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Join YoungMinds in shaping the future for young people's mental health as a crucial Fundraising Officer
Overview
Salary
£31700 - £35222
Location
London, UK - Hybrid
Expires
Expires at anytime
Organisation summary
YoungMinds is a leading charity devoted to championing young people's mental health. It is an exciting place to work as the team is entirely committed to improving mental health services for youngsters, providing the chance to directly impact lives.
Role Summary
- Be a part of the public fundraising team, focusing on driving income from individuals, communities and schools
- Lead key fundraising campaigns and coordinate diverse fundraising activities
- Play a pivotal role in donor acquisition, engagement and retention
- Act as the first contact for supporters, delivering exceptional donor care, and manage stewardship plans
Role Requirements
- Experience in donor recruitment and retention through mass fundraising activities
- Proven track record of engaging with individuals and community groups
- Strong data and CRM skills with proficiency in using databases for fundraising or donor journey development
- Project management skills, excellent communication skills, and strict adherence to UK fundraising compliance, GDPR, and the Code of Fundraising Practice are essential
Application Process Details
- Apply using the application form available on the website and send it to recruitment@youngminds.org.uk
- Job title must be included as the subject of the email
- Applications from Black and Minoritised ethnicities, LGBTQ+ groups, and those with disabilities are highly encouraged
YoungMinds is dedicated to fighting for young people's mental health and is seeking two Fundraising Officers to join our team. As a Fundraising Officer, you will be instrumental in driving donor acquisition, engagement, and retention through key campaigns such as 60 Miles in June and Hello Yellow, supporting our mission to improve mental health services for young people.
The role: You will be part of the public fundraising team, focusing on generating income from individuals, community groups, and schools. Your responsibilities will include leading key fundraising campaigns, coordinating activities across multiple audiences to drive income and awareness. You will serve as the first point of contact for supporters, ensuring they receive outstanding donor care and managing stewardship plans to build loyalty and maximize fundraising potential.
Job requirements: Candidates should have experience in donor recruitment and retention through mass fundraising activities, with a proven track record of engaging individuals and community groups. You should possess strong data and CRM skills, with the ability to use databases effectively for fundraising or donor journey development. Project management skills are essential, as is the ability to communicate effectively and comply with UK fundraising compliance, GDPR, and the Code of Fundraising Practice.
Benefits: Joining YoungMinds offers 25 days paid holiday entitlement (plus Bank Holidays), three additional leave days over Christmas and New Year, auto-enrolment onto a pension scheme where YoungMinds matches contributions up to five percent, and a range of health, wellbeing, and lifestyle benefits. We are committed to continued professional development, training, and shared best practice.
Applications details: To apply, please fill in the application form downloadable from our website and send it via email to [email removed - click apply for more details] 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.
