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Sponsorship and Fundraising Lead

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MECFS Canterbury provides services that make a real difference for people with ME/CFS (Myalgic Encephalomyelitis /Chronic Fatigue Syndrome) but we do not receive any government funding to do this.

To meet the needs of our chronically ill community appropriately, we need to attract sponsorships and other partnerships, and, increase donations from public fundraising activities.

Do you have the experience and passion to help us to continue to make an important difference?

People have told us...

  • "If I hadn't met with the Nurse who validated my experience of my chronic illness and advocated for me with my GP to obtain a diagnosis, I would not be here. Life had got too hard."
  • "I love this organisation, so caring and respectful in everything that they do, and always looking to progress forward."

The Sponsorship and Fundraising Lead is expected to:

  • Increase income through fundraising activities.
  • Develop a plan to increase funding through major gifts, appeals, regular giving, events, corporate sponsorship, discounts, and bequests.
  • Maintain promotional material for potential funding partners and fundraising activities.
  • Maintain relationships and communication with potential and existing sponsors and partners.
  • Develop public fundraising events to increase donations from the wider community.
  • Support the Grants team to build relationships with gaming trusts and community foundations. (Note that it is expected that the Grants team completes any detailed grant applications.)

The role reports to the Board of MECFS Canterbury, and is supported by the Chairperson and Manager.

Requirements:
  • Experience with relationship management and communication
  • Experience with event planning

A Ministry of Justice background check is required for this role.

Time commitment:

Flexible and dependent on your availability, but estimated at a minimum of 8 hours per month. More hours may be required for specific fundraising activities.

Getting started:
The first step is to express your interest by filling out the form below. We will then put you in touch directly with the organisation for more information on the role and how to proceed.

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