Head of Network Fundraising

About the role

We won’t give up until everyone experiencing a mental health problem gets both support and respect. We provide advice and support to empower anyone experiencing a mental health problem. We campaign to improve services, raise awareness and promote understanding.

Fixed term 12-month maternity cover starting end July / early August 2021

28–35 hours (flexible)

We have big goals over the next few years.

We’re going to be fighting for mental health in a way we never have before.

Together we’ll be working to make sure everyone experiencing a mental health problem gets the support and respect they deserve.

The Head of Network Fundraising is responsible for leading the Network Fundraising Support team and overseeing our fundraising support offer to Mind’s network of over 110 local Minds, enabling them to diversify their income streams and grow income in a sustainable way. The post will also work to increase collaboration between the Fundraising department at Mind and local Mind fundraisers, supporting the development of federation-wide fundraising products. The post will oversee delivery of annual and long-term objectives for the Network Fundraising Support offer, aligning with priorities in the organisational strategy.

You will need:

• Senior management level experience of programme and project management

• Experience of implementing fundraising strategies and operational activities in at least two of the following areas: community and events, individual giving (including legacies), corporate, trust or statutory fundraising

• To have lead complex, high profile change and transformation

• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to understand and translate complex information to a variety of audiences

• To be a self-starter with excellent people skills

• A sound knowledge and understanding of fundraising approaches and techniques, with a commitment to Mind’s mission and values.

This position will initially, in line with current government guidance be based from home, with an expectation of being home based for the next six months or until updated government guidelines are published. However, if/when government guidelines change the role may then revert to being office based, whilst retaining some flexible working options.

This role is 35hrs p/w; however, we are open to a four-day working week (28 hrs or compressed hours)

Closing Date: Sunday 6th June 2021

Mind reserves the right to close the vacancy to applications earlier, should we receive a high volume of strong candidates – therefore we encourage an early application.

Equality & Diversity

We value the power of diversity. We embrace the different perspectives that each of us bring. We are creating an inclusive working environment where everyone is appreciated for being authentic and bringing their whole selves to work regardless of race, gender, age, religion, identity and experience.

We are committed to becoming truly anti-racist in everything we do and ensuring that all our employees are treated fairly and equitably at work and promoting equity in physical and mental health for all.

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More details and how to apply

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Job Description

A little more about Mind

Our goals:

• Supporting people likely to develop mental health problems, to stay well
• Empowering people who experience a mental health problem to make informed choices about how they live and recover
• Ensuring people get the right services and support at the right time to help their recovery and enable them to live with their mental health problem
• Opening the doors to people with experience of mental health problems participating fully in society
• Gaining equality of treatment for people who experience both mental health and other forms of discrimination

Our values underpin everything we do. They are:

• Open: We reach out to anyone who needs us.
• Together: We're stronger in partnership.
• Responsive: We listen, we act.
• Independent: We speak out fearlessly.
• Unstoppable: We never give up.

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