Fundraising & Partnerships Officer

Fundraising & Partnerships Officer – Be Free Campaign

�� Location: Hybrid Baltic Triangle, Liverpool

�� Salary: £26,000 - £28,000 (Full-time, based on experience)

�� Contract: Permanent

�� Start Date: February 2025

About Be Free Campaign

Be Free Campaign is a fast-growing mental health charity dedicated to improving well-being, tackling stigma, and empowering young people through education and support. Fundraising is a positive and collaborative effort across our team, ensuring we can continue our vital work. We are looking for a passionate Fundraising Officer to help drive our fundraising efforts and build relationships with donors, partners, and local communities.

About the Role

This role is perfect for someone in the early stages of their fundraising career who is eager to make a meaningful impact on young people’s mental health. As Fundraising Officer, you’ll play a key role in developing and delivering fundraising initiatives, engaging with supporters, and helping to grow our donor base. You will work closely with our senior leadership team, gaining valuable mentoring and development opportunities.

Key Responsibilities

�� Community Fundraising

    •    Support the delivery of fundraising campaigns and appeals.

    •    Help coordinate the “Be Free Challenge” fundraising initiative.

    •    Engage with local supporters, businesses, and volunteers.

    •    Assist in managing and promoting social media fundraising campaigns.

    •    Research and develop new community fundraising opportunities.

�� Donor Relations

    •    Help maintain and update our donor database.

    •    Assist with donor stewardship, including thank-you processes and impact reporting.

    •    Support the development of donor updates, newsletters, and regular giving programmes.

    •    Build strong relationships with individual donors and supporters.

�� Partnership Support

    •    Support existing partnership relationships with businesses and organisations.

    •    Assist with partnership activities, communications, and engagement strategies.

    •    Research potential new partners and funding opportunities.

    •    Support funding applications and bid writing.

About You

We’re looking for someone who is:

✅ Passionate About Mental Health – You care deeply about improving mental health support for young people.

✅ A Strong Communicator – You can build relationships and engage with supporters, donors, and partners.

✅ Organised & Proactive – You can juggle multiple projects and meet deadlines effectively.

✅ Creative & Innovative – You enjoy coming up with new ideas for fundraising campaigns and engagement.

✅ Fundraising-Minded – You understand that fundraising is a team effort and are excited to contribute to a positive and empowering approach.

Essential Requirements

    •    Passion for mental health and young people’s well-being.

    •    Strong communication and interpersonal skills.

    •    Understanding of fundraising principles and donor engagement.

    •    Good organisational abilities and attention to detail.

    •    Proficiency in social media platforms for fundraising.

    •    Comfortable using Microsoft Office and databases.

    •    Ability to work both independently and as part of a team.

Desirable Experience

    •    1-2 years’ experience in fundraising, charity, or community engagement.

    •    Knowledge of the Liverpool/Merseyside community.

    •    Understanding of mental health issues affecting young people.

    •    Experience using fundraising databases or CRM systems.

    •    Experience in digital fundraising and online campaigns.

    •    A track record of achieving fundraising targets.

What We Offer

�� Career Development: Clear progression pathways with opportunities to step into leadership roles.

�� Training & Support: Comprehensive mentoring, training sessions, and access to fundraising networks.

�� Innovative & Supportive Team: Be part of a dynamic and growing charity with a collaborative culture.

�� Impactful Work: Your role will directly contribute to improving young people’s mental health.

�� Liverpool Community Impact Awards: Be part of an organisation that champions local change.

Diversity & Inclusion

As a minority and marginalised-focused charity, we actively encourage applications from underrepresented communities. We value potential as much as experience, so if you’re passionate about mental health and fundraising but don’t meet every criterion, we’d still love to hear from you.

How to Apply

To apply, please submit:

�� Your CV

✍️ A cover letter telling us:

    •    Why you’re passionate about mental health.

    •    What fundraising experience you can bring.

    •    How you’d like to develop in this role.

�� Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis, so early applications are encouraged! ��