You may have noticed them in shopping centres, on city street corners, outside your local train station, or perhaps knocking on your door to talk about the work of Cancer Council Victoria. They are the fundraisers who help to connect Cancer Council Victoria with the Victorian public. They aim to recruit donors who are able to give on a regular basis – our important ‘regular givers’.
Cancer Council Victoria is so grateful for the support of our regular monthly givers who fund lifesaving cancer research, prevention programs and support services that are essential to improving outcomes for the one in two of us who will be diagnosed with cancer by the age of 85.
Regular Giving
Regular giving is an ongoing gift through automatic donations (usually monthly) via bank account or credit card. A regular gift is one of the most effective ways to support Cancer Council Victoria.
These donations provide us with the financial confidence to commit to long term funding of research projects, leading us to the next cancer research breakthrough.
Regular Giving fundraising
Regular Giving is one of the most affordable and effective ways of recruiting new supporters to Cancer Council Victoria. External agencies conduct most of the acquisition for our Regular Giving Program. Using these agencies means we can keep our costs down as they provide cost-effective quality training and professional representation for Cancer Council Victoria.
Door-to-door
Cancer Council Victoria fundraisers knock on people’s doors to discuss our work and ask for a regular donation. Fundraisers work through the day and
early evening up until 8pm to give people the opportunity to sign up and make a real difference in the lives of Victorians with cancer.
Streets and shopping centres
This type of fundraising involves speaking directly to people in the street or in shopping centres Monday to Saturday asking them to support us with a regular gift. Teams visit most towns and communities across Victoria.
Other activities
Cancer Council Victoria also recruits regular givers through telemarketing, online and direct mail.
How to recognise a legitimate fundraiser
All Cancer Council fundraisers are trained in Cancer Council’s mission and services, so they are knowledgeable ambassadors for our charity. Our fundraisers wear Cancer Council branded clothing with our logo front and back, and SunSmart hats when the weather calls for it. Their ID badges state that they are paid and carry the name of the third-party agency. They do not accept cash, instead asking for monthly donations by direct debit or credit card.
Want to know more?
If you are looking for more information about our face-to-face fundraising initiatives, or would like to speak with our office, please contact us on 1300 780 113.