Fundraising Manager

Fundraising Manager

Based: London Road, Derby/working from home.

Salary: £26,000 - £29,000 depending on experience/qualifications.

Hours: 35her per week (will consider part-time).

This is an exciting opportunity for you to join YMCA Derbyshire, a charity that has been supporting young people and communities since 1847. As an organisation, we believe in fairness and opportunity, and focus on the following key areas of work:

Housing; providing 212 bed spaces each night for individuals at risk of homelessness.

Training and Education; through YMCA Key College we provide pathways to accredited and non-accredited vocational training, adult education programmes and employment opportunities.

Support, Advice, Health and Wellbeing; providing a whole host of community services, youth programmes, mental health support, horticulture opportunities, food provision and access to warm spaces.

Family and Youth Work including nurseries, family support, and school-based initiatives. All of which positively impact individuals, fosters resilience and progression toward independence, regardless of past experiences or present circumstances.

As Fundraising Manager, you will be part of the income generation team, and responsible for the planning and execution of successful fundraising events. You will have excellent inter-personal skills and take the lead on building successful relationships with businesses and organisations across the city and county, raising awareness of the vital work that we do, and growing our income from donors and sponsors. Working closely with marketing and communications colleagues, you will also support with the development of compelling and engaging campaigns to effectively promote all fundraising activity.

For this vital role, we are looking for a passionate, experienced fundraiser, with the presence and credibility to build long-lasting relationships internally and externally. You will have experience of planning successful events, along with experience of managing budgets and fundraising expenditure, with the ability to report impact and return on investment. Marketing and communications experience is desirable, but not essential.

A driving license and use of own car is essential.

If you are looking for a role that will make a real difference, we d love to hear from you.

What we offer:

• 33 days holiday, including bank holidays, as standard with an extra 2 days after 5 years of service

• People celebration event each year. (Celebrating our Peoples Achievements)

• Recognition initiatives such as employee of the year and star of the quarter

• Smart Health app where you will have access to an online doctor for you and your family as well as nutritional advice and Mental Health assistance.

• Life Assurance 2 times your annual salary

• Real Living Wage

• Christmas/ Easter and Quarterly Treats

• Your Birthday off every year

• Long Service rewards

• Training and Development

and more

At YMCA Derbyshire we aim to transform the lives of the people we work with for the better. We are looking for brilliant people who will ensure that safeguarding the people we work with is a priority.

This post is post is subject to an Enhanced DBS check.

YMCA Derbyshire are proud to be a 'Disability Confident Employer'. If you re disabled, we will guarantee you an interview if you meet the minimum criteria for the role you ve applied for. Are you a disabled candidate who would like to apply on this basis?

If you do not wish to apply under the scheme but do require us to make reasonable adjustments for you to attend an interview, then please let us know what those adjustments will be.

Equality and Diversity Statement:

YMCA Derbyshire is committed to promoting equality and diversity in all aspects of its operations. We value and embrace individual differences and believe that everyone should be treated with respect and dignity. We welcome people from all backgrounds, irrespective of age, disability, gender, race, religion, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic.