Why do you need me?
To assist and support the fundraising team with administration needs.
What activities can I be involved in?
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Compiling and preparing fundraising packs and mailings for events
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Updating supporter records on the in-house database
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Thanking supporters and donor care by letter, email or telephone
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Assisting with banking
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Collecting information for news releases and publicity
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Designing promotional materials such as posters and leaflets for events
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Researching event venues, local groups and fundraising opportunities.
What skills and abilities will I need to have?
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Good communication skills
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Able to work on own initiative
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Ability to work as part of a team
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Some experience with computers, including Word and ideally Excel
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An interest in charity or cancer care and the services that Macmillan provides
What are the goals?
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To provide administrative support for the fundraising team
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To assist the fundraising team in delivering excellent care and support to groups, businesses and individuals taking part in events for Macmillan.
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To help the fundraising team maximise fundraising potential within the local community
What days of the week/time do you need me?
We would like you to commit to at least day a week (10am-4pm ideally).
Where will I be based?
At our fundraising office in Sussex which is at: Macmillan Cancer Support, c/o NatWest bank, 103 Church Road, Hove, BN3 2BF.
What are the benefits to me?
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Meeting and working with new people
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Learning new skills whilst having fun!
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Gain office and administrative skills
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Gain experience in charity sector and fundraising
What are the benefits to people who are supported by Macmillan Cancer Support?
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The fundraising team can focus their efforts on raising more money to provide services to support people affected by cancer
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The people you meet and interact with have a good impression of Macmillan and understand what we do
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We can reach more and more people helping us to achieve our ambition of reaching everyone affected by cancer by 2010
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Many of the people who support us have personal reasons for doing so; they want to raise money for our charity and your support will really mean a lot to them.
Is there an induction and training?
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You will be given relevant Macmillan materials and invited to attend the Macmillan Induction course to familiarise yourself with the work of the charity and the fundraising team
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We will provide any training you need to complete the role
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We will provide any training you need to complete the role e.g. access to Macmillan's e-learning programme and training on the in-house database system
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You will have full access to the team of experienced fundraisers who can answer any questions or concerns you may have.
What ongoing support/guidance will there be?
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Guidance and leadership from the local fundraising team
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The opportunity to meet other volunteers.
Will my expenses be paid?
We pay volunteers' "out-of-pocket" expenses within agreed guidelines. Please contact us if you would like further information on expenses.
What's the next step?
We need you to fill out a volunteer application form [pdf 40kb] and send it to:
Macmillan Cancer Support
c/o NatWest
103 Church Road
Hove
East Sussex
BN3 2BF
E-mail: lpalmer@macmillan.org.uk
Tel: 01273 746601