TITLE OF POST: CORPORATE FUNDRAISING EXECUTIVE
ORGANISATION: Irish Motor Neurone Disease Association (IMNDA)
REPORTING TO: Fundraising Manager
CONTRACT: Permanent
LOCATION: This is an office-based role with hybrid working under
consideration.
The office is based at Unit 3, Ground Floor, Marshalsea Court, **Apply
on the website**/**Apply on the website** Merchants Quay, D**Apply on
the website** N8VC.
WHO WE ARE
The Irish Motor Neurone Disease Association (IMNDA) supports people
living with Motor Neurone Disease (MND), their families and carers
across Ireland. Vital services include home visits from four
specialist MND nurses, funding towards home care hours and the supply
of specialised equipment on loan. On average over **Apply on the
website**% of the IMNDA?s income comes from fundraising and
donations. The Association has grown over recent years, raising more
funds and supporting more families.
ROLE OVERVIEW
Reporting to the Fundraising Manager and working as part of a small,
dedicated team this is an exciting new role of strategic importance to
the development of the IMNDA?s corporate income. The Corporate
Fundraising Executive will be directly responsible for developing and
implementing the IMNDA?s Corporate Fundraising Programme and
building on previous and current corporate support. This role might
suit someone at an early stage of their career interested in moving to
the voluntary sector with an established charity and wishing to make a
real difference to people?s lives.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
* Deliver ambitious fundraising targets as a key member of the
fundraising team.
* Revive relationships with established corporate donors and manage
the cultivation and stewardship of new prospective supporters.
* Undertake thorough Charity of the Year research, creating a
calendar of key dates.
* Be the main contact for all Corporate fundraising; from company
events and donations to CSR applications and pitches.
* Adapt and deliver all IMNDA annual events and campaigns to a
Corporate market.
* Keep in regular contact with corporate donors to develop strategic
partnerships and funding relationships.
* Work closely with PR/Comms Executive in the compiling of impactful
and professional corporate materials in line with the ethos of the
IMNDA.
* Develop and submit persuasive proposals for corporate sponsorship
for secure funding towards the IMNDA?s various support services.
* Compile and share detailed reports regularly with the Fundraising
Manager identifying areas for leverage and opportunity.
* Attend events and conferences to build the IMNDA?s profile
within the corporate sector and identify opportunities to present
IMNDA?s work to prospective and existing donors.
GENERAL:
* To ensure confidentiality on all matters and information obtained
during the course of employment.
* To present and act in a professional manner at all times.
* Ensure compliance of charities regulation, data protection acts,
governance and best practice.
* Keep up to date with the current issues and developments in the
charity sector.
* To assume responsibility for his/her own professional development
and safe work practice.
* Establish memberships and liaise with local bodies, agencies and
other associations. to ensure industry best practice.
* Undertake training as necessary.
* Provide occasional support if another team member in the
department has an urgent need.
This job description is not exhaustive. It merely acts as a guide and
may be amended to meet the changing requirements of the Association at
any time after discussion with the post holder.
PERSONAL SPECIFICATION
_ESSENTIAL:_
* 3 years relevant experience either gained in the charity sector or
in a business development role.
* Experience of setting and working to budgets, deadlines, targets
and plans.
* Ability to work as both a key member of a team as well as
proactively working alone.
* Flexible especially when having to fulfil an unexpected deadline.
* Excellent relationship management skills with proven experience in
account/ customer/donor management.
* Proven experience in developing new business.
* Excellent communication and presentation skills ? both written
and verbal.
* Strong empathy and compassion.
* A team player who will always represent the IMNDA with the utmost
professionalism.
* Strong organisational skills and attention to detail and ability
to manage multiple projects and demands.
* Excellent attention to detail.
* Experience inputting data and generating reports using a CRM.
_DESIRABLE:_
* Previous experience working in a not for profit environment.
* Experience using CRM Salesforce.
* Experience completing successful grant applications.
CONTRACT
This is a permanent role which includes a 6-month probationary period.
BENEFITS INCLUDE:
* Salary negotiable, depending on experience.
* **Apply on the website** days annual leave.
* Company pension scheme on completion of probationary period.
* Access to VHI Employee Assistance Programme.
* Flexible and friendly working environment.
If you would like to be considered for this position, please forward a
cover letter stating your suitability, along with your CV to Gemma
Watts: **Apply on the website**
CLOSING DATE FOR APPLICATIONS IS 5PM ON MONDAY **APPLY ON THE
WEBSITE**TH SEPTEMBER **APPLY ON THE WEBSITE**.
WE WOULD ADVISE EARLY APPLICATION AS CVS WILL BE REVIEWED AS RECEIVED
We need : English (Good)
Type: Permanent
Payment:
Category: Health
