Beating Bowel Cancer Fundraising Intern
Reports to: Graham Kelly, Director of Fundraising
Location: Beating Bowel Canceris based in Teddington, a leafysuburb in theLondon Borough of Richmond upon Thamesin south west London, 35 minutes from London Waterloo on the train.
Address:Harlequin House, 7 High Street, Teddington, TW11 8EE
Timescales: 3 month internship, part time or full time available.
Charity Profile:Bowel Cancer is the second biggest cancer killer in the UK yet over 90% of people will survive if diagnosed early. Beating Bowel Cancer is a leading UK charity for bowel cancer patients, raising awareness of symptoms, promoting early diagnosis and encouraging open access to treatment choice for those affected by bowel cancer. Through our work we aim to save lives and improve outcomes from this common cancer.
We are committed to improving bowel cancer awareness amongst both the healthcare profession and the general public. The charity provides authoritative support, advice and information about the disease, its symptoms, what to expect if diagnosed, and what treatment choices are available. We encourage people to communicate frankly about all aspects of this disease, and not to be embarrassed to talk about bottoms and bowels.
What does the role involve? The role involves working in the fundraising team (covering events, community, trusts, major donors and corporates) to support various team members in delivering their income targets. Specific duties include:
-Sourcing raffle and auction prizes for events
-Phoning potential London Marathon runners asking them to run for the charity
-Phoning supporters to thank them for fundraising for us
-Sending materials to supporters such as fundraising packs
-Helping to market our Spring 2014 events
-Updating our customer relationship management database
-Helping to produce the 2014 events calendar
-Updating our website
-Helping at events such as The Royal Parks Half Marathon, Run to the Beat and Comedy Night
-Researching potential new supporters including grant making trusts and companies across a range of websites
-Providing administrative support to members of the fundraising team
What support will I be given?
-SMART objectives set for the internship period
-Weekly supervision meetings
-In-house training and coaching on creating communications, events and marketing plans
-In-house training on using customer relationship management database (Donor Strategy)
-Coaching on telephone skills and customer service skills
-Coaching on fundraising techniques and best practice
-Inclusion in monthly team meetings and team building activities including social events
What benefits can I expect to gain from the experience?
-A working knowledge of the techniques and elements of a fundraising strategy
-Experience of working in a fun, friendly and caring charitable environment
-Experience of using a customer relationship management database to meet a business strategy
-Direct contact with supporters, many of whom are directly affected by bowel cancer
-An appreciation of the wider business strategy of a cancer charity
-Understanding of the fundraising business cycle
-Seeing your skills and abilities have a direct impact on people affected by bowel cancer
-Attendance at high profile fun and engaging London based events
What skills or experience do I need?
Essential (E)/Desirable (D)Computer and IT literate / E
Enthusiastic and proactive / E
Able to adapt and be flexible / E
Good communication skills including telephone, face to face and written / E
Good organisation and planning skills / E
Marketing experience / D
Able to work independently or as part of a team / D
An interest or personal affiliation with bowel cancer / D
Experience with databases / D
Experience with internet research / D
Dress Code:smart casual with dress down Friday
Office Working Hours:9am to 5.30pm Mon to Thurs; 9am to 4pm Friday. Including 1 hour for lunch
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