Events & Supporter Fundraising Executive (Full-time, permanent role, based at Celtic Park)

Celtic FC Foundation is looking to recruit an Events & Supporter Fundraising Executive. Reporting to the Events and Supporter Fundraising Manager, the successful applicant will be responsible for the day-to-day co-ordination of the fundraising events/initiatives and supporter fundraising portfolio.  This will include meeting income generation targets, the identification and development of new opportunities and the maintenance and extension of existing support.  

Key accountabilities will include:

• Promote the ethos and aims of Celtic FC Foundation to partners, supporters and other contacts.
• Co-ordinate the fundraising events/initiatives and supporter fundraising portfolio
• Research and develop ideas for the fundraising events/initiatives and supporter fundraising calendar to increase charity income
• Source and secure event and initiative sales
• Assist with the delivery of other fundraising initiatives such as season ticket renewals and online auctions
• Attend fundraising events as directed and provide support to colleagues
• Liaise with the Finance and Administration teams to ensure accurate input to CRM/monitoring and evaluation system(s) and timely provision of subsequent reports and analysis
• Provide an exceptional standard of care to supporters and donors, with regular communication pre, during and post events/initiatives
• Liaise with and provide support to various event fundraising committees and supporters' events.
• Record and monitor fundraising income and expenditure
• Lead on and assist with fundraising events as directed by Line Manager
• Manage copy-writing for PR/Editorial in relation to the fundraising events/initiative and supporter fundraising portfolio
• Manage provision of relevant information and input to Multimedia for social media purposes
• Provide cover for website and social media channels from an Events & Supporter Fundraising perspective, in the absence of Multimedia Executive
• Lead on health and safety and risk assessment requirements for all Foundation income generation events and initiatives
• Build and maintain relationships and provide assistance to groups of supporters undertaking third party or their own fundraising activities

Skills and Experience required:

• Applicants should possess a minimum of three years of demonstrable experience in fundraising or sales, along with a proven track record in coordinating events and initiatives, and engaging with the public or working in client-facing roles
• The ideal candidate will have a comprehensive understanding of Celtic FC football club and its charitable roots. They should exhibit exceptional interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills, coupled with strong persuasion, negotiation, and influencing abilities. Comfort with networking, along with excellent organisational and administrative skills, is essential

Additional requirements:

• Candidates must also have a working knowledge of Microsoft Office or XP software applications and should hold a full UK driving licence

Application method: CV & covering letter

Application deadline:    Friday September 27, 2024