Application Guide

How to Apply for Community Fundraising Officer - West Midlands, Wales and Southwest

at Muscular Dystrophy Uk

🏢 About Muscular Dystrophy Uk

Muscular Dystrophy UK is a leading charity dedicated to fighting muscle-wasting conditions through research, support services, and advocacy. What makes MDUK unique is its dual focus on groundbreaking scientific research and direct, compassionate support for families affected by these conditions. Working here means contributing to tangible progress in both medical breakthroughs and quality-of-life improvements for the community they serve.

About This Role

As a Community Fundraising Officer for West Midlands, Wales and Southwest, you'll be the face of MDUK in these regions, building lasting relationships with supporters and event participants to drive fundraising growth. This role combines remote work with regional travel to meet supporters and attend events, directly connecting community efforts to MDUK's mission of fighting muscle-wasting conditions. Your work will directly fund research and support services that change lives.

💡 A Day in the Life

A typical day might start with remote planning and supporter outreach from home, followed by travel to meet with a local fundraising group in Birmingham or Cardiff. You'd spend the afternoon assisting with event preparations for an upcoming community fundraiser, then attend an evening supporter meeting to discuss long-term engagement. Throughout the day, you'd coordinate with field-based colleagues to ensure seamless support and income growth across the region.

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🎯 Who Muscular Dystrophy Uk Is Looking For

  • Has proven experience in community engagement within the West Midlands, Wales or Southwest regions, with existing local networks or demonstrated ability to build them quickly
  • Demonstrates genuine commitment to disability issues and inclusion, with specific examples of promoting equality and diversity in previous roles
  • Is flexible and enthusiastic about regional travel (including evenings/weekends) to attend events and meet supporters face-to-face
  • Shows a track record of developing long-term supporter relationships rather than just transactional fundraising

📝 Tips for Applying to Muscular Dystrophy Uk

1

Highlight specific experience with regional community engagement in West Midlands, Wales or Southwest - mention towns, events, or networks you've worked with

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Demonstrate your understanding of MDUK's dual mission by mentioning both their research AND support services in your application

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Provide concrete examples of how you've modeled positive behavior and contributed to organizational development in past roles

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Show your flexibility by mentioning specific instances where you successfully managed travel and irregular hours for community events

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Tailor your application to show how your values align with MDUK's commitment to disability issues and inclusion - avoid generic charity statements

✉️ What to Emphasize in Your Cover Letter

['Your specific experience with community engagement and relationship building in the target regions (West Midlands, Wales, Southwest)', "How your personal values align with MDUK's commitment to disability issues, equality, diversity and inclusion", 'Examples of developing long-term supporter relationships rather than one-off fundraising events', 'Your flexibility and enthusiasm for the travel requirements and event attendance schedule']

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🔍 Research Before Applying

To stand out, make sure you've researched:

  • → MDUK's current research projects and recent breakthroughs in muscle-wasting conditions
  • → The specific support services MDUK provides to families and individuals affected by muscular dystrophy
  • → Recent community fundraising events MDUK has held in West Midlands, Wales or Southwest regions
  • → MDUK's public stance on disability issues, equality and inclusion (check their website and social media)

💬 Prepare for These Interview Topics

Based on this role, you may be asked about:

1 Describe your approach to building long-term relationships with community supporters rather than transactional fundraising
2 How would you balance remote work with the need for regional travel and face-to-face supporter meetings?
3 Share a specific example of how you've promoted equality, diversity and inclusion in a community engagement role
4 What do you know about MDUK's current research priorities and support services for muscle-wasting conditions?
5 How would you work with field-based colleagues to ensure income growth while maintaining supporter relationships?
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⚠️ Common Mistakes to Avoid

  • Focusing only on fundraising targets without mentioning relationship building or community engagement
  • Showing reluctance or lack of enthusiasm for the travel requirements and irregular hours
  • Using generic charity language without demonstrating specific knowledge of MDUK's mission or muscle-wasting conditions

📅 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:

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Application Review

1-2 weeks

2

Initial Screening

Phone call or written assessment

3

Interviews

1-2 rounds, usually virtual

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