The Company and the Role:
Wessex Cancer Trust is a medium-sized charity which offers support to people affected by cancer, their families and friends. The charity operates in Hampshire, IOW, Dorset and Wiltshire and runs 4 drop-in support centres and a range of outreach projects in hospitals and in the community. The charity is driven to evolve and grow in response to the needs of their service users. The challenges brought about by the COVID-19 pandemic have proved how well they can achieve this.
Their new CEO joined in July 2020 and as they head towards their 40th birthday this year they are now planning how to use the knowledge and experience they have gained during COVID, to reach more people in more ways.
The Trust relies on voluntary income to fund its work, raising money through fundraising activities and via a trading subsidiary of charity shops. In 2019 it had a combined turnover of £1.9m.
The successful candidate will be part of a small and motivated team of around 14 people based at their Head Office, and a wider workforce of 50 - 60 people.
They are now seeking an enthusiastic and experienced Interim Part Time Fundraising Assistant to cover a maternity cover. The position is envisaged to last for 9 months and is 20 hours per week, working flexibly.
You will report into the Head of Fundraising and Communications and is an exciting position which designed to allow Wessex Cancer Trust to grow and develop their diverse fundraising
income streams.
You will support the fundraising team to deliver a wide range of fundraising activities
including events and campaigns, as well as helping to maximise their supporter journeys, providing exceptional donor care.
Key Features of the Role:
arranging licenses, organising entertainment, transport, sourcing and thanking raffle
prizes etc.
events.
by phone and email, encouraging and motivating participants to meet and exceed
targets.
enquiries. These will include requests for merchandise and other fundraising
materials, fundraising queries and volunteering opportunities. Respond to all requests within 48 hours, recognising the opportunity to build relationships and encourage fundraising support.
channels as needed including our #TeamWessex Facebook group.
Knowledge and Skills Required:
What`s on Offer?
With the impact of Covid, this next year will be crucial for Wessex Cancer Trust. This is an important role within the