our work empowering LGBTQ+ communities and driving positive change.

You’ll plan and deliver quarterly fundraising appeals, supporter engagement events, and the annual fundraising gala. This includes everything from securing venues, managing RSVPs, and arranging refreshments to sourcing raffle and auction prizes.

Additionally, you will:

- Support the development and delivery of individual giving appeals

- Provide key logistical support for Pride season

- Assist with volunteer days, corporate engagement events, and workshops

- Help to recruit and supervise fundraising volunteers

- Maintain meticulous event and campaign records

About You

To be considered as a Fundraising Co-ordinator, you will need:

- Fundraising experience (individual giving/public and corporate partnerships)

- Experience co-ordinating high-quality events

- The proven ability to balance competing priorities and demands when co-ordinating multiple event plans or projects

- Familiarity with digital platforms and tools such as Salesforce, Eventbrite, Video Call Software and Microsoft packages

- An understanding of charity fundraising, including public donations and corporate partnerships

- An understanding of events management

- An awareness of LGBTQ+ issues, health, and wellbeing

The closing date for this role is 9am on 27th August 2025.

Interviews will take place on 5th September 2025 in person in Manchester.

Other organisations may call this role Fundraising Officer, Fundraising Executive, Fundraiser, Charity Fundraiser, Events Fundraiser, Events Co-ordinator, Charity Events Officer, Community Fundraising Officer, Community Fundraiser, Charity Fundraising Co-ordinator, or Charity Fundraising Officer.

Webrecruit and the LGBT Foundation are equal opportunities employers, value diversity and are strongly committed to providing equal employment opportunities for all employees and all applicants for employment. Equal opportunities are the only acceptable way to conduct business and we believe that the more inclusive our environments are, the better our work will be.

So, if you want to help us empower and uplift thousands every year as a Fundraising Co-ordinator, please apply via the button shown. This vacancy is being advertised by Webrecruit. The services advertised by Webrecruit are those of an Employment Agency.