JOB TITLE: FUNDRAISING, MARKETING & ADMINISTRATION OFFICER.
BASED: **Apply on the website**A Goldenbridge Industrial Estate,
Inchicore, Dublin 8.
ABOUT THE ORGANISATION:
The Irish Blue Cross is an animal care charity (Registered Charity No.
**Apply on the website**), founded in Ireland in **Apply on the
website**, well known for the provision of pet care amongst the least
well-off pet owners in the Dublin region. Our teams provide a wide
range of veterinary treatments and procedures annually at our ten
mobile veterinary clinics and the main Inchicore Clinic. Our vets
ensure pets are restored to full health and receive the preventative
care they require to protect them against disease.
The Irish Blue Cross operates a horse ambulance service that attends
all Irish race meetings and main equestrian events each year. Our
operatives work closely with the on-duty veterinary personnel to
assist equines that become injured or require assistance.
The Irish Blue Cross operates its main office and small-animal
facilities at **Apply on the website**A Goldenbridge Industrial
Estate, Inchicore, Dublin 8.
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JOB SUMMARY:
The role of Fundraising, Marketing and Administration Officer is an
important one at The Irish Blue Cross. It encompasses the marketing,
promotion and carrying out of the Charity?s main fundraising
activities including the administration work involved. The post holder
will join the organisation?s Fundraising and Campaigns Manager as
part of a small efficient team, supported by volunteers, to raise
vital income through proven and new means to support the charitable
veterinary services.
RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES:
This role requires a unique set of skills and talents. The successful
candidate will be a member of the team responsible for communications
and fundraising.
Key responsibilities include setting out targets and budgets and being
able to demonstrate the achievement of KPIs in relation to a calendar
of agreed fundraising activities. The role also involves maintaining
the inhouse Salesforce CRM, receiving, receipting, and lodging
donations and delivering a high level of customer care to our donors
and supporters.
The person will be responsible for a broad range of community events
and fundraising activities as laid out below.
MAIN DUTIES:
* On a day-to-day basis, deal with fundraising and marketing enquires
- postal, telephone, email and social media.
* Co-ordinate fundraising activities including the Easter Raffle,
Christmas calendar, merchandise, etc. This will include securing
sponsored prizes, organising print and production of tickets,
newsletter and other materials; co-ordinating the draw and issuing
prizes to winners.
* Maintain and input donor data onto the inhouse Salesforce CRM and
validate existing donor data with accuracy, in line with internal
processes and General Data Protection Regulations.
FUNDRAISING INCOME RELATED; - THROUGH WORKING CLOSELY WITH THE FINANCE
OFFICER:
* Direct Debits data inputting and similar duties.
* Carry out cash handling and banking duties by following in-house
procedures.
* Process donor donations, including the banking, receipt,
acknowledgement and recording of details on Salesforce and the
internal lodgement ledger.
* Process online donations and issue receipts and communications in
relation to these, legacies and other gifts.
ONLINE INCOME GENERATION AND AWARENESS; - THROUGH WORKING CLOSELY WITH
THE FUNDRAISING AND CAMPAIGNS MANAGER TO ACHIEVE MAXIMUM RESULTS:
* Research and assist in the development and launch of new online
events, activities, and challenges
* Maintain social media presence on Facebook, Twitter and other
outlets and help maintain the charity?s website.
COMMUNITY FUNDRAISING, IN LINE WITH PUBLIC HEALTH ADVICE:
* Co-ordinate events such as the Bark in the Park? sponsored dog
walks.
* Select suitable venues and dates; communicate with sponsorship
stakeholders.
* Recruit and maintain adequate levels of volunteers to assist with
activities.
* Co-ordinate street and shopping centre cash-collections, booking
dates and venues with organisers and obtaining Garda permits. Manage
and attend events on the day and ensure adequate volunteer levels and
volunteer dogs to make these and other such events a success. Thank
venue organisers and volunteers.
* Co-ordinate the recruitment of new volunteers and maintain
adequate levels of volunteers for events, the office and for trade
fairs. Organise and conduct volunteer communications & training.
* Research, book and organise stands for selected trade fairs.
OTHER:
* Maintain the static collection can sites, and review this activity
as required.
* Ensure the timely ordering, storing and stock control of Christmas
merchandise stock.
* Organise talks for school group and special interest groups on the
charity?s work.
* Conduct and co-ordinate media interviews as required.
* Assist in carrying out the responsibilities of fundraising as set
out under The Fundraising Principles.
* Prepare, submit and present progress reports for management
including data and analysis on actual and forecasted incomes and
expenditures.
* Work with the management team to achieve the overall goals of the
organisation.
* Assist the CEO with administration duties including the taking of
meeting minutes.
* Maximise cost savings across all the events/activities.
* Undertake fundraising and organisational training and attend staff
meetings as required.
* Take part in the training of volunteers and staff who may be
recruited in the marketing/fundraising area and support new staff and
volunteers in settling into their roles.
* Undertake any other duties consistent with the position as may
arise from time to time.
SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:
* Appropriate third level qualification.
* 2 years? experience in a fundraising role, or in an events,
marketing or sales environment.
* Ideally some experience in the charity sector.
* A full driving licence and access to a car as this position
requires some travel.
* Flexibility to travel as required.
* Proficient in Microsoft Office applications.
* Experience in working with CRM systems (Salesforce desirable).
* Knowledge of new media channels.
* Experience working with volunteers.
* Account management/donor care experience.
HOW TO APPLY: Submit Covering Letter and Current CV to: **Apply on the
website**
CLOSING DATE: Sunday **Apply on the website** August **Apply on the
website**.
We need : English (Good)
Type: Permanent
Payment:
Category: Others
