We are looking for two Fundraising Officers to drive donor acquisition, engagement and retention through key campaigns like 60 Miles in June and Hello Yellow, supporting YoungMinds’ mission.
We are currently working with a hybrid working model, where there is the option of working from home combined with 4-12 days a month of working in the office.
About this role
As a Fundraising Officer in the public fundraising team, you will play a vital role in generating income from individuals, community groups and schools. You will engage supporters through innovative acquisition and stewardship campaigns with a particular focus on delivering our key campaigns — including 60 Miles in June and Hello Yellow.
Reporting to the Individual Giving & Campaigns Manager, you will need a strong understanding of donor acquisition, engagement and stewardship. You’ll focus on recruiting new donors, growing average donation values and improving retention, while ensuring supporters receive an outstanding experience and feel proud of their contribution to YoungMinds’ mission.
About you
Candidates will be shortlisted on the basis of the following essential criteria to a satisfactory level:
- Fundraising Experience: Experience of donor recruitment and retention through mass fundraising and/or general supporter fundraising activities, with a track record of engaging individuals and community groups.
- Data & CRM Skills: Experience using databases for effective fundraising or donor journey development, with the ability to analyse quantitative and qualitative data to drive fundraising performance.
- Project Management: Proven ability to manage project plans, meet deadlines and targets, and work flexibly and creatively to problem solve across multiple concurrent activities.
- Communication & Compliance: Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to inspire and motivate donors, alongside an understanding of UK fundraising compliance, GDPR and the Code of Fundraising Practice.
Further information on the post can be found in the job pack linked below.
Deadline for applications are Thursday 2 April at 9am.
Interviews will be held on week commencing 13 April.
One of our values is: “We celebrate what makes you you – whoever you are, we welcome you and encourage you to be true to yourself”.
If you are excited about helping us to achieve our mission, passionate about working at an organisation that puts the lived experience of young people at the heart of everything we do and want to be part of our drive to become a truly anti-racist organisation we want to hear from you.
To apply, please fill in the application form – downloadable below – and send via email torecruitment@youngminds.org.uk by the deadline, with the job title included as the subject.
We welcome applications from Black and Minoritised, LGBTQ+ groups and those with disabilities, as they are currently under-represented.
- three days additional leave over Christmas and New Year
- auto‑enrolment onto pension scheme where YoungMinds will match your contribution up to five per cent
- statutory benefits such as parental leave and sick pay
- a wide range of other health, wellbeing and lifestyle benefits
- a dedication to continued professional development, training and shared best practice
We want to see a world where every young person who is struggling feels able to reach out, and has people and services around them who can really help.
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