Overview
If you enjoy the challenge of multi-tasking, supporting others in their goals; working in a multi-faceted environment, thinking on your feet, and bringing creativity to a role, then this may be the job for you. Reporting to the Senior Community Fundraiser and working closely with some of the most talented fundraising people in the charity sector, your role will be to provide fundraising and administrative support to the team. What you will be doing
Responsibilities
* Be the primary contact for supporters, patients, and families and offer excellent service to supporters through various communication channels.
* Develop strong internal relationships to enhance fundraising efforts and support Marie Curie activities. Help identify and engage new supporters.
* Record, bank, and process supporter income in line with Marie Curie policies. Maintain accurate financial and supporter records.
* Provide stewardship for Fundraising My Way participants, local fundraising groups, volunteers, and third-party eventers.
* Manage collection site bookings and permits, contact volunteers, dispatch materials, and ensure proper follow-up and record-keeping for collections.
* Good verbal and written communication skills demonstrating a sensitive approach.
* Good team working ethos, as well as the initiative to manage your own work plan.
* The ability to spot potential and build relationships with supporters and families for fundraising activities.
* Strong IT skills, including word processing, email and spreadsheets and a working knowledge of databases.
* An awareness of end-of-life care and supporting everyone through all aspects of death, dying and bereavement.
* A driving license and access to a car is desired, but not essential.
About Marie Curie
Marie Curie is the UK's leading end-of-life charity. We are the largest non-NHS provider of end-of-life care in the UK, the only provider across all 4 nations, delivering community nursing and hospice care across the country, while providing information and support on all aspects of dying, death, and bereavement. At Marie Curie we understand that everyone will be affected by dying, death and bereavement and deserves the best possible experience, reflecting what\'s most important to them. As the leading end of life charity, it is our ambition to make this happen. To help achieve this, we are seeking to recruit a Fundraising Assistant to join our dynamic fundraising team in Midlands and be part of shaping the future of fundraising across the nation.
Salary & Contract
Salary: MCJES Grade C £22,222 - 24,350 per annum, pro rata
Contract: Full time, Permanent (35 hours per week) Based: Marie Curie Hospice, West Midlands (On-site)
Benefits
* Flexible working hours across the working week
* 25 days annual leave (pro rata) plus flexible bank holidays
* Marie Curie Group Personal Pension Scheme (we will match your contribution up to 7.5%)
* Loan schemes for bikes; computers and season tickets
* Continuous professional development opportunities
* Industry-leading training programmes
* Wellbeing and Employee Assistance Programmes
* Enhanced bereavement, family friendly and sickness benefits
* Access to Blue Light Card membership
* Subsidised Eye Care
Commitment to safeguarding
Marie Curie is committed to its values, which underpin our work. We take stringent steps to ensure that the people who join our organisation through employment or volunteering are suitable for their roles and are committed to safeguarding all our people from harm. This includes our staff, volunteers and all those who use or come into contact with our services. We are dedicated to creating not just a safe place to work but also a supportive and rewarding one.
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