Events Community Fundraiser
| Posting date: | 16 September 2025 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | Not specified |
| Additional salary information: | £33,000 - £35,000 plus car allowance (depending on experience) |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 16 October 2025 |
| Location: | Oxford, OX2 0QH |
| Company: | RABI |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 49 |
Summary
Job Advert
RABI is the farmers charity.
RABI supports farming people across England, Wales and NI with expert, one-to-one practical, financial and emotional help, all
year round. From confidential advice and mental health support to direct financial assistance, their tailored services respond to
the unique challenges of farming life.
At the heart of RABI’s mission is a commitment to strengthening resilience; helping farming people feel valued, supported and
better equipped to navigate uncertainty and change. RABI is working to close the farming wellbeing gap and build a future where
farming people can thrive.
Over the past 25 years alone, RABI has delivered almost £250 Million in direct financial support to the farming community, whilst
the charity’s professional counselling service has provided 11,500 free sessions to farming people since 2022. RABI’s wrap-around
support services continue to evolve, reaching more people year on year.
RABI is on a journey to help shape a future farmers deserve.
ROLE OVERVIEW:
The Events Community Fundraiser will lead the development and delivery of RABI’s community events programme, working closely with
volunteers, regional supporters, and local stakeholders. This pivotal role focuses on organising and supporting fundraising events
that unite our community while driving vital income generation. The Events Community Fundraiser will not manage every community
fundraising event directly, but will provide the necessary support, training and guidance to ensure volunteers and local teams are
equipped to execute fundraising activities successfully.
As a key player in our community-focused fundraising efforts, the Events Community Fundraiser will be at the forefront of
fostering regional engagement and support for our committees and community groups, ensuring the continued success and growth of
RABI’s fundraising events portfolio. This role will also be responsible for identifying and scaling key events that have the
potential to be rolled out nationally, expanding RABI’s reach and impact across a broader geographic area.
With a strong emphasis on relationship management and supporter stewardship, the Events Community Fundraiser will spearhead the
growth of community-led fundraising initiatives, ensuring that both supporters and volunteers (committee and non-committee) feel
valued and empowered. Supported by both centralised and regional teams, this role will play an instrumental part in helping RABI
achieve its ambitious five-year fundraising goal of £10 million.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
* Event Planning and Coordination: Organise and manage a wide range of community fundraising events (e.g. agriculture shows,
supporter-led, community and corporate) from concept to execution, ensuring every event is well-planned and runs smoothly.
* Community Engagement: Develop relationships with local community groups, businesses and individuals to foster collaboration and
secure event participation. Act as the main point of contact for community stakeholders and partners.
* Promotion and Marketing: Work with the Marketing and Communications team to help create event marketing materials to promote
events and drive participation.
* Fundraising Strategy: Set and achieve fundraising targets for each event. Identify new opportunities for fundraising through
events and provide recommendations for improving event-related fundraising efforts.
* Volunteer Management: Support volunteers with event planning, logistics and on-the-day activities, ensuring a smooth and
efficient operation.
* Budget Management: Develop and manage event budgets, ensuring that expenses are controlled and fundraising goals are met.
Monitor event spending and provide regular budget reports.
* Donor and Sponsor Stewardship: Cultivate relationships with donors and sponsors, ensuring they are properly acknowledged and
thanked for their contributions.
* On-the-Day Event Management: Oversee the event on the day to ensure smooth execution, including coordinating logistics,
managing staff and volunteers and troubleshooting any issues that arise.
* Post-Event Evaluation: Conduct post-event evaluations, analysing successes and areas for improvement. Provide detailed reports
on fundraising outcomes and gather feedback from participants to inform future event improvements.
* Collaboration: Work collaboratively with other departments (Marketing and Communications, Service Delivery, Volunteering and
Finance, etc) to align community fundraising efforts with RABI’s overall purpose and goals.
* Compliance: Ensure compliance with fundraising regulations, GDPR and best practice standards, upholding RABI’s commitment to
ethical and legal fundraising.
* Systems: Effectively use RABI’s CRM (Microsoft Dynamics) to track donor engagement, segment audiences and identify growth
opportunities.
PERSON SPECIFICATION:
Essential:
* Proven experience in community fundraising, regional fundraising or events within the charity sector.
* A track record of delivering successful community fundraising events.
* Excellent relationship-building skills, equipped with the skills to engage and inspire a wide range of supporters, stakeholders
and volunteers.
* Financial awareness and planning with the ability to develop and manage project-level budgets.
* Strong project management and organisational skills, capable of managing multiple fundraising activities simultaneously.
* Proficiency in CRM systems and digital fundraising platforms, preferably Microsoft Dynamics.
* Understanding of fundraising regulations, GDPR and best practices in community fundraising.
* A self-motivated, proactive and results-driven approach to work with the ability to work independently and as part of a team.
* Creative and proactive approach to problem-solving and idea generation.
* Empathy with the farming community and an understanding of the challenges faced in rural life.
Desirable:
* Experience working in a charity focused on rural, agricultural or community-based initiatives.
* A full UK driving licence, as travel within England and Wales will be required.
* Knowledge of agriculture and the farming sector, with an ability to tailor fundraising approaches accordingly.
This role profile is not exhaustive and is subject to review in conjunction with the postholder, as per future developments at
RABI.
Early applications are encouraged for this position as shortlisting and interviews will take place on a rolling basis. We reserve
the right to close this advertisement early if we receive a suitable application prior to the deadline.
Benefits
* Enrolment in Nest on commencement of employment and then the opportunity to join RABI’s group pension scheme with Standard
Life, where RABI make contributions equivalent to 10% of your basic salary, provided you make a personal contribution of 5%.
* Life assurance from day one.
* Access to our Employee Assistance Programme.
RABI is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. It aims to ensure that all employment practices secure equality of opportunity
and that no prospective or current employee receives less than favourable treatment at RABI because of their sex, sexual
orientation, age, race, religion, belief, ethnic origin, disability, marital, or for any other reason which cannot be shown to be
justifiable. Our recruitment process is designed to ensure that individuals are selected based solely on their relevant skills,
experience, qualifications and abilities.
RABI is the farmers charity.
RABI supports farming people across England, Wales and NI with expert, one-to-one practical, financial and emotional help, all
year round. From confidential advice and mental health support to direct financial assistance, their tailored services respond to
the unique challenges of farming life.
At the heart of RABI’s mission is a commitment to strengthening resilience; helping farming people feel valued, supported and
better equipped to navigate uncertainty and change. RABI is working to close the farming wellbeing gap and build a future where
farming people can thrive.
Over the past 25 years alone, RABI has delivered almost £250 Million in direct financial support to the farming community, whilst
the charity’s professional counselling service has provided 11,500 free sessions to farming people since 2022. RABI’s wrap-around
support services continue to evolve, reaching more people year on year.
RABI is on a journey to help shape a future farmers deserve.
ROLE OVERVIEW:
The Events Community Fundraiser will lead the development and delivery of RABI’s community events programme, working closely with
volunteers, regional supporters, and local stakeholders. This pivotal role focuses on organising and supporting fundraising events
that unite our community while driving vital income generation. The Events Community Fundraiser will not manage every community
fundraising event directly, but will provide the necessary support, training and guidance to ensure volunteers and local teams are
equipped to execute fundraising activities successfully.
As a key player in our community-focused fundraising efforts, the Events Community Fundraiser will be at the forefront of
fostering regional engagement and support for our committees and community groups, ensuring the continued success and growth of
RABI’s fundraising events portfolio. This role will also be responsible for identifying and scaling key events that have the
potential to be rolled out nationally, expanding RABI’s reach and impact across a broader geographic area.
With a strong emphasis on relationship management and supporter stewardship, the Events Community Fundraiser will spearhead the
growth of community-led fundraising initiatives, ensuring that both supporters and volunteers (committee and non-committee) feel
valued and empowered. Supported by both centralised and regional teams, this role will play an instrumental part in helping RABI
achieve its ambitious five-year fundraising goal of £10 million.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
* Event Planning and Coordination: Organise and manage a wide range of community fundraising events (e.g. agriculture shows,
supporter-led, community and corporate) from concept to execution, ensuring every event is well-planned and runs smoothly.
* Community Engagement: Develop relationships with local community groups, businesses and individuals to foster collaboration and
secure event participation. Act as the main point of contact for community stakeholders and partners.
* Promotion and Marketing: Work with the Marketing and Communications team to help create event marketing materials to promote
events and drive participation.
* Fundraising Strategy: Set and achieve fundraising targets for each event. Identify new opportunities for fundraising through
events and provide recommendations for improving event-related fundraising efforts.
* Volunteer Management: Support volunteers with event planning, logistics and on-the-day activities, ensuring a smooth and
efficient operation.
* Budget Management: Develop and manage event budgets, ensuring that expenses are controlled and fundraising goals are met.
Monitor event spending and provide regular budget reports.
* Donor and Sponsor Stewardship: Cultivate relationships with donors and sponsors, ensuring they are properly acknowledged and
thanked for their contributions.
* On-the-Day Event Management: Oversee the event on the day to ensure smooth execution, including coordinating logistics,
managing staff and volunteers and troubleshooting any issues that arise.
* Post-Event Evaluation: Conduct post-event evaluations, analysing successes and areas for improvement. Provide detailed reports
on fundraising outcomes and gather feedback from participants to inform future event improvements.
* Collaboration: Work collaboratively with other departments (Marketing and Communications, Service Delivery, Volunteering and
Finance, etc) to align community fundraising efforts with RABI’s overall purpose and goals.
* Compliance: Ensure compliance with fundraising regulations, GDPR and best practice standards, upholding RABI’s commitment to
ethical and legal fundraising.
* Systems: Effectively use RABI’s CRM (Microsoft Dynamics) to track donor engagement, segment audiences and identify growth
opportunities.
PERSON SPECIFICATION:
Essential:
* Proven experience in community fundraising, regional fundraising or events within the charity sector.
* A track record of delivering successful community fundraising events.
* Excellent relationship-building skills, equipped with the skills to engage and inspire a wide range of supporters, stakeholders
and volunteers.
* Financial awareness and planning with the ability to develop and manage project-level budgets.
* Strong project management and organisational skills, capable of managing multiple fundraising activities simultaneously.
* Proficiency in CRM systems and digital fundraising platforms, preferably Microsoft Dynamics.
* Understanding of fundraising regulations, GDPR and best practices in community fundraising.
* A self-motivated, proactive and results-driven approach to work with the ability to work independently and as part of a team.
* Creative and proactive approach to problem-solving and idea generation.
* Empathy with the farming community and an understanding of the challenges faced in rural life.
Desirable:
* Experience working in a charity focused on rural, agricultural or community-based initiatives.
* A full UK driving licence, as travel within England and Wales will be required.
* Knowledge of agriculture and the farming sector, with an ability to tailor fundraising approaches accordingly.
This role profile is not exhaustive and is subject to review in conjunction with the postholder, as per future developments at
RABI.
Early applications are encouraged for this position as shortlisting and interviews will take place on a rolling basis. We reserve
the right to close this advertisement early if we receive a suitable application prior to the deadline.
Benefits
* Enrolment in Nest on commencement of employment and then the opportunity to join RABI’s group pension scheme with Standard
Life, where RABI make contributions equivalent to 10% of your basic salary, provided you make a personal contribution of 5%.
* Life assurance from day one.
* Access to our Employee Assistance Programme.
RABI is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. It aims to ensure that all employment practices secure equality of opportunity
and that no prospective or current employee receives less than favourable treatment at RABI because of their sex, sexual
orientation, age, race, religion, belief, ethnic origin, disability, marital, or for any other reason which cannot be shown to be
justifiable. Our recruitment process is designed to ensure that individuals are selected based solely on their relevant skills,
experience, qualifications and abilities.