Fundraising and Engagement Officer

Mind BLMK works across our communities to support positive mental health and wellbeing. Working closely with a range of partners, we offer a number of activities from our wellbeing centres and local venues to make a difference to the mental health and wellbeing of people in Bedfordshire, Luton and Milton Keynes , and our aim is to make sure that no-one has to face a mental health problem alone.
Fundraising and Engagement Officer
Post no: 591
Office base: HQ, Flitwick
Area covered: Bedfordshire, Luton and Milton Keynes
Contract type: Permanent
Salary: £24,720 per annum
Hours: 37.0 hours per week, Monday to Friday
About the Role
This role is an exciting opportunity to work for Mind BLMK as part of the Fundraising & Engagement Team.
Acting as the first point of contact for all Fundraising & Comms enquiries and in line with Mind BLMKs Fundraising and Communications Strategy, this is a busy role and will require excellent stewardship and donor care skills as well as meticulous organisation and innovative thinking. As an Ambassador for Mind BLMK, you will need to have a passion for mental health and an ability to operate at all levels.
The successful applicant will generate income and support all aspects of communication and marketing, to help to maximise local support, raise awareness of our work in the community, and by providing exceptional supporter stewardship, in line with Mind BLMKs Fundraising and Communication strategy.
Key Duties
Act as the first point of contact for all fundraising enquiries and provide stewardship and donor care for Mind BLMKs individual givers, corporates, groups, volunteers and other supporters of the charity, in line with the fundraising strategy.
Act as first point of contact for all marketing, PR and event enquiries.
Send donors bespoke information and materials to support their fundraising at Mind BLMK.
Ensure supporter interaction points (telephone, post, email) adhere to the highest standard.
Support existing and develop new partnerships with corporates, organisations, and individuals, to support income growth.
Develop and maintain relationships with philanthropists and encourage legacy giving.
Help with the co-ordination of fundraising volunteers, as requested or as appropriate.
Help to identify and develop potential areas of fundraising growth and process improvements, in line with the Fundraising Strategy and supporting net income growth.
Write and send outgoing thank you letters to all income streams.
Help maintain an up-to-date and accurate supporter database, finance log and fundraising and communications materials.
Support the implementation of marketing strategies and targeted campaigns; plan, develop, and ensure the production of multi-media communications, PR, and marketing materials and compelling stories.
Work closely with external organisations in order to raise awareness of services available locally and increase access to provision for individuals across Bedfordshire, Luton and Milton Keynes.
Entitlements/benefits:
25 days Annual Leave plus Bank Holidays
Auto-enrolment NEST pension scheme (employer contributes 3%, employee contributes 5%)
Westfield Health Plan includes access to everyday healthcare and indemnifies towards the cost of routine health care.
Discounts available through Blue Light Card & Tickets for Good
In-house and external Learning and Development as appropriate for the role.
Flexible Working On request (in line with Mind BLMK policy on Right to Request Flexible Working)
If you have a passion for working in mental health and possess the required skills, we would love to hear from you.
Closedown: 5pm Tuesday 4th June 2024
Interview date: TBC
Please note: We reserve the right to close this advert early if enough suitable applicants apply
Start date: ASAP
Interested?
If you would like to find out more, please click the apply button. You will be directed to our website to complete your application for this position.
Mind BLMK has been committed to the Mindful Employer charter and the Disability Confident Employer Scheme since 2008.
Please note: Mind BLMK follows Safer Recruitment practices and we are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults. Therefore all our roles are subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.
No agencies please.

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