Fundraising Manager
This is a permanent position based in Dublin City Centre.
The Fundraising Manager reports to the Deputy Chief Executive and will have a strategic focus on securing major gift support from individuals and Members. The successful candidate will achieve specified fundraising targets through sourcing funding from corporates, trusts, foundations, and grant-writing.
* Achieve specified fundraising targets through sourcing funding from corporates, trusts, foundations, and grant-writing.
* Manage and appropriately steward relationships with individual funders and sponsors, introducing key personnel at appropriate times.
* In consultation with the Foundation Director, Sponsorship Manager, Head of Membership, and Foundation Programme Managers, identify institutional prospects and develop individual cultivation plans for each.
* Develop engagement opportunities for key institutional prospects, including events and individual meetings.
* Develop and manage the production of appropriate materials as part of the overall external funding strategy.
* Develop and write funding and grant proposals, applications, and update/close-out reports for corporates, trusts, and foundations.
* Liaise with other teams to implement the action plan derived from a three-year strategy for fundraising.
* Maintain and improve processes to manage and monitor the fundraising cycle with individual funders and sponsors, reporting progress to the relevant stakeholders.
Experience Required
The ideal candidate will have at least 5 years of experience in developing and implementing fundraising strategies, with evidence of significantly increased funding for the organisation(s). They should have excellent understanding of fundraising best practices and charities' compliance.
* At least 5 years of experience in developing and implementing fundraising strategies, with evidence of significantly increased funding for the organisation(s).
* Excellent understanding of fundraising best practices and charities' compliance.
* Experience of change management is essential.
* A proven ability to achieve agreed engagement and fundraising targets.
Skills and Qualifications
The successful candidate will be an exceptional communicator, negotiator, and influencer, with a strong ability to build and maintain high-level relationships and partnerships.
* Strong communication, negotiation, and influencing skills.
* Exceptional relationship-building and networking skills.
* Excellent organisational, analytical, and evaluation skills.
* Exceptional writing/editing and verbal communication skills.
* Demonstrable skills in adaptability and creativity.
The ideal candidate will hold a third-level qualification and have a good working knowledge of digital and social media platforms, including Microsoft Office suite.
Applicants are encouraged to get in touch to discuss this opportunity further.