Our vision
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A world where no young person feels alone with their mental health.
We want to see a world where every young person who is struggling feels able to reach out, and has people and services around them who can really help.
As a Fundraising Officer in the Public Fundraising team, you will play a vital role in generating income from individuals, community groups and schools. You will engage supporters through innovative acquisition and stewardship campaigns with a particular focus on delivering our key campaigns — including 60 Miles in June and Hello Yellow.
Reporting to the Individual Giving & Campaigns Manager, you will need a strong understanding of donor acquisition, engagement and stewardship. You’ll focus on recruiting new donors, growing average donation values and improving retention, while ensuring supporters receive an outstanding experience and feel proud of their contribution to YoungMinds’ mission.
Key information
- Application closing date
- 06 May 2026
- Interview date
- 14 May 2026
- Working environment
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We are currently working with a hybrid working model, where there is the option of working from home combined with 4-12 days a month of working in the office.
About this role
As a Fundraising Officer in the Public Fundraising team, you will play a vital role in generating income from individuals, community groups and schools. You will engage supporters through innovative acquisition and stewardship campaigns with a particular focus on delivering our key campaigns — including 60 Miles in June and Hello Yellow.
Reporting to the Individual Giving & Campaigns Manager, you will need a strong understanding of donor acquisition, engagement and stewardship. You’ll focus on recruiting new donors, growing average donation values and improving retention, while ensuring supporters receive an outstanding experience and feel proud of their contribution to YoungMinds’ mission.
• Campaign Delivery: Lead on key fundraising campaigns including 60 Miles in June and Hello Yellow, coordinating activities across multiple audiences to drive income and awareness.
• Supporter Stewardship: Serve as the first point of contact for YoungMinds supporters, delivering excellent donor care by phone, email, in writing and in person, while developing and managing stewardship plans to build loyalty and maximise fundraising potential.
• Income & Data Management: Monitor and report on fundraising activity and income using the organisation’s CRM system and third-party fundraising platforms, ensuring all supporter data is captured and managed in line with GDPR requirements.
• Audience Insight & Growth: Utilise supporter insights and the YoungMinds case for support to shape cause-led fundraising activities that build meaningful relationships and attract new audiences to the charity.
About you
Candidates will be shortlisted on the basis of the following essential criteria to a satisfactory level:
· Fundraising Experience: Experience of donor recruitment and retention through mass fundraising and/or general supporter fundraising activities, with a track record of engaging individuals and community groups.
· Data & CRM Skills: Experience using databases for effective fundraising or donor journey development, with the ability to analyse quantitative and qualitative data to drive fundraising performance.
· Project Management: Proven ability to manage project plans, meet deadlines and targets, and work flexibly and creatively to problem solve across multiple concurrent activities.
· Communication & Compliance: Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to inspire and motivate donors, alongside an understanding of UK fundraising compliance, GDPR and the Code of Fundraising Practice.
Further information on the post can be found in the attached JDPS. To apply for this role, please download the Fundraising Officer Job Pack and follow the guidance on the application form. Applications should be sent to recruitment@youngminds.org.uk by the deadline listed below, with the job title included as the subject.
We welcome applications from Black and Minoritised, LGBTQ+ groups and those with disabilities, as they are currently under-represented.
Deadline for applications is 6 May 2026 5pm
Interviews will be held on week commencing on 18 May 2026.
Apply now
One of our values is: “We celebrate what makes you you – whoever you are, we welcome you and encourage you to be true to yourself”.
If you are excited about helping us to achieve our mission, passionate about working at an organisation that puts the lived experience of young people at the heart of everything we do and want to be part of our drive to become a truly anti-racist organisation we want to hear from you.
To apply, please fill in the application form - downloadable below - and send via email to recruitment@youngminds.org.uk.
About YoungMinds
You’ll be part of a passionate, hardworking team that cares about the work they do and you’ll be part of making a real difference to the lives of children and young people. In addition to becoming part of the YoungMinds team, you’ll get:
- 25 days paid holiday entitlement (plus Bank Holidays)
- three days additional leave over Christmas and New Year
- auto-enrolment onto pension scheme where YoungMinds will match your contribution up to five per cent
- statutory benefits such as parental leave and sick pay
- a wide range of other health, wellbeing and lifestyle benefits
- a dedication to continued professional development, training and shared best practice
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