Fundraising Events Assistant, Children’s Charity, Camden
Variety, the Children’s Charity is looking for enthusiastic volunteers to help increase
its portfolio of fundraising events and supporters at its London Head Office, close to
Camden Town Tube Station. Variety is dedicated to supporting children and young
people across the UK who are sick, disabled or disadvantaged by providing grants
and mobility equipment to taking children on amazing days out through our Variety at
Work programme.
Supporting the Mass Participation and Challenge Events Coordinator, tasks will
include:
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Researching organisations who host events and may want a charity
partner
Recruitment of supporters – both corporate and individual
Marketing of challenge events (Marathons etc)
Raise awareness of Variety and its events within the local community
Other e.g. Support at Challenge events both pre and post
As a Fundraising Events Assistant, you will be given the opportunity to work on a
number of rewarding events, develop your research, meet some new people and of
course, gain some fantastic work experience.
Training and previous experience is not a requirement, but good communication,
research and organisation skills and a regular commitment is. Whatever time you are
able to give will make a huge difference to the charity and the children and young
people whom we support.
If you are interested, please contact Richa Gautam, Mass Participation and
Challenge Events Coordinator on 0207 428 8149 or email
richa.gautam@variety.org.uk with your contact details and a short introduction about
yourself.
For more information on Variety and the services that we provide, please get in
touch or visit www.variety.org.uk
FUNDRAISING EVENTS ROLE DESCRIPTION
SECTION A – GENERAL INFORMATION
Job Title
Fundraising Events Assistant
Department/Function
Fundraising Team
Location
Office Based, Camden, London
Duration (If
Applicable)
4 months or to be mutually agreed
Accountable To
Mass Participation and Challenge Events Coordinator
Training &
Development
Variety’s Cloud based IT system and database
SECTION B – FUNDRAISING ASSISTANT ROLE
Summary of Role
To work with the Fundraising Team to research and
attain beneficiary events, corporate supporters and
increase the portfolio of challenge events to Variety.
Areas of
Responsibility
Main activities
Beneficiary Events
Note: Within the
 Research trade and other associations with the aim to
boundaries of the role
become a beneficiary charity partner at annual events
description, new
 Create a database of contacts including dates of
projects and work
future events
areas may be
 Make initial direct contact with main event organisers
incorporated into the
via email and telephone
role over time or as
 Highlight any main leads to the Mass Participation and
the role develops.
Challenge Events Coordinator
 Coordinate material and source charity speaker for
event
 Attend events where possible
Challenge Events
 Research national challenge events which the charity
can gain places in
 Create materials to ensure events are advertised
through the charity website
 Support in marketing events and recruiting
participants
 Support administrative tasks for Variety’s donors such
as The London Marathon (e.g. certificates, mailings,
and fundraising packs).
SECTION C – PERSON SPECIFICATION
Essential Knowledge,
Skills and Experience
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Desirable Knowledge,
Skills and Experience
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Competent in Word and Excel.
Organised, methodical and able to multitask
effectively.
Good communication skills, using phone, e-mail and
post.
Database experience is required but not essential
Worked in an office environment.
Enthusiastic, has an interest in the Charity sector,
and is familiar with the services we provide.