Fundraising Manager & Communications

Youth4Youth Ltd; Southampton; On-site; GBP 60,000 - GBP 80,000; Part time

Job summary

A youth mental health charity in Southampton seeks a passionate Fundraising Manager to oversee fundraising events and identify grant opportunities. This vital role supports the charity's mission to assist young people in need. The successful candidate will manage the marathon strategy and collaborate with various teams. Engage in meaningful work that provides essential financial support for those waiting for assistance. Experience in event management and charity fundraising is highly valued.

Benefits

Invaluable experience in event management

Opportunity to support youth mental health

Qualifications

• Passion for youth mental health and a goal-oriented attitude.
• Excellent communication skills for fundraising support.
• Strong organisational skills with an interest in charity funding.

Responsibilities

• Own London Marathon strategy for 2026–2027.
• Identify grant opportunities and support grant applications.
• Collaborate with Social Media and PR Managers for campaigns.

Skills

Communication skills

Organisational skills

Team collaboration

Event management

Job description

Overview

Youth4Youth is a 100% volunteer-run charity dedicated to youth mental health. We believe that young people are best placed to support each other, so we provide peer-led mentoring for those aged under 25. With nearly 300,000 young people currently on NHS waiting lists, our mission is to ensure no one has to face their struggles alone.

We are looking for a goal-oriented and supportive Fundraising Manager to join our small volunteer team. This is a critical role that directly funds our future. You will own our flagship fundraising events and help us unlock the grants we need to grow, ensuring Youth4Youth remains a sustainable lifeline for young people.

Key Responsibilities

• Marathon Management: Own our London Marathon strategy for 2026–2027. You’ll create the communications plan to recruit next year’s runners and provide them with the support and motivation they need to cross the finish line.
• Grant Research: Help identify new grant opportunities and occasionally support with grant writing and applications.
• Collaborative Campaigns: Work closely with our Social Media and PR Managers to ensure our fundraising news and success stories reach as many people as possible.

What we’re looking for

• A passion for youth mental health and a 'can-do' attitude toward hitting targets.
• Excellent communication skills — you’ll be the main point of contact for some of our amazing fundraisers.
• Strong organisational skills and an interest in charity funding.

Why join us?

You will gain invaluable experience in event management and charity income generation. Your work will provide the financial security that allows us to support thousands of young people who are currently waiting for help.