Job Summary
The successful candidate will lead the development and growth of support from major donors in Ireland. They will establish connections with new donors, deepen relationships with existing ones, and develop innovative approaches to nourish and sustain these partnerships.
Key Responsibilities
* Developing and implementing annual operational plans to deliver major donor fundraising objectives.
* Managing and growing fundraising income from private individuals and family foundations in Ireland.
* Providing leadership to a team and stakeholders to achieve major donor fundraising goals.
* Identifying and converting new major donor leads and prospects.
* Liaising with stakeholders to identify areas of programmes in need of donor support.
* Managing external suppliers and stakeholders relating to major donor fundraising.
* Supporting the preparation of, and reporting against, major donor income and expenditure budgets and KPIs.
* Optimizing use of Donor and Grant Management systems to capture donor and grant information.
Requirements
* Excellent relationship development and management skills.
* Strategic thinking and effective communication skills.
* Experience in multi-project management and fundraising budgeting.
* Strong time management and administration skills.
* Able to work on your own initiative as well as part of a team.
* Willingness to travel overseas if needed.
* Proficiency in Microsoft packages and Donor Relationship Management systems.