Overview
Cloughjordan Ecovillage, North Tipperary Green Enterprise Park, Cloughjordan, Co. Tipperary, E53 VP86
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Job Description
The Opportunity
You’ll collaborate with a passionate team of staff and stakeholders to source funding that will help to bring fundamental projects and visionary ideas to life — from infrastructure upgrades to a bold new community-led development plan, all centred on local and global sustainable development issues. SPI has a number of projects and opportunities in the pipeline that we are seeking funding for. With a good number of successful applications and grant-aided projects delivered (from small to 100k+), SPI has a demonstrable and recent track record in managing and delivering grant funded projects.
Why This Role Matters
We are excited to have a dedicated fundraising position that will help us to unlock the full potential of our projects, research and educational programmes. Your contribution will be instrumental in enabling the next phase of development to move forward, having a direct impact on our community and the thousands of people engaging with the Ecovillage and its educational programmes.
Responsibilities
* Work with the staff team and finance sub-committee of the Board to prepare and implement a fundraising strategy and plan.
* Report on fundraising targets and progress to the team.
* Identify and engage potential donors, sponsors, and grant-making bodies.
* Cultivate and maintain relationships with supporters and stakeholders.
* Develop and maintain structures to organise and track fundraising activities.
* Manage donor databases and ensure accurate record-keeping.
* Lead on the preparation of grant and funding applications and manage application processes.
* Oversee grant reporting to ensure reports are timely, high quality and comply with all requirements.
* Ensure that all fundraising is properly managed and controlled and complies with legal requirements and internal policy.
* Support development of a communications strategy.
* Work with the Book Keeper, General Manager and Treasurer in maintaining accurate financial records concerning fundraising.
Other notes: This vacancy is suitable for Remote/Blended working.
Career Level
* Managerial
Candidate Requirements
Essential
* Minimum Experienced Required (Years): 3
* Minimum Qualification: Level 8 (incl Higher Diploma & Honours Bachelor Degree)
* Specialising In: experience in fundraising, communication skills, grant management, organisation and planning, grant writing and reporting
Desirable
* Ability Skills: Administration, Communications, Financial, Interpersonal Skills
* Competency Skills: Decision Making, Management, Priority Planning, Teamwork
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