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Lord's Taverners

• United Kingdom
• Non-profit Organizations
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Special Events Manager

  • Jun 2023 - Present

  London, England, United Kingdom To manage the planning and delivery of the existing programme of Special Events for fundraising and stewardship. To develop and champion new events alongside the Head of Major Donors and Special Events. Responsibilities: • Manage a portfolio of events from planning and budgeting, through to delivery and evaluation ensuring high quality and enjoyable events for all supporters involved and maximising income generation • Supplier management - venue negotiations, speakers, production,… Show more To manage the planning and delivery of the existing programme of Special Events for fundraising and stewardship. To develop and champion new events alongside the Head of Major Donors and Special Events. Responsibilities: • Manage a portfolio of events from planning and budgeting, through to delivery and evaluation ensuring high quality and enjoyable events for all supporters involved and maximising income generation • Supplier management - venue negotiations, speakers, production, catering and other key suppliers to the event. • Securing gift in kind to support events through suppliers and auctions where possible • Risk assessment, including health and safety, staff briefings, and management of access issues. • Overseeing ticket administration including with support from the Special Events and Major Donor Executive • Work with the marketing department for all event marketing and collateral for the event, including advertising and promotional materials, auctions, brochures, other materials prior to and at the event. • Post event management including data gathering, prize fulfilment, and acknowledgements to donors and supporters. • Working with the Head of Major Donors and Special Events and Head of Corporate to secure event sponsorship and managing sponsor liaison • Support the Head of Major Donors and Special Events in developing new events concepts into the events programme, including new formats, speakers, venues and fundraising methodologies. • Working with and establishing new event committees that support our strategic goals • Ensure the effective flow of communication and develop strong working relationships with colleagues to ensure that Special Events plans are understood and supported • Keep abreast of legislation and tax issues relating to fundraising • Ensure all supporter records are kept up to date • Ensure GDPR compliant • Be an advocate for the Lord’s Taverners (LT), our programmes and the impact they have on children and young people Show less