Application Guide

How to Apply for Fundraising Manager - Community, events and stewardship

at The Katie Piper Foundation

🏢 About The Katie Piper Foundation

The Katie Piper Foundation is a unique charity founded by burns survivor Katie Piper, focusing on rehabilitation and support for burns survivors through pioneering programs. Working here means contributing directly to life-changing work that helps people rebuild their lives after traumatic injuries, with a mission-driven culture that values compassion and innovation in rehabilitation services.

About This Role

This part-time remote role involves developing and managing community fundraising events while building strong supporter networks to grow income for burns survivor rehabilitation. You'll create engaging fundraising plans and provide exceptional stewardship to donors, directly impacting the foundation's ability to expand its vital support services for survivors.

💡 A Day in the Life

A typical day might involve virtual meetings with community fundraisers to plan their events, developing personalized stewardship communications for donors, analyzing fundraising data to identify new opportunities, and collaborating remotely with the team to shape the annual fundraising strategy. You'll balance administrative tasks with creative planning to grow the supporter network that funds burns rehabilitation services.

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🎯 Who The Katie Piper Foundation Is Looking For

  • Has 2+ years experience managing fundraising events from conception to execution, with proven results in income generation
  • Demonstrates ability to identify and develop third-party fundraising opportunities through community partnerships
  • Shows genuine passion for burns survivor rehabilitation with understanding of the foundation's specific mission
  • Possesses strong skills in building and nurturing supporter networks through personalized stewardship approaches

📝 Tips for Applying to The Katie Piper Foundation

1

Highlight specific experience with community fundraising events that grew supporter networks, not just event management

2

Include metrics showing how your stewardship increased donor retention or fundraising income in previous roles

3

Demonstrate knowledge of burns rehabilitation challenges and why the Katie Piper Foundation's approach resonates with you

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Show how you've successfully managed part-time or remote fundraising projects with clear outcomes

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Reference specific third-party events you've championed and how you maximized their fundraising potential

✉️ What to Emphasize in Your Cover Letter

['Your specific experience developing supporter-led fundraising events and measurable outcomes', "How you've built and maintained community networks that sustained long-term fundraising relationships", 'Your understanding of burns survivor rehabilitation and why this cause personally motivates you', "Examples of how you've created inclusive community fundraising plans that engaged diverse supporters"]

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🔍 Research Before Applying

To stand out, make sure you've researched:

  • → Katie Piper's personal story and her foundation's specific rehabilitation programs (like the Rebuild program)
  • → The foundation's current fundraising events and community initiatives from their website and social media
  • → Challenges facing burns survivors in the UK healthcare and rehabilitation system
  • → The foundation's annual reports to understand their funding needs and growth priorities

💬 Prepare for These Interview Topics

Based on this role, you may be asked about:

1 Describe how you would develop a 12-month community fundraising plan for burns survivor rehabilitation
2 Share a specific example of how you maximized fundraising from a third-party event you championed
3 How would you build a thriving network of remote supporters for a cause like burns rehabilitation?
4 What stewardship strategies have you used to turn one-time donors into recurring supporters?
5 How would you measure success in this role, and what KPIs would you prioritize for community fundraising?
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⚠️ Common Mistakes to Avoid

  • Generic event management experience without specific fundraising outcomes or donor stewardship examples
  • No demonstrated understanding of or passion for burns survivor rehabilitation as a specific cause
  • Focusing only on large-scale events rather than community-building and supporter network development

📅 Application Timeline

This position is open until filled. However, we recommend applying as soon as possible as roles at mission-driven organizations tend to fill quickly.

Typical hiring timeline:

1

Application Review

1-2 weeks

2

Initial Screening

Phone call or written assessment

3

Interviews

1-2 rounds, usually virtual

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Offer

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