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Fundraising and Relationships Coordinator

Derbyshire Mind

Derby, DE22 4NB

Salary

£22,702

Contract

Fixed-Term

Hours

Not specified

Closing date

27 September 2026

27 days left

Job description

The Fundraising and Relationships Coordinator will play a key role in fundraising The role has two key purposes, to increase Derbyshire Mind's income ...

The

above will be through proactively seeking new fundraising individuals, groups

and opportunities, building and maintaining relationships with all donors, and

developing and delivering a calendar of key fundraising events for Derbyshire

Mind.

This

will also include online promotional work, such as updating the website and social

media activity, as part of the wider team.

Main

Duties and Responsibilities

Fundraising

1. To increase fundraising income through proactively

seeking and implementing new fundraising activities.

NOTE: Target figures for

specific fundraising income will be set and will be the principal

responsibility of the post-holder. The post-holder will be monitored and

performance measured based on achieving any targets set.

2. To develop and deliver a range of physical and

digital fundraising events to be held at key points throughout the calendar

year. This will support Derbyshire Minds ability to predict future years

fundraising income through similar activity.

3. To build and maintain relationships with donors, supporting

them, to encourage future donations/support.

4. To analyse existing fundraising activity, research

other potential activities, and work with the Head of Partnerships and Services

to develop an annual Fundraising Strategy.

5. To organise Derbyshire Minds flagship fundraising

event, currently Mental Elf Festive Fun Run, and then implement and facilitate

the event on the day.

6. To monitor our annual fundraising income against target

and adapt/add activity as required to ensure the target is at least reached and

ideally surpassed.

7. To support all community fundraisers throughout

their journey, including offering to raise awareness of their fundraising

activity via our digital channels, and through providing support,

encouragement, and a donation certificate/thank you letter on completion of

fundraising events/activities.

8. To work alongside our corporate partners, providing

support for fundraising activities, and raising awareness of our partnership.

9. To attend community and corporate events as

appropriate and to deliver professional presentations if/when required.

10. To develop compelling, on-brand fundraising

materials, including tools and resources for individual/corporate fundraisers,

for both print and digital channels.

11. To monitor and maintain appropriate stocks of

branded fundraising materials and ensure that all digital fundraising material

is current and accurate.

12. To respond to all fundraising enquiries in a

professional, timely manner.

13. To develop and deliver a set of monthly fundraising

reports, showing performance against target and forecasts, and including

recommendations for future activity or changes to agreed activity if necessary.

14. To ensure that all fundraising activities are

compliant with relevant regulatory frameworks, including the Code of

Fundraising Practise, GDPR, Privacy Policy, and all other relevant

internal/external policies.

Promotions and Attendance

at Events

15. To create engaging, fundraising-specific, digital

content for use across a variety of channels, including social media, our

website, email, ad campaigns, and potentially text messages.

16. To attend events across the county promoting

Derbyshire Mind, our services and promoting fundraising and donation

opportunities for individuals, groups, businesses and companies.

17. To work closely with the Mental Wellbeing Services

Co-ordinator to take joint ownership for day-to-day updates and maintenance of

our website and social media platforms, ensuring all information is current,

clear, and relevant.

18. To design and schedule social media content,

aligning this with Derbyshire Minds fundraising priorities and focus.

19. To work with the Head of Partnerships and Services

and other colleagues to plan and execute awareness-raising campaigns to support

Derbyshire Minds fundraising activities and events.

20.To ensure that Derbyshire Minds CRM database

[Charity Log] is maintained and has accurate and up-to-date records and mailing

lists for fundraising activities.

Personal

Development

1.

To undertake training as required or considered appropriate

2.

To actively participate in regular supervision sessions and

team meetings

3.

To participate in Individual Performance Review and Personal

Development plans and to undertake training and development as identified

within these discussions and as indicated by the requirements of the post.

General

1.

To maintain a professional and confidential approach to work

at all times

2.

To work in line with Derbyshire Mind policies, procedures, codes,

and guidance, including in relation to health and safety, confidentiality,

safeguarding, data protection and equality, diversity and inclusion

Derbyshire Mind is your local

independent mental health charity. We provide a range of community mental

health and wellbeing services designed to support people with mental health

problems, improve mental health and wellbeing and to help promote better mental

health and wellbeing for all throughout the population of Derby and Derbyshire.

Derbyshire Mind are committed

to fair and open recruitment and selection processes. Please see the link to

our Equality, Diversity, & Inclusion Policy to read more about this.

Skills & Abilities

Essential

  • 1.Communication skills, orally and written
  • 2.Relationship building & influencing
  • 3.Time management & prioritisation
  • 4.Adaptability & independent working
  • 5.Numeracy, literacy & report writing
  • 6.IT & digital systems proficiency
  • 7.Event planning & facilitation
  • 8.Team working
  • 9.Working on own initiative/independently
  • 10.Confidentiality & information handling
  • Question
  • Please show how you have demonstrated the listed tasks and skills and how you have applied these practically in a similar role or other.

Experience

Essential

  • 1.Digital marketing campaigns
  • 2.Canva or other content creation
  • 3.WordPress or other website management
  • 4.Fundraising event delivery
  • 5.Fundraising campaign marketing
  • 6.Income target achievement
  • 7.Microsoft Office knowledge and proficiency
  • 8.CRM, analytics & social media tools
  • 9.GDPR & data protection compliance
  • 10.Fundraising regulations & best practice
  • 11.Digital & social media advertising
  • 12.Charity sector marketing & fundraising
  • 13.Public speaking & presentations
  • 14.Donor/fundraiser relationship building
  • Question
  • Please provide examples of how you have used the listed tasks/activities in a similar role or other role from which you would have transferable skills and/or experience.

Other Job requirements

Essential

  • 1.Do you hold a full driving licence and have access to own vehicle to deliver the requirements of this role?
  • 2.Demonstrate your interest in and understanding of mental health and wellbeing.

Attitude and approach

Essential

  • 1.Equality, diversity & inclusion commitment
  • 2.Self-motivation & enthusiasm
  • 3.Resilience & flexibility
  • 4.Attention to detail & accuracy
  • 5.Professional standards & compliance
  • 6.Commitment to organisational values
  • 7.Flexible working approach
  • Question
  • Please give examples of your understanding and application of the above listed areas. Please provide real life examples where you can.

Qualifications

Essential

  • 1.At least two years experience in this or a similar role, or in a role with transferrable skills
  • 2.A recognised fundraising qualification accredited by the Institute of Fundraising
  • Question
  • Please demonstrate how you meet this criterion, either with specific academic, professional or occupational qualifications, applicable experience, or how you can demonstrate transferable skills for this role.

How to apply

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Provenance

Source

NHS Jobs

First seen

27 August 2026

Last checked

31 August 2026

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About the employer

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Derbyshire Mind

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