How to Become a Volunteer Corporate Fundraiser

Thinking of spending some time as a Volunteer Corporate Fundraiser?

Volunteer Corporate Fundraisers raise money for charities in numerous ways, from organising payroll giving to agreeing on sponsorship and creating partnered initiatives. This role often suites people who have a good understanding of the way that businesses operate and know how to build long-lasting relationships with stakeholders. In all, Corporate Fundraisers are drumming up the support for the organisation or charity through businesses instead of individuals.

Where can a career as a Volunteer Corporate Fundraiser take you?

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The benefits of being a Volunteer Corporate Fundraiser

How you’re helping

Raise awareness of the charity and its work at local and national levels, e.g. giving talks to groups or seeking media opportunities.
Researching and looking into potential fundraising opportunities.
Motivate and facilitate supporters to maximise the funds they raise

What you’re gaining

Meeting new people and expanding your professional network.
Developing skills that you can transfer to your current and future roles.
Develop new and imaginative fundraising activities, many of which involve organising events.

Development and growth

Skills you’ll need

You’re a people person and have worked with and lead teams.
Able to stay organised when a number of projects are running at the same time.
Have negotiated and worked along side key stake holders in the past.

Skills you’ll gain

Are able to adapt to situations and think creatively in order to come up with solutions.
Working in a challenging environment and working well under pressure.
Recruit, organise and manage volunteers to carry out various functions within the charity.

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