FUNDRAISING EXECUTIVE
Arthritis Ireland is the national organisation dedicated to improving
the quality of life of people living with arthritis. Arthritis affects
almost one million people in Ireland, including 1,**Apply on the
website** children and young people, damaging joints, causing severe
pain, stiffness, immobility and deformity. Arthritis is the single
biggest cause of disability in Ireland. It can affect anyone from the
new born through to the elderly. Arthritis takes away people?s
dignity by preventing them from doing basic, everyday tasks.
We are looking for an enthusiastic, passionate, highly motivated,
self-starter to join our team. The ideal person?will have fundraising
or marketing experience and must be able to hit the ground running and
capable of managing projects without supervision. This will be of
interest to someone with 2 years+ experience in a fundraising or
marketing environment who wants to make their mark.
THE ROLE:
As the Fundraising Executive you will be responsible for implementing
and managing some of our Fundraising events and campaigns. Reporting
to the Fundraising Manager, you will have active working relationships
and shared objectives with the Fundraising Team, Communications team,
Education and Support Services team, our volunteer network and board
members from time to time. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone
eager to prove themselves in the fundraising arena.
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
* To create, devise and implement our full calendar of fundraising
events and campaigns to achieve agreed financial targets.
* Manage our existing relationships and work with the Fundraising
Manager in identifying and initiating new corporate partnerships.
* Participate in the management of our Legacy Marketing programme.
* Manage our annual events and campaigns to include our National
Raffle, Community Events, Women?s Mini Marathon and Challenges.
* Support AI?s Communications Team in designing and producing all
fundraising content including the AI website, social media and ezines.
* Developing our stewardship programme to ensure we build upon our
relationships with our donors.
* Representing Arthritis Ireland at local and national events and
networking on our behalf to increase awareness of our work.
* Ensuring that AI continues to be in full compliance with the
Guidelines for Charitable Organisations on Fundraising from the
Public, as issued by the Charities Regulator as well as the Statement
of guiding principles for Fundraising
* Carrying out any other duties that may be required from time to
time by the Fundraising Manager.
SKILLS, EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED:
* At least 2 years professional experience in a fundraising or
marketing role.
* Excellent background in event and campaign management.
* You will be familiar with the setting of and management of your
own budgets
* You will possess strong social media and digital marketing skills
* You will be extremely comfortable in making presentations to
corporates, schools and national organisations.
* You will possess excellent writing skills for producing highly
relevant donor materials
* Outstanding interpersonal & communication skills demonstrating a
passion for your work.
* You will demonstrate an ability to work well with a team as well
as on your own initiative.
* Ability and willingness to attend meetings, event and networking
opportunities outside of normal business hours. Tight deadlines or a
need to be flexible won?t phase you.
* Proficiency in the use of fundraising databases and online
fundraising tools.
* Experience of delivering the activities described in the job
description above will be an advantage.
PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES:
* Ability to self-motivate, take the initiative and work
independently
* Proactive, friendly and flexible with a focus on targets and
budgets.
* Enthusiasm for the role and an understanding of fundraising
techniques.
* Prepared to work under pressure and managing several projects at
the same time.
* A collaborative approach and an ability to adapt to the needs of a
small charity.
* An interest in and commitment to Arthritis Ireland?s work.
DETAILS:
Permanent contract with a salary level of ?**Apply on the
website**,**Apply on the website**, plus benefits of health insurance
and pension at 5%.
This position will be Dublin based and working conditions will be
fully in line with government policy regarding Covid **Apply on the
website**.
TO SUBMIT YOUR APPLICATION please email your CV and Cover Letter in
WORD FORMAT ONLY (no pdfs) to **Apply on the website**
Closing date for applications FRIDAY NOVEMBER **APPLY ON THE
WEBSITE**TH, **APPLY ON THE WEBSITE** AT 5PM.
_ARTHRITIS IRELAND, 1 CLANWILLIAM SQUARE, GRAND CANAL QUAY, DUBLIN 2_
We need : English (Good)
Type: Permanent
Payment:
Category: Health
