Application Guide

How to Apply for Community Fundraiser - Mid-North Wales and West Midlands

at Brain Tumour Research

🏢 About Brain Tumour Research

Brain Tumour Research is one of the UK's most innovative medical research charities with ambitious goals to increase national research investment to £35 million annually and establish seven Centres of Excellence. The organization is experiencing exciting growth under new leadership, making this a dynamic time to join a team that's making tangible progress against a devastating disease. Working here means contributing to cutting-edge research that directly impacts patient outcomes while being part of a passionate, mission-driven community.

About This Role

As the Community Fundraiser for Mid-North Wales and West Midlands, you'll be responsible for generating and growing income through local fundraising activities to help meet a regional team target exceeding £1 million. This remote, part-time position involves developing community relationships and organizing events across seven counties to support the charity's strategic objectives. Your work directly contributes to funding vital brain tumour research and creating sustainable research centers across the UK.

💡 A Day in the Life

A typical day might involve virtual meetings with your regional team to coordinate fundraising efforts, followed by planning local community events across your assigned counties. You'd spend time cultivating relationships with existing donors via phone or video calls while researching new community engagement opportunities. The role balances remote administrative work with in-person community presence for events and relationship-building throughout the region.

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🎯 Who Brain Tumour Research Is Looking For

  • Lives in Herefordshire, Shropshire, Staffordshire, Warwickshire, West Midlands, Worcestershire, or Mid-North Wales with strong local community connections
  • Has at least one year of professional community fundraising experience, preferably in healthcare or medical research charities
  • Demonstrates proven ability to organize successful fundraising events and cultivate donor relationships in a specific geographic region
  • Is self-motivated and organized enough to work remotely while maintaining strong regional presence and community engagement

📝 Tips for Applying to Brain Tumour Research

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Explicitly state your specific county of residence in your application to demonstrate you meet the geographic requirement

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Quantify your community fundraising achievements with specific amounts raised, events organized, or donor relationships developed

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Reference the charity's specific goals (£35 million annual research investment, 7 Centres of Excellence) to show you've researched their mission

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Mention any local connections or knowledge of the Mid-North Wales/West Midlands region that could benefit community outreach

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Highlight how your experience aligns with their 'ambitious and growing charity' culture mentioned in the job description

✉️ What to Emphasize in Your Cover Letter

['Your specific experience in professional community fundraising (not just general fundraising)', 'How your local knowledge and connections in the specified regions will help engage communities', "Your understanding of Brain Tumour Research's dual focus on fundraising AND campaigning for increased research investment", "Examples of how you've contributed to team fundraising targets in previous roles"]

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🔍 Research Before Applying

To stand out, make sure you've researched:

  • → The charity's current research centres and their specific locations/focus areas
  • → Their recent campaigning efforts to increase government investment in brain tumour research
  • → Specific community fundraising events they've run previously in Wales or the Midlands
  • → The new Director of Income Generation and Development mentioned in the job description

💬 Prepare for These Interview Topics

Based on this role, you may be asked about:

1 Describe a successful community fundraising campaign you organized from conception to completion
2 How would you engage communities across such a large geographic area (7 counties) while working remotely?
3 What strategies would you use to help meet the regional team target of over £1 million?
4 How do you balance relationship-building with individual donors versus organizing larger community events?
5 What motivates you specifically about brain tumour research versus other medical charities?
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⚠️ Common Mistakes to Avoid

  • Applying without clearly demonstrating you live in one of the seven specified counties
  • Claiming community fundraising experience without specific, quantifiable examples
  • Showing no knowledge of the charity's specific £35 million campaign goal or Centre of Excellence network

📅 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:

1

Application Review

1-2 weeks

2

Initial Screening

Phone call or written assessment

3

Interviews

1-2 rounds, usually virtual

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Offer

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