Fundraising Support Assistant (Various Locations)

These internships are a great opportunity for someone looking to move into fundraising as a career. Oxfam is looking for enthusiastic individuals to help support and grow fundraising activity in their area. As an integral member of the fundraising team, you will have a varied role - including anything from supporting our existing fundraisers to researching and pursuing new fundraising opportunities in the region. You will gain invaluable experience working with volunteers, groups and organisations. You will work closely with the Regional Community Fundraising Manager whilst also taking the lead on projects.

3 days per week (Mon-Fri - flexible); but there will be some work in the evenings and at weekends, for 6 months.

Internships available in Mytholmroyd and Manchester.

You will have a crucial role in raising funds to support Oxfam's life changing work. Your role will involve:

• Supporting the Regional Community Fundraising Manager in the promotion of Oxfam's portfolio of fundraising events. Coordinating local fundraising during emergencies appeals including; motivating supporters to take action and supporting them in their fundraising.
• Recruitment of new Oxfam fundraising groups and support of our existing network of fundraising groups. This may involve the organisation of recruitment events.
• Managing relationships with key individuals whilst supporting them in their fundraising activities.
• Researching and developing new fundraising opportunities. This will involve approaching established businesses, community groups, schools and universities to motivate them to fundraise for Oxfam.
• Administrative tasks including updating Oxfam's supporter database and banking and recording income.

• Knowledge of MS Office, especially Word and Excel.
• Ability to work independently to meet deadlines.
• Project management skills.
• Excellent interpersonal skills.
• Past experience in fundraising is desirable.
• Presentation and sales skills are desirable.

• Work with one of the world's leading charities.
• Gain experience in fundraising and develop your knowledge of the sector.
• Gain experience in recruiting, organising and motivating volunteers.
• Gain experience in relationship management.
• Develop project and time management skills.
• Develop IT and administrative skills.
• A comprehensive induction into Oxfam's work and the Community Fundraising and Events team.
• The unique opportunity to make a difference to the lives of people living in poverty and suffering worldwide.
• Lunch and travel expenses will be reimbursed up to an agreed travel distance.

Name: Hannah Davies

Email: hadavies@oxfam.org.uk

Please complete Internship Application Form and return it to the email address above together with a cover letter.

6^th February 2013

 Interviews taking place between 25^th February - 1^st March (TBC)

 Start date 11^th March. All candidates must be available for an induction in Oxford on the 11^th, 12^th and 13^th March.