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.
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Provenance
Source
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First seen
27 August 2026
Last checked
31 August 2026
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