Overview
Position
: Philanthropy and Grants Specialist
Reporting to
: Strategic Partnerships Manager
Location
: Dublin
Hours
: 17.5 Hours / Week
Scope of Responsibility
: To manage and develop philanthropic funding streams across Trusts, Foundations, and Major Donors, achieving agreed targets in line with organisational objectives.
Reporting to the Strategic Partnerships Manager - Fundraising & Communications
Responsibilities
Managing and developing philanthropy and grant funding streams to achieve targets in line with organisational objectives
Stewarding a diverse portfolio of existing and new philanthropic partners to ensure lasting and impactful relationships
Promoting and developing Depaul's potential to a wide range of supporters and key target audiences
Identifying, securing, and stewarding new philanthropic funding partners, including trusts, foundations, and grant making bodies
Supporting and inputting to the development of Depaul's Philanthropy Strategy, including major gift and legacy giving
Providing consistent relationship management for trusts, foundations, grant making organisations, and major donors
Developing a calendar of relevant and interesting engagement communications and events, as well as a range of appropriate acknowledgement and recognition opportunities
Creating compelling and visually engaging proposals and ensuring timely and comprehensive responses to opportunities
Delivering excellence in impact reporting and storytelling
Leading on processes and procedures required for the development of philanthropic funding, including prospect research, development, and pipeline management
Developing strong working relationships with internal stakeholders, to ensure up to date knowledge of Depaul's services, strategic plans, and future ambitions
Working with staff across the organisation to ensure funded projects are effectively monitored and evaluated
Maintaining detailed, accurate records on all aspects of philanthropic funding utilising our CRM system (Salesforce)
Reporting regularly on philanthropy income pipelines
Keeping up to date with trends and best practice
Acting as an ambassador for Depaul and living our values
Preparing ad hoc reports and presentations when requested
The above list is not exhaustive; additional areas of responsibility may be added over time and flexibility to cover for other staff roles is required from time to time.
Person Requirements
Third level degree in communications, business/marketing, liberal arts or another humanities subject is essential
2-3 years' experience working in fundraising or relevant discipline in NGO sector; ideally 1 year fundraising experience
Proven ability of excellent communications to broad range of stakeholders and to engage and motivate supporters
Excellent content development and writing skills
Collaborative, relationship building approach to working with colleagues within own and other departments and externally
Excellent prioritisation and organisational skills and the ability to complete projects within tight time constraints and balancing multiple competing work demands
Advanced level IT skills, ideally with CRM system experience
Graphic design experience desirable but not essential.
Notes
While the line manager is specified above, this does not preclude higher level grades from directing or reviewing work or setting dotted line collaborative working relationships between same or different level positions.
All tasks should be completed in an accurate manner and supported by a clear electronic and hard copy filing system.
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