Jessica Broad

Experience

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  Alzheimer's Society

  Sept 2011 - May 2012

  Responsible for the administration and supporter care of a number of high-profile running events, including being the first point of contact for runners and assisting with event day planning and logistics. Supported the Running Events Team with daily administrative tasks, recruiting volunteers and advertising running places.

  • Events Assistant

    Jan 2012 - May 2012

  • Running Events Intern

    Sept 2011 - Dec 2011
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  The National Brain Appeal

  Jul 2012 - Oct 2015

  Specialised in creating and delivering the charity's Special Events programme for a range of audiences from hospital staff and patients to high-value donors and partners.

  • Fundraising Officer

    Jul 2014 - Oct 2015

  • Fundraising Coordinator

    Jul 2012 - Jul 2014
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  I CAN

  Oct 2015 - Dec 2016

  Senior Special Events Fundraiser

  Relationship manager for an ambitious and proactive Executive Appeal Board - and provided executive support to the Chair - to plan and deliver Special Events to engage their personal and business contacts, as well as the charity's high-value partners.

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  ELEVATE Mentoring

  Feb 2019 - Dec 2019

  Mentorship - Mentee

  ELEVATE is a free mentorship programme to support, inspire and elevate ambitious people within the events industry.I was partnered with a highly skilled events mentor - Leyanne Jenkins. Leyanne guided me through reviewing my career and skills, including advising on my LinkedIn profile, CV, training opportunities and the power of networking. I learnt a great deal from Leyanne about the events industry, as well as my personal and professional development.

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  JDRF UK

  Mar 2020 - Jan 2023

  Responsible for the strategic planning and delivery of the charity's Special Events. Managed a team of two and annual budgets of up to £1m. Relationship manager for executives and high-value external stakeholders (including VIPs, guests, sponsors, partners and Committees), as well as managing supporter-led and third-party corporate events. My role was temporarily repurposed during the pandemic to work within the High Value Partnerships Team to support the Head of Philanthropy, and offer executive assistance to the CEO.

  • Special Events Manager

    Mar 2017 - Jan 2023

  • Philanthropy and Special Events Manager

    Mar 2020 - Oct 2021
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  Mothers2mothers

  Feb 2023 - Jun 2024

  Events Manager

  UK events lead with line management of one and budget management up to £1m. Responsible for internal executive and external stakeholder relationship management, including working with Chief Growth Officer as Events Project Sponsor. Strategic partner collaborating with internal teams (Philanthropy, Private Sector Partnerships, Communications, Design and Finance) to project manage and deliver key activations such as International Women’s Day (IWD), Mother’s Day, African Diaspora Committee and The Inaugural Mothers' Ball. Show less

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  The Good Place

  Jan 2024 - Mar 2024

  Professional Coaching - Coachee

  The Good Place aims to equip and empower people with the skills, support and resources they need to thrive personally, professionally and creatively (www.goodplace.co.za). I worked with a coach - Daniela van Aswegen - to work towards achieving my personal and professional goals.

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  FemMentored

  Feb 2025 - now

  Mentorship - Mentor & Mentee