Community & Events Fundraising Officer
About Cancer Support Scotland:
For more than forty years, Cancer Support Scotland have helped people live well with cancer. Our purpose has always been to improve the wellbeing of those affected by cancer.
We are here for anyone affected by cancer, whether they are a person with cancer, a carer or loved one. Our wellbeing services range from professional one-to-one and digital counselling, stress management, ‘HereForYou’ phone calls and self-help tools, to simply offering a tranquil place to collect your thoughts with a cup of tea.
In the last year Cancer Support Scotland has offered over 6500 appointments and demand for our services is continuing to rise.
The Post;
The purpose of this role to deliver and grow a variety of fundraising activity across the country to allow us to continue to support people affected by cancer across Scotland. This will be achieved through supporter led activity, virtual fundraising, online fundraising and managing corporate partners in line with the Cancer Support Scotland fundraising strategy. This role will also be responsible for developing and maintaining strong digital & online content across various platforms to raise awareness and drive fundraising income.
You will be required to develop, manage and promote fundraising events whilst working to achieve monthly fundraising income. The post holder will be required to work across all aspects of community events fundraising, working with individual fundraisers as well as organising signature events such as our annual Lunch & Christmas Fayre and stewarding supporters taking part in mass participation events such as The Kitlwalk and Great Scottish Run. You will be an intrinsic part of the Cancer Support Scotland Fundraising Team who work closely with the Fundraising Manager to achieve our core objectives and income targets.
Cancer Support Scotland places a strong value on supporting people and taking a non-judgemental approach to our work. We therefore expect our fundraisers to provide a fantastic experience for our supporters & volunteers based on mutual respect.
What we are looking for;
We are seeking an enthusiastic and innovative Community & Events Fundraiser looking to join an ambitious, motivated and highly successful fundraising team.
Our ideal candidate will be a confident communicator, target driven, ambitious, and will have all the essential skills and passion to help us achieve our aim of inspiring everyone in Scotland who cares about the wellbeing of those affected by cancer.
Full Job Description; Community & Events Fundraiser Job Description
Closing Date; 12 Noon Friday 4th November 2022
Interview Date; Wednesday 9th 2022 at The Calman Centre, 75 Shelley Road, Glasgow, G12 0ZE
You can apply with a tailored covering letter and two-page tailored C.V to: recruitment@cancersupportscotland.org
