Fundraising Manager

We welcome you to YMCA Derbyshire. We have been at the heart of the community in Derbyshire since 1847. Our holistic development in body, mind and spirit and our mission to break down barriers to achievement and help local people to fulfil their potential has remained our constant purpose. Every year, we support over 300 individuals in our housing provision, enabling them to grow their confidence and move into education, training, employment and into independent living. Alongside this, we provide a whole host of youth and community services including our own community gardens. We also provide training and education to 150 young people each year who find mainstream education more difficult, as well as high-quality childcare within our community.

This is an exciting opportunity for you to join YMCA Derbyshire, a vibrant local charity that has been supporting young people and communities since 1847. We focus on the following key areas of work:

• Housing: We provide over 200 bed spaces for individuals who are at risk of homelessness. Our housing supports people to rebuild their lives by creating a safe, stable environment where they can learn, grow and realise their potential, regardless of their past or present circumstances.
• Family and Youth Work: We provide high-quality early years education and care through our nurseries, holiday clubs and schools initiatives. Family support services are also available through our Padley Community Hub.
• Support, Advice, Health, Wellbeing: We offer a wide range of community services, including youth programmes, mental health support, horticultural activities, food provision and access to warm, welcoming spaces.
• Training and Education: Through YMCA Key College, we offer vocational training, work experience and employment pathways for young people who find mainstream education challenging.

As Fundraising Manager, you will be part of the marketing and fundraising team 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.

Qualifications and Requirements

• Passionate, experienced fundraiser, with the presence and credibility to build long-lasting relationships internally and externally.
• Planning successful events that attract and engage donors and sponsors.
• Managing budgets and fundraising expenditure, with the ability to report impact and return on investment.
• A driving licence and use of own car is essential.

YMCA Derbyshire is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All roles are subject to thorough safeguarding checks, including references and an enhanced DBS check, in line with our safeguarding policies and a six-month probationary period. 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.

What we offer:

• 25 days holiday (pro rata) as standard with an extra 2 days after 5 years of service.
• People celebration event each year.
• 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.

For an informal chat please contact Grace Harrison on 01332 579550 during the hours of 9am – 4pm. Closing date: 2nd February @8am. Interview Dates: We will arrange interviews as soon as we have sufficient applications. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application at the earliest opportunity. We reserve the right to close this vacancy before the closing date.

Important Information: To ensure compliance with our GDPR policy and maintain a fair and consistent shortlisting process, please ensure that you complete the full application form with all required details. CVs and covering letters will not be reviewed during the shortlisting stage. Incomplete applications may not be considered.

Vision: Our vision is enabling young people and communities to thrive: – So, they can fulfil their dreams; – have a safe space to learn and grow; – feel equipped to belong, contribute and prosper; and – feel supported to be active in body, mind and spirit. Together we create places where people flourish.

Mission: To develop the whole person, body, mind and spirit.

Values: From 1 Corinthians 13:4-7 Protect | Trust | Hope | Persevere

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.