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Derbyshire Mind Fundraising and Relationships Coordinator

The closing date is 27 September 2026

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Job summary

The Fundraising and Relationships Coordinator will play a key role in fundraising The role has two key purposes, to increase Derbyshire Mind's income through a range of fundraising activities, and to expand Derbyshire Mind's online and promotional activities to support fundraising.

Main duties of the job

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.

About us

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.

Details

Date posted

27 August 2026

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£22,702 a year pro rata of £28,000 FTE

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

1 years

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

B0397-26-0024

Job locations

Derby West Business Centre

Ashbourne Road

Derby

DE22 4NB

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

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

3. To actively promote the aims and principles of Derbyshire Mind and take part in any Derbyshire Mind activities as directed

4. To maintain the confidentiality of any information gained during employment with Derbyshire Mind at all times

5. The post-holder will be required to be flexible in their approach to working from our office or home as appropriate/ required, and to travel to events across Derbyshire

6. The post requires flexible working including some evening and weekend work when required.

This job description may be subject to joint review from time to time between the post-holder and Derbyshire Mind.

Job description

Job responsibilities

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

3. To actively promote the aims and principles of Derbyshire Mind and take part in any Derbyshire Mind activities as directed

4. To maintain the confidentiality of any information gained during employment with Derbyshire Mind at all times

5. The post-holder will be required to be flexible in their approach to working from our office or home as appropriate/ required, and to travel to events across Derbyshire

6. The post requires flexible working including some evening and weekend work when required.

This job description may be subject to joint review from time to time between the post-holder and Derbyshire Mind.

Person Specification

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.

Person Specification

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.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Employer details

Employer name

Derbyshire Mind

Address

Derby West Business Centre

Ashbourne Road

Derby

DE22 4NB

United Kingdom

Employer's website

http://www.derbyshiremind.org.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Derbyshire Mind

Address

Derby West Business Centre

Ashbourne Road

Derby

DE22 4NB

United Kingdom

Employer's website

http://www.derbyshiremind.org.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Head of Partnerships & Services

Joe Heeney

[email protected]

Details

Date posted

27 August 2026

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£22,702 a year pro rata of £28,000 FTE

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

1 years

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

B0397-26-0024

Job locations

Derby West Business Centre

Ashbourne Road

Derby

DE22 4NB

United Kingdom

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Derbyshire Mind Website

Equality Diversity and Inclusion Policy

Privacy notice

Derbyshire Mind's privacy notice (opens in a new tab)

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• Accessibility Statement
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