Based: London Road, Derby
Salary: £26,500 - £29,000pa
Hours: 35hrs per week
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.
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.