Will I have to travel far for interviews and training?
Nowadays, we conduct initial interviews by phone and usually conduct initial training on-line via SKYPE. We can also meet face to face at a mutually convenient location - often at the charity's local office.
Is FMR Solutions on social media?
www.facebook.com/20fmrsolutions16
https://twitter.com/ecosassenach
Why do I have to pay a deposit on materials?
Now, it irritates us greatly to have to ask for a deposit! But, by not asking for a deposit in the past, we have suffered significant losses both in time and materials, because some applicants have not "delivered" their part of the deal. We have supplied materials, and then applicants have not attended for training, or have undertaken the training but did not start the work, and we have been unable to recover the materials from them. The deposit you pay is FULLY AND IMMEDIATELY REFUNDABLE on securing 3 direct debit memberships, or on return of the supplied materials to our office or the Trust's, whichever is sooner.
What kind of people make successful Local Fundraisers?
The typical age of our most successful fundraisers (with few exceptions) ranges from twenties up to, and beyond, retirement age. They are likely to be graduates/undergraduates and have a strong interest in all things wildlife and environmental. Having a quietly confident, empathetic personality helps too.
I don’t like performance related pay. Why don't you just pay a good basic hourly / weekly rate?
We have had to devise an earnings scheme to reward well those Local Fundraisers who are strongly motivated to find new donors/members for the Wildlife Trust. Our existing Local Fundraisers will agree that the earnings scheme we have devised works well. After many years of experience,we find that working on a performance basis gives the best results for all parties. Because of this, your earnings will inevitably vary from week to week/month to month. If you require a job that will give you an entirely predictable income from an entirely predictable number of hours, then this is definitely not the job for you!
Do you cover motoring expenses?
No, but we could pay some of your fuel expenses - it depends on where you live in relation to your work area.
I work during the day, can I still do this job in the evening?
If working 9-5, probably not. This job requires focus and application, so in conjunction with a full time job, it's likely that one or the other will suffer. If you have another not too demanding part time job or university course, then yes, this job can be done in conjunction.
Surely this is a very expensive way of recruiting new donors/ members. How does the charity benefit?
Our Soft Approach method finds both new donors/members and new sources of predictable and unrestricted income for the Wildlife Trust. All charitable fundraising incurs costs of some sort, even work carried out by volunteers. In this scheme, all the Direct Debits that are entered into by new donors/members are directly in favour of the Wildlife Trust. We know from 20+ years experience that when donors agree to contribute in this scheme, paying by Direct Debit with an amount of their own choosing, they are likely to contribute for an average of 7 years. This means that each new donor found (+ Tax that can be reclaimed via the Gift Aid scheme)will end up giving an average of £500 to the Wildlife Trust. To take part in this scheme, it costs the Wildlife Trust around £1 for every £7 raised . NB The Wildlife Trust does not pay any sort of fee unless a Direct Debit is agreed upon. All the financial risks are borne by FMR Solutions. The Wildlife Trust's income is also protected by a refund/clawback scheme. The cost to the Wildlife Trust is declared in a Statutory Disclosure.
What if someone just wants to make a cash donation?
We do not deal with cash under any circumstances. But, a member of the public can make a cheque donation or donate via the charity's web page.
I've heard a lot of unfavourable reports recently about charities doing public collections. Why is this scheme any different?
We don't put members of the public into the potentially embarrassing position of having to make a decision on the spot, on the doorstep. Nor do we make any attempt to engage with members of the public who tell us they are not interested. As donors are requested to contribute by Direct Debit they are protected by the Direct Debit Guarantee. Members of the public can easily cancel a Direct Debit if they feel they have been pressurised. Our “Soft Approach”method ensures that donors are not put in that uncomfortable position.
Won't members of the public refuse to give their bank details?
This has been known to happen, but because we work in an honest and ethical way, most members of the public feel entirely comfortable dealing with us. We always make sure that any personal details are kept secure. A very small minority of donors/members will prefer to deal directly with the Wildlife Trust – perhaps via the Wildlife Trust's website. You will be credited with these "sign-ups".
Will I have to carry a heavy bag full of brochures?
No. The most that you'll ever need to carry is 20 A5 sized booklets and/or a hard-backed display folder in a small day-pack, an ID Badge, a pen or two and a compact umbrella.