Application Guide
How to Apply for Community Fundraiser- East Anglia
at Brain Tumour Research
🏢 About Brain Tumour Research
Brain Tumour Research is a unique charity focused exclusively on funding sustainable research to find a cure for brain tumours, which receive just 1% of the national cancer research spend. Working here means contributing directly to a cause that is critically underfunded, within a team driven by a shared, urgent mission. Their focus on long-term, sustainable research funding sets them apart from broader cancer charities.
About This Role
This role involves designing and executing community fundraising activities across East Anglia to generate income, directly contributing to the regional team's target of over £1.5 million. You'll be the local face of the charity, building relationships and creating events that engage the community in the fight against brain tumours. Your success directly fuels research projects aimed at finding a cure, making this a highly impactful frontline fundraising position.
💡 A Day in the Life
A typical day might start with checking in remotely with the regional team to align on targets, followed by planning or promoting a local fundraising event in East Anglia, such as a community fun run or business partnership outreach. You'll spend time engaging with donors via phone or email, researching new community opportunities in Cambridgeshire, Norfolk, or Suffolk, and tracking income progress toward the £1.5 million team goal, all while representing the charity's mission in your local area.
🚀 Application Tools
🎯 Who Brain Tumour Research Is Looking For
- Has at least one year of professional community fundraising experience, ideally with a track record of growing income or donor bases in a specific region.
- Is a resident of Cambridgeshire, Norfolk, or Suffolk with established local networks or strong knowledge of the East Anglian community landscape.
- Demonstrates a genuine, passionate connection to the cause of curing brain tumours, possibly through personal experience, volunteer work, or deep research into the issue.
- Combines practical fundraising skills with the ambition and creativity to develop new community initiatives that significantly boost regional income.
📝 Tips for Applying to Brain Tumour Research
Explicitly state your East Anglia residency (Cambridgeshire, Norfolk, or Suffolk) in your application, and mention any local community ties or knowledge that could aid fundraising.
Quantify your past community fundraising achievements—e.g., 'increased event participation by 30%' or 'secured £X from local business partnerships'—to show you can help meet the £1.5M team target.
Research and reference Brain Tumour Research's specific campaigns or research milestones (e.g., their Centres of Excellence) to show genuine interest beyond generic charity work.
Highlight any experience with regional or remote team collaboration, as you'll be part of a distributed team working toward a collective income goal.
If you have a personal connection to brain tumours, consider mentioning it briefly to underscore your passion, as this is a key requirement.
✉️ What to Emphasize in Your Cover Letter
['Your proven ability to generate and grow income through community fundraising, with specific examples from your 1+ years of experience.', 'Your connection to East Anglia and how you plan to leverage local networks or insights to boost fundraising in Cambridgeshire, Norfolk, or Suffolk.', 'Your passion for the cause—explain why brain tumour research matters to you and how it motivates your fundraising work.', "Your understanding of the charity's strategic goals and how you'd contribute to the £1.5 million regional target and broader mission."]
Generate Cover Letter →🔍 Research Before Applying
To stand out, make sure you've researched:
- → Brain Tumour Research's current campaigns and recent achievements (e.g., funds raised, research breakthroughs) to discuss knowledgeably.
- → The charity's strategic plans and objectives, available on their website, to align your application with their long-term goals.
- → Community fundraising trends or opportunities specific to East Anglia (e.g., local events, corporate networks) to show proactive thinking.
- → Statistics on brain tumour prevalence and funding gaps (e.g., the 1% research spend fact) to demonstrate informed passion for the cause.
💬 Prepare for These Interview Topics
Based on this role, you may be asked about:
⚠️ Common Mistakes to Avoid
- Applying without addressing the East Anglia residency requirement or showing no local knowledge—this is a non-negotiable for the role.
- Using generic charity fundraising examples without tailoring them to community-focused, income-generation activities.
- Failing to express specific passion for brain tumour research—vague statements about 'helping people' won't stand out for this cause-driven role.
📅 Application Timeline
This position is open until filled. However, we recommend applying as soon as possible as roles at mission-driven organizations tend to fill quickly.
Typical hiring timeline:
Application Review
1-2 weeks
Initial Screening
Phone call or written assessment
Interviews
1-2 rounds, usually virtual
Offer
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