FUNDRAISING AND COMMUNICATIONS OFFICER
EDUCATE TOGETHER
Educate Together is the representative body for Ireland?s
equality-based school network, the management body for **Apply on the
website** national schools and patron (or patron/trustee partner) of
**Apply on the website** post-primary schools in Ireland. As
a?registered charity Educate Together?is proud to have a reputation
as a school network?with principles?of co-education,
learner-centeredness, democracy and equality at its core.
The national office represents the interests of Educate Together ?
including those of its schools and of people seeking Educate Together
schools - in public, political and educational circles. The national
office develops, promotes and protects the Educate Together brand in
such a way as to maximise the impact of the organisation?s
charitable, fundraising and advocacy work.
ROLE DESCRIPTION
Educate Together?invites applications from suitable applicants for
the position of Fundraising and Communications Officer (part-time).
This is an exciting opportunity for someone with the necessary
knowledge and skills to contribute towards Educate Together?s
fundraising, communications and advocacy work. The Fundraising and
Communications Officer will work with the Communications Manager, CEO
and other staff members.
* This is a part-time post (3 / 4 days per week). Days and times can
be agreed to suit the successful candidate, with some flexibility
within reasonable parameters.
BENEFITS TO WORKING FOR EDUCATE TOGETHER
* Our national office offers flexible working arrangements and a
blended (working in office / working from home) environment for the
team.
* Our national office operates a time off in lieu (TOIL) system,
where staff work pre-approved overtime and receive compensatory time
off for the same amount.
* The vacancy presents an exciting opportunity for the person to
contribute towards the mission of one of Ireland?s most dynamic
charities and to make a difference in the areas of education and
equality in Ireland.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
* Working to secure the funding necessary for the success and
sustainability of the organisation.
* Managing online / social media / email fundraising appeals and
initiatives.
* Building a regular giver / individual donor fundraising programme
for Educate Together.
* Managing, segmenting and adding to the organisation?s donor
lists.
* Planning, implementing and monitoring fundraising and advocacy
strategies.
* Managing online tools and databases (Salesforce / Mailchimp /
Wordpress / Outlook).
* Providing colleagues with communications guidance, support and
resources.
* Monitoring local, national and social media daily.
* Researching and writing content for articles / media releases.
* Promoting the organisation?s strategic projects and schools?
content on social media.
* Creating digital content (graphics, videos, images and slideshows)
for online sharing.
* Monitoring media and social media for content relevant to Educate
Together.
* Writing, designing and editing company newsletters.
* Engaging with potential advertisers for placement in newsletters
and other products.
* Researching and writing ad-copy and keywords for use on online SEO
and PPC campaigns.
* General administrative tasks related to communications and
fundraising work.
* Other related duties that may be assigned from time to time.
ADDITIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES AND AREAS OF WORK
* The Fundraising Officer will participate fully in the work of
Educate Together?s small national office team, and flexibility will
be required.
* Part of everyone?s role is to provide cover for colleagues when
required.
ESSENTIAL CRITERIA
* Demonstrated capacity in fundraising and digital marketing.
* Relevant fundraising / communications experience.
* Knowledge and understanding of charity sector and a talent for
fundraising practices.
* Strong creative communications and writing abilities and keen
attention to detail.
* Interest in digital communications -
We need : English (Good)
Type: Permanent
Payment:
Category: Others
