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Fundraising Assistant
When We Need You
From 25/08/2011 onwards
About Opportunity
The Charles Rennie Mackintosh Society provides their volunteers with a chance to work with other like-minded individuals, to learn and develop new skills, gain exposure to the heritage and preservation of historical buildings in Glasgow and to contribute ideas to a thriving Arts organisation. In addition, volunteers are offered access to educational programmes and opportunities including rare works by Mackintosh and his contemporaries. Volunteers role will be to sort through Trust Funding subscriptions on-line and other resources for funding opportunities for the Charles Rennie Mackintosh Society; To outline application requirements; Co-ordinate with the CRM Society Director on completion of applications; Review existing trust documents for ideas; Monitor and follow-up with application submissions; Help market the Patron Programme; Assist in the development of additional fundraising programmes. **HOW DO I GET INVOLVED?** If you are interested in this opportunity please get in touch with us using the contact details on this page. Alternatively you can register your interest directly using the Register Interest facility.
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About Charles Rennie Mackintosh Society
The Charles Rennie Mackintosh Society is an independent, non-profit making charity, established in 1973 to promote and encourage awareness of the Scottish architect and designer, Charles Rennie Mackintosh. The Society has over 1600 members across the world with acitve groups in Glasgow, Bath, London and the SE, North of England and Japan, and an associate group in Port Vendres. In 1999, The Society became ownder and long-term custodian of the Mackintosh Church at Queen's Cross. Membership of the Society provides a unique opportunity to support the only church built to Charls Rennie Mackintosh's design.
The core aims of the Society are:
To support the conservation, preservation, maintenance and improvement of the buildings and artifacts designed by Charles Rennie Mackintosh and his contemporaries.
To advance public education in the works of Charles Rennie Mackintosh by means of exhibitions, lectures and productions of an educational nature and in furtherance thereof but not
Skills & Experience
Basic computer and internet skills, some research experience, prior fundraising experience, interest in the Charity sector/Heritage Preservation and Arts, ability to work independently and in a team environment, good oral and written communication skills, attention to detail and ability to meet deadlines.
Travel Details
The Mackintosh Church at Queen’s Cross, 870 Garscube Road, Glasgow G20 7EL Bus: No 40 and 61 from Hope Street at Central Station Underground: Alight at St George’s Cross then 15 minute walk through Cromwell Street into Maryhill Road
Requirements
Application Form, Informal Chat, Interview
Training and Induction Details
The Charles Rennie Mackintosh Society provides orientation and training for its volunteers. Volunteers will spend time with Society staff to improve their knowledge and better understand their particular role. Volunteers are encouraged to take advantage
Work Type
Fundraising
Client Group
Museums / galleries / heritage
Accessibility Details
Wheelchair Access
Disabled Toilet
Frequency & Commitment
e.g. minimum 4 hours per week, 2 hours per fortnight, etc: Minimum of a half day per week, although the opportunity is flexible and times can be co-ordinated to suit both the volunteer and the Society
Minimum Age
No minimum age has been specified for this opportunity
Volunteers Required
2
Reference Code
33-3813
Opportunity Provided By
Contact Details
The Mackintosh Church
870 Garscube Road
Glasgow
Scotland
G20 7EL
Contact: Stewart Robertson
Tel: 0141 946 6600/2321
Email: volunteer@crmsociety.com
Website: http://www.crmsociety.com
