The Role:
Report directly to the Fundraising Manager and will be a part of a team of fundraisers and will play a key role within the fundraising department and charity as a whole.
Key Duties And Responsibilities:
Manage and develop some of Jack and Jills existing fundraising events and campaigns (big and small) and work to budget and targets
Actively seek and secure community fundraising opportunities by engaging with local groups and community organisations.
Promote and support key community initiatives, including digital and virtual events, national funding drives, and local fundraising challenges.
Brief, update and collaborate with other departments to maximise fundraising opportunities
Engage, build and manage relationships with donors, some corporate partners and supporters
Coordinate logistics for events and campaigns (e.g. venues, permits, travel, catering and merchandise)
Research and develop innovative fundraising initiatives and provide analysis reports to inform future strategy
Represent the charity at donor meetings, community events and conferences, delivering presentations where necessary
Keep abreast of developments in fundraising trends across the sector and be aware of current market and economic factors influencing fundraising activities.
Work with the Communications Team for support and development of a comms plan for fundraising events and campaigns.
Support other areas of Fundraising as business needs
Maintain accurate supporter data through the CRM/database and use insights to inform strategy
Develop and implement donor stewardship programmes, ensuring timely acknowledgment and personalised communications
Recruit, train and manage volunteers to support fundraising events
Prepare and manage budgets for fundraising activities, monitoring income and expenditure and reporting on performance
Ensure all fundraising activities comply with relevant legislation and internal policies, including GDPR and health and safety requirements
Skill and Experience Required:
Minimum 2 years relevant experience, within a fundraising, events, marketing department.
Experience working as part of a team, being innovative and creative thinking to achieve targets.
Good understanding / knowledge of digital/ social media
Excellent interpersonal and relationship building skills.
Proven project, event planning and multi -task management skills and works well under pressure
Flexibility, initiative, and, capable of working on own initiative
Strong computer skills to include MS Office - Word, Excel, PowerPoint
Excellent presentation, communication (written & verbal) and organisational skills.
Excellent attention to detail
The candidate must be able to travel independently and at short notice to various locations nationwide, therefore a clean driving licence and access to a car for work purposes is required
On occasions, some out of hours and weekend work is a requirement for this role
Experience in the use of CRM/Database system is
desirable but not essential
An understanding of the fundraising and non-profit landscape in Ireland is desirable but not essential
Demonstrated ability to deliver high-quality stewardship and supporter care
Budget management skills, including monitoring income and expenditure
This is an excellent opportunity to join a dynamic, hardworking and vibrant fundraising team and to make a real difference to the lives of families with very sick children
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Benefits:
Additional leave
Bike to work scheme
Company pension
Employee assistance program
Flexitime
On-site parking
Private medical insurance
Sick pay
Work from home
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Johnstown Manor, Johnstown, CO.
Kildare