Fundraising Manager

YMCA

  • Derby
  • £29,000 per year
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 12 days ago
We welcome you to YMCA Derbyshire.We have been at the heart of the community in Derbyshire since 1847. While the scope of our work has changed considerably over the years, our vision hasn’t. 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.Our team works hard to provide as much care and support for those who need it most, every day we make a difference.Fundraising ManagerBased: London Road, DerbySalary: £29,000Hours: 35hrs per weekThis is an exciting opportunity for you to join YMCA Derbyshire, a charity that has been supporting young people and communities since 1847.As an organisation, we believe in fairness and opportunity, and focus on the following key areas of work:
  • Housing; providing 212 bed spaces each night for individuals at risk of homelessness.
  • Training and Education; through YMCA Key College we provide pathways to accredited and non-accredited vocational training, adult education programmes and employment opportunities.
  • Support, Advice, Health and Wellbeing; providing a whole host of community services, youth programmes, mental health support, horticulture opportunities, food provision and access to warm spaces.
  • Family and Youth Work including nurseries, family support, and school-based initiatives. All of which positively impact individuals, fosters resilience and progression toward independence, regardless of past experiences or present circumstances.
As Fundraising Manager, you will be part of the income generation team, and 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. Marketing and communications experience is desirable, but not essential.A driving license and use of own car is essentialAt YMCA Derbyshire we aim to transform the lives of the people we work with for the better. We are looking for brilliant people who will ensure that safeguarding the people we work with is a priority.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. Are you a disabled candidate who would like to apply on this basis?If you do not wish to apply under the scheme, but do require us to make reasonable adjustments for you to attend an interview, then please let us know what those adjustments will be.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. (Celebrating our Peoples Achievements)
  • 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
and moreFor an informal chat please contact Grace Harrison on 01332 579550 during the hours of 9am – 4pmClosing date; 22nd September 2025We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.Interview Date; TBCVisionOur 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.MissionTo develop the whole person, body, mind and spirit.ValuesFrom 1 Corinthians 13:4-7Protect | Trust | Hope | PersevereYMCA Derbyshire are committed to providing dual professionalism opportunitiesWe will do this by offering placements within other organisations in our community.By supporting dual professionalism, we will improve our development, increase our experiences and outcomes which will positively impact YMCA Derbyshire, our employees, our residents and learners and our communities.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.

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