Community Fundraising Officer

Our mission is to provide young people in Milton Keynes & Northamptonshire with a safe place they can stay, people they can trust, and support to fulfil their potential, and where every young person in our community has the means and confidence to belong, contribute and thrive. Working at YMCA Milton Keynes & Northamptonshire is more than just a job, it’s a chance to make a difference, an opportunity to be part of making a positive impact on local young people in our community.  

We're on the hunt for a dynamic and energetic individual to join our growing team as a Community Fundraising Officer. If you're passionate about making a difference, love rallying people together, and thrive in a fast-paced, exciting environment, then this is the role for you. 

This main purpose of this role is about building and nurturing relationships with existing and perspective donors, specifically to increase unrestricted donations from the community. You will also develop and oversee a programme of community and challenge events to maximise this funding stream for the organisation, taking responsibility for sustaining and developing existing partnerships as well as forging new ones with prospective supporters. Networking and running fundraising events with the purpose of building and nurturing relationships is also an important part of the role. 

The successful candidate will be highly motivated and experienced fundraiser, with a proven track record of meeting or exceeding targets, within the charity sector. They will be a natural relationship builder both internally and externally, someone who people want to engage with and support. Being proactive is also an essential skill, always on the look out for new fundraising opportunities and the drive to take them forward.

Along with a competitive salary we offer many employee benefits including:

• 25 days annual leave increasing by a day a year up to 30 days (plus bank holidays)
• Enhanced sick pay and family benefits
• Regular training and development opportunities
• Cash Health Plan
• 5% employer contribution into a pension scheme
• Life Insurance benefit x 4 salary
• We are open to flexible working and this role being part time

If this is the role for you then you can find a full job description and details of how to apply on our website.

YMCA Milton Keynes & Northamptonshire is an equal opportunities employer.