Donor Relations and Direct Marketing Officer
UCD Foundation is seeking a Donor Relations and Direct Marketing Officer to join its award‑winning fundraising team. This role plays a key part in strengthening donor engagement, managing annual giving processes, and supporting marketing and fundraising campaigns.
Location: Ardmore House, Uni Col Dublin, Belfield, Dublin 4, D04 V1W8
To work in Ireland a non‑EEA National, unless exempted, must hold a valid employment permit. Please review the eligibility requirements for an employment permit if you are unsure of your eligibility to apply for this vacancy.
Responsibilities
* Process and accurately record all annual giving donations promptly.
* Develop donor communications and stewardship materials to enhance engagement and retention.
* Collect and curate student testimonials for impact reporting and promotional use.
* Support the Head of Annual Giving in planning and executing direct mail campaigns to acquire, retain, and upgrade donors.
* Lead digital advertising strategies across channels (e.g., LinkedIn and others).
* Monitor and analyse campaign performance to improve effectiveness and ROI.
* Produce reports tracking donor conversion, retention, and income performance.
* Maintain accurate data and strong internal/external relationships for effective donor stewardship.
* Research new funding opportunities to support UCD Foundation’s fundraising goals.
Qualifications
* University degree.
* Proven experience in fundraising, donor relations, marketing, or a related field.
* Exceptional written and verbal communication skills.
* Strong organisational and multitasking abilities.
* Excellent writing, editing, and digital marketing skills.
* Experience with donor databases (Raiser’s Edge or similar an advantage).
* Analytical mindset with ability to evaluate campaign and donor data.
* Proven ability to manage multiple deadlines and competing priorities.
Key Competencies & Attributes
* Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
* Team‑oriented, collaborative approach with relationship‑building strengths.
* Self‑motivated, proactive, and results‑focused.
* Highly organised with attention to detail.
* Calm and confident under pressure; problem‑solving mindset.
Benefits
UCD Foundation offers a supportive, inclusive, and collaborative team culture; hands‑on experience across fundraising, marketing, and finance functions; strong focus on professional development and career growth; hybrid working model (typically 3 days on campus, 2 remote).
Sector
* Education
Career Level
* Experienced [Non‑Managerial]
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