We’re looking for a Fundraising Officer to support the development of business opportunities to generate income for the charity, ensuring development opportunities are effectively maximised principally from statutory (commissioned funding), trusts and foundations.

You will have proven experience of fundraising to generate income from trust and foundation fundraising, statutory commissioning bodies such as bid and tendering, corporate and other donors.

Key responsibilities include To regularly research, monitor, and identify funding opportunities at a local, regional and national level with corporate and public sector funders, for the developments of existing programmes or new programmes.

To be responsible for securing regular income by submitting regular targeted funding applications as directed by Head of Service/CEO.

• To regularly research, monitor, and identify funding opportunities at a local, regional and national level with corporate and public sector funders, for the developments of existing programmes or new programmes.
• To be responsible for securing regular income by submitting regular targeted funding applications as directed by Head of Service/CEO.
• To support the development and the implementation of Islington Mind’s Fundraising and Business Development Strategy, in line with organisational strategies, targets and KPIs and resources.
• To keep abreast of funding streams nationally and locally that may be relevant to the work of the organisation.
• To co-design projects plan with managers and team leaders for the purpose of creating funding bids that support the work of the charity.
• To work with colleagues on ensuring the generation of income meets targets.
• To be responsible of and work with colleagues on establishing, developing and maintaining productive relationships with existing and potential funders, partners and stakeholders.
• Along with Head of Service and other colleagues – to be responsible for the communication and promotion of the charity’s activities, and to represent the organisation externally.

• Proven experience of fundraising to generate income from trust and foundation fundraising, statutory commissioning bodies such as bid and tendering, cooperate and other donors.
• An understanding of and commitment to the rights and needs of people experiencing mental health concerns.
• Experience in taking a lead in developing funding strategies and identifying funding streams that match with the charities aims and objectives.
• Ability to co-design project plans with managers and team leaders.
• Admin experience in an office setting, including experience of developing (and maintaining) new administrative systems, of using monitoring and evaluation tools and producing evaluation reports, of collating and logging data, utilising an on-line CRM system and of organising training events.
• Experience of liaising effectively and working in collaboration with a broad and diverse range of organisations and professionals.
• Experience of working on own initiative and as a member of a closely-knit team, organising, prioritising own work and multi-tasking, be adaptable and solve problems creatively and negotiate with individuals and groups from all backgrounds.
• Excellent written communication skills - sufficient to write a thorough End of Year Service reports, excellent computing and internet skills and excellent numeracy skills – sufficient to deal with financial and other management information.
• Excellent IT skills with a good working knowledge of Microsoft Office package (Word, Excel, Outlook and Publisher).
• Ability to deal professionally and sensitively with all enquiries, both from service users and other organisations and to demonstrate understanding of confidentiality and safeguarding information.
• Resilience – able to cope with the unexpected and to maintain a consistent approach in challenging times.

• Experience of reporting to funders and commissioners of services.
• Knowledge of the regulatory frameworks for fundraising activity for charities in the UK.
• Experience in working in the mental health environment.
• Understanding of regional and central government priorities in the areas of mental health policy, learning and skills development and employability.
• Knowledge of Islington’s main characteristics and of local service providers and resources.

Salary: £18,990 for 3 days a week.

Contract: 3 days per week, permanent Hours: 21 hours per week.

Location: In-person - Unit 4 Archway Business Centre, 19-23 Wedmore Street, Islington, London, N19 4RU; travel between Islington Mind’s sites within the borough is required. Annual leave: 26 days plus statutory holidays pro-rata (increasing with length of service)