Growing Younger Resourcing Officer

Derby, England, United Kingdom

12/16/2024

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About The Role

The Growing Younger Resourcing Officer will play a crucial role in supporting our diocesan vision by focusing on fundraising and resource development for children, young people, and families (CYF) ministries. The Diocese is seeking investment from the national church to support CYF ministry and mission. However, it is crucial that these ministries become financially sustainable beyond national funding. This role, as part of the Parish Support Office, aims to connect parishes with the available grant funding sources available for work with young people, and help them develop strategies to ensure the financial sustainability of their ministries.

In accordance with the Equality Act 2010, Part 1, Schedule 9, it is a genuine occupational requirement that the post holder is a practicing Christian.

The Diocese of Derby is committed to the Church of England's vision to become a church that is younger and more diverse and double the number of active young disciples by 2030. This commitment is echoed in our diocesan vision and strategy. Our vision is that the Kingdom of God is good news for all, and we will see this through transformed lives, growing church, and building community. Our objectives include deepening our relationship with God, challenging injustice, serving our local contexts, and making new disciples. In delivering these objectives, we will prioritise becoming younger, greener, more diverse, and addressing contexts of social and economic deprivation.

Responsibilities (Please See Full Details In Role Description Attached)

• Support parishes in developing effective fundraising strategies to employ children, youth, and family ministers.
• Provide training and resources to parish leaders on best practices for fundraising and donor engagement.
• Develop and maintain expert knowledge of grant funding available for CYF ministries, from national and local sources.
• Identify and promote grants suitable for different types of ministries e.g. educationally focused ministries (Religious Education), community-based projects, youth workspaces, etc.
• Assist parishes in applying for grants, particularly those available for socio-economically deprived communities.
• Create and distribute resources to help parishes understand and navigate the funding landscape.
• Collaborate with the Growing Younger Communications Officer to communicate funding opportunities and success stories.
• Work closely with the Mission, Evangelism, and Parish Revitalisation team.
• Contribute to team discussions and strategies to enhance CYF ministries and overall parish support.
• Maintain a strong working relationship with the Living Generously Advisor to support parishes in developing cultures of generosity.
• Coordinate efforts to align fundraising strategies with the broader goals of fostering generosity and financial sustainability within parishes.
  
  
  

Closing date for applications

12 January 2025

Interviews will be held on

23 January 2025

For full details, please see the attached application pack and application form.