Fundraising Events and Campaigns Manager
Everton
1 day ago
Full-time
On-site
Everton in the Community, Liverpool L4
Who are we:
Since 1988, Everton in the Community has become a dynamic force for good, harnessing the unifying power of football to drive social change and addressing societal challenges across Liverpool City Region. Supported by a team of over 130 full-time staff and over 200 volunteers, the independently governed and independently financed charity offers an extensive array of more than 60 programmes and initiatives that tackle a diverse range of social issues including health, employability, anti-social behaviour, crime, exploitation, education, dementia, and disability.
Everton in the Community stands firmly beside the most at-risk and most in need members of its local communities, but the needs of the city are ever-growing and ever-evolving and the official charity of Everton Football Club is committed to helping as many people as possible.
About the opportunity: We have a new opportunity for a Fundraising Events & Campaigns Manager to join the team.
As Fundraising Events & Campaigns Manager you will be responsible for developing and delivering Everton in the Community's fundraising events and campaigns strategy, leading a diverse portfolio of flagship fundraising events, mass participation activities, community fundraising initiatives and bespoke donor engagement events that support the charity's long-term fundraising objectives.
As a key member of the fundraising team, you will play a pivotal role in shaping how Everton in the Community communicates its vision, impact and ambitions. Through innovative event development, compelling fundraising campaigns and powerful storytelling, the role will inspire support, deepen relationships with stakeholders and create meaningful opportunities for individuals, communities and organisations to contribute to the charity's mission.
Safeguarding
- To understand the Club’s Safeguarding policy, procedures, and best practice guidelines.
- To use this understanding to ensure safe working practices, appropriate reporting of concerns and contribute positively to an Anti-bullying environment.
Who we are looking for: Essentially, we are looking for an individual who has significant experience of successfully developing and managing large-scale fundraising events, mass participation activities and high-value donor events within the charity sector.
Other Skills & Experience will include
- A proven track record of delivering fundraising income growth through strategic events, campaigns and supporter engagement initiatives
- Strong understanding of campaign planning, fundraising marketing and integrated communications, with the ability to create compelling supporter journeys and fundraising propositions
- Strong leadership and influencing skills and demonstratable experience of leading, motivating and developing staff, volunteers or project teams to deliver shared objectives
- Sound knowledge of the charity sector, fundraising regulation, donor stewardship principles and fundraising best practice
- Resilient and adaptable, with the confidence to make decisions, solve problems and respond positively to changing priorities and challenges
This role will be offered on a permanent contract working 35 hours per week and will be based at our Everton in the Community Campus, L4
The closing date for applications is Friday 16th October 2026, however, we reserve the right to close earlier should we receive a substantial amount of applications.
Everton Family Safer Recruitment Practices
The Everton Family is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
As a requirement of our safer recruitment practices, this role will require an Enhanced DBS check or evidence that you are subscribed to the DBS Update Service information of which can be found here
This role is subject to both evidence and verification of relevant qualifications including proof of eligibility to work in the UK which will be discussed with you if your application is successful.
Equity & Inclusion
Everton Football Club is committed to ensuring everyone is respected, celebrated and empowered for who they are, regardless of their identity. We welcome applications from all sections of the community and encourage applications from groups that are currently underrepresented in our workforce. We are dedicated to supporting the physical and mental/emotional wellbeing of all our people.
Should you have a disability or long-term health condition and require reasonable adjustments to be made to the application/interview/onboarding process, please let us know by contacting the Talent Acquisition Team via email - careers@evertonfc.com
Since 1988, Everton in the Community has become a dynamic force for good, harnessing the unifying power of football to drive social change and addressing societal challenges across Liverpool City Region. Supported by a team of over 130 full-time staff and over 200 volunteers, the independently governed and independently financed charity offers an extensive array of more than 60 programmes and initiatives that tackle a diverse range of social issues including health, employability, anti-social behaviour, crime, exploitation, education, dementia, and disability.
Everton in the Community stands firmly beside the most at-risk and most in need members of its local communities, but the needs of the city are ever-growing and ever-evolving and the official charity of Everton Football Club is committed to helping as many people as possible.
About the opportunity: We have a new opportunity for a Fundraising Events & Campaigns Manager to join the team.
As Fundraising Events & Campaigns Manager you will be responsible for developing and delivering Everton in the Community's fundraising events and campaigns strategy, leading a diverse portfolio of flagship fundraising events, mass participation activities, community fundraising initiatives and bespoke donor engagement events that support the charity's long-term fundraising objectives.
As a key member of the fundraising team, you will play a pivotal role in shaping how Everton in the Community communicates its vision, impact and ambitions. Through innovative event development, compelling fundraising campaigns and powerful storytelling, the role will inspire support, deepen relationships with stakeholders and create meaningful opportunities for individuals, communities and organisations to contribute to the charity's mission.
Safeguarding
- To understand the Club’s Safeguarding policy, procedures, and best practice guidelines.
- To use this understanding to ensure safe working practices, appropriate reporting of concerns and contribute positively to an Anti-bullying environment.
Who we are looking for: Essentially, we are looking for an individual who has significant experience of successfully developing and managing large-scale fundraising events, mass participation activities and high-value donor events within the charity sector.
Other Skills & Experience will include
- A proven track record of delivering fundraising income growth through strategic events, campaigns and supporter engagement initiatives
- Strong understanding of campaign planning, fundraising marketing and integrated communications, with the ability to create compelling supporter journeys and fundraising propositions
- Strong leadership and influencing skills and demonstratable experience of leading, motivating and developing staff, volunteers or project teams to deliver shared objectives
- Sound knowledge of the charity sector, fundraising regulation, donor stewardship principles and fundraising best practice
- Resilient and adaptable, with the confidence to make decisions, solve problems and respond positively to changing priorities and challenges
This role will be offered on a permanent contract working 35 hours per week and will be based at our Everton in the Community Campus, L4
The closing date for applications is Friday 16th October 2026, however, we reserve the right to close earlier should we receive a substantial amount of applications.
Everton Family Safer Recruitment Practices
The Everton Family is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
As a requirement of our safer recruitment practices, this role will require an Enhanced DBS check or evidence that you are subscribed to the DBS Update Service information of which can be found here
This role is subject to both evidence and verification of relevant qualifications including proof of eligibility to work in the UK which will be discussed with you if your application is successful.
Equity & Inclusion
Everton Football Club is committed to ensuring everyone is respected, celebrated and empowered for who they are, regardless of their identity. We welcome applications from all sections of the community and encourage applications from groups that are currently underrepresented in our workforce. We are dedicated to supporting the physical and mental/emotional wellbeing of all our people.
Should you have a disability or long-term health condition and require reasonable adjustments to be made to the application/interview/onboarding process, please let us know by contacting the Talent Acquisition Team via email - careers@evertonfc.com