Job summary
Are
you looking for a rewarding new role in a vibrant and ambitious charity working
to make a real and lasting difference to the mental health of people in
Derbyshire?
Are
you an experienced fundraiser with a proven track record of securing new income
and meeting income generation targets, and a compelling and confident communicator
who is passionate about contributing to the financial sustainability of our
organisation?
Do
you share Derbyshire Minds vision and values?
We have an
exciting opportunity to become a vital part of Derbyshire Minds Senior
Management Team as Income Generation Manager, providing effective leadership and management of
our income generation, marketing and external communications functions in line
with our strategy and values.
Main duties of the job
The
Income Generation Manager is responsible for the overall management,
development and delivery of the Income Generation function for Derbyshire
Mind. They are also the lead manager
responsible for marketing and external communications, including the
website. They lead a programme of work
to identify and maximise income generation opportunities, to support long term
financial sustainability for the organisation. They also line manage the
Marketing and Fundraising Co-ordinator.
About us
Derbyshire Mind is a local independent mental health charity within the Mind federation. Our focus is on improving mental health and wellbeing for people across Derby and Derbyshire.
We provide a range of community mental health and wellbeing services designed to support people with mental health problems as well as the wider population.
We have over 50 years experience of working locally, supporting people in Derby and Derbyshire to maintain good mental health.
Derbyshire Mind's Vision
For everyone in Derbyshire to have good mental wellbeing and to live their best life.
Derbyshire Mind's Values
- Working Together - We work alongside others for the greater good
- Learning Together - We always aim to do things better
- Empowering - We support people to fulfil their potential
- Respectful - We don't judge, we treat others as equals
- Positive - We are progressive and focus on solutions
Job description
Job responsibilities
(Please see the Job Description and Person Specification for the full details).
Seeking out new fundraising,
business development and income generation opportunities
Developing and maximising
Derbyshire Minds community fundraising programme and strategy.
Applying to a range of trusts,
foundations and grant-giving bodies.
Leading and growing Derbyshire
Minds corporate fundraising programme.
Writing tender bids for new
contracts and services.
Acting as the lead manager for
marketing and external communications, including social media.
Developing and maintaining
Derbyshire Minds website.
Managing and supporting a
Marketing and Fundraising Co-ordinator.
Working with the Chief Executive
to develop an income generation strategy.
Attending the Income Generation
Strategy Group and Board meetings as required.
Job description
Job responsibilities
(Please see the Job Description and Person Specification for the full details).
Seeking out new fundraising,
business development and income generation opportunities
Developing and maximising
Derbyshire Minds community fundraising programme and strategy.
Applying to a range of trusts,
foundations and grant-giving bodies.
Leading and growing Derbyshire
Minds corporate fundraising programme.
Writing tender bids for new
contracts and services.
Acting as the lead manager for
marketing and external communications, including social media.
Developing and maintaining
Derbyshire Minds website.
Managing and supporting a
Marketing and Fundraising Co-ordinator.
Working with the Chief Executive
to develop an income generation strategy.
Attending the Income Generation
Strategy Group and Board meetings as required.
Person Specification
Knowledge
Essential
- Knowledge of all major fundraising techniques.
- Knowledge of key legislation, ethics and best practice in relation to fundraising.
- Working knowledge of marketing and external communications, including websites and social media.
Skills and Abilities
Essential
- Advanced IT skills, including in the use of Microsoft Office.
- Excellent writing skills, numeracy and literacy, with strong attention to detail.
Qualifications
Desirable
- Professional qualification in fundraising.
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working in an income generation or fundraising role within a charitable/voluntary organisation.
- Experience of writing bids and grant applications.
- Experience of developing relationships with trusts, foundations and/or grant-giving bodies.
- Experience of managing staff and/or volunteers.
- Experience of working with CRM databases.
- Proven track record of securing new income and meeting income generation targets.
Attitude and Approach
Essential
- Flexible in approach and willing to work some evenings and weekends when required.
- Strong advocate for the principles of Equality, Diversity and Inclusion.
Other
Essential
- Means of transport to regularly attend our Derby office and sites across Derbyshire when required, to fulfil the requirements of the role.
Person Specification
Knowledge
Essential
- Knowledge of all major fundraising techniques.
- Knowledge of key legislation, ethics and best practice in relation to fundraising.
- Working knowledge of marketing and external communications, including websites and social media.
Skills and Abilities
Essential
- Advanced IT skills, including in the use of Microsoft Office.
- Excellent writing skills, numeracy and literacy, with strong attention to detail.
Qualifications
Desirable
- Professional qualification in fundraising.
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working in an income generation or fundraising role within a charitable/voluntary organisation.
- Experience of writing bids and grant applications.
- Experience of developing relationships with trusts, foundations and/or grant-giving bodies.
- Experience of managing staff and/or volunteers.
- Experience of working with CRM databases.
- Proven track record of securing new income and meeting income generation targets.
Attitude and Approach
Essential
- Flexible in approach and willing to work some evenings and weekends when required.
- Strong advocate for the principles of Equality, Diversity and Inclusion.
Other
Essential
- Means of transport to regularly attend our Derby office and sites across Derbyshire when required, to fulfil the requirements of the 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.
