TERMS OF REFERENCE (TOR)
FUNDRAISING CONSULTANT
SOUTHSIDE PARTNERSHIP DLR
(DAILY RATE & FLEXIBLE DATES)
OUR VISION
To see an inclusive and just society, without discrimination, where
people are encouraged and enabled to reach their full potential within
strong vibrant communities.
OUR MISSION
Working in partnership to improve social and economic inclusion and
build vibrant communities in D?n Laoghaire Rathdown.
SOUTHSIDE PARTNERSHIP DLR
Southside Partnership DLR CLG is a local development company working
towards an inclusive and just society, where each person is encouraged
and enabled to reach their full potential and live with dignity in
active, healthy and safe communities. We provide a comprehensive range
of supports and services to people and communities throughout Dun
Laoghaire Rathdown (DLR).
The Partnership also runs a Community Employment Scheme and a number
of T?s schemes supported by the Department of Social Protection and
is involved in a number of projects financed through European funds.
We also host HSE funded initiatives such Healthy Food Made Easy and
Living Well with Dementia, as well as a project called Southside
Addressing Violence Effectively (SAVE) funded by TUSLA and the Healthy
D?n Laoghaire Rathdown programme.
FUNDING PARTNERS OF SOUTHSIDE PARTNERSHIP
The work of the Southside Partnership DLR is supported by a range of
partners including the Department of Rural and Community Development,
Department of Employment Affairs &Social Protection, DLR Local
Community Development Committee, Dun Laoghaire Rathdown County
Council, Health Service Executive, Tusla, Dublin & Dun Laoghaire
Education & Training Board.
We do not fundraise from the public, and we have accessed European
Union funding in the past.
Southside Partnership is eager to diversify further its finding base,
by attracting European grants as well as national and international
philanthropic funding.
INITIAL PREPARATIONS IN PLACE FOR THE CONSULTANCY
Initial ground work has taken place, which has pulled together the
following:
* Identified Southside Partnership?s income streams and donor
giving patterns for the past 5 years;
* Identified opportunities amongst existing funding sources;
* Packaged into mini proposals various programme activities. These
activities are mainly existing activities with some additional new
innovative components ? the bones for mini proposals;
* Identified a potential network that could be leveraged for
funding. These are networks associated with Southside Partnership?s
staff and board members, where staff and board member have offered to
make an introduction to organisations where they have a contact and
where there is a Corporate Social Responsibility programme in the
company.
WE ARE CURRENTLY RECRUITING FOR AN EXPERIENCED AND HIGHLY MOTIVATED
FUNDRAISING CONSULTANT (DAILY RATE)
PURPOSE OF THE CONSULTANCY
The Consultant will propose a model of diversified fundraising
streams. This will be achieved by reengaging with previous donors, as
well as researching and pursuing new funding opportunities ?with
potential new donors (including national and international
philanthropic funding). A key focus will be on targeting and accessing
institutional funding from the European Union.
Specifically the Fundraising Consultant will:
* Develop a REENGAGEMENT PLAN for those donors and grant-making
organisations who funded the Partnership?s activities in the past,
but who are not currently supporting. See ?Initial preparations in
place for the consultancy? section for the basis of this piece of
work.
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* Develop a plan on LEVERAGING FUNDING THROUGH NETWORKS of staff and
board. See ?Initial preparations in place for the consultancy?
section for the basis of this piece of work.
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* Draft a report identifying relevant and appropriate EUROPEAN
GRANTS. This report will present themes and sectors, eligibility and
criteria associated with grant streams, and types of proposals the
funder tends towards. It will set out dates when CALLS FOR PROPOSALS
are expected, as well as deadline for applications, and associated
templates.
RESEARCH ?NEW FUNDING OPPORTUNITIES ?with potential new sources of
grants including national and international philanthropic funding.
From this research, develop a schedule of suitable new donors to
target for **Apply on the website** and beyond who are a good fit for
the Southside Partnership. These new donors will be captured in a
report setting out:
* donor eligibility and criteria
* thematic preferences of each donor,
* typical grant sizes,
* timing of grants,
* as well as the scale and patterns.
Based on the above report, identify timelines when expressions of
interests are expected, as well as the associated deadlines of the
funding rounds.
In coordination with the CEO create a tailored approach to build
relationships (initial engagement strategy) with each perspective
donors.
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* PURSUE?NEW FUNDING OPPORTUNITIES ?with potential new sources
of grants including national and international philanthropic funding.
In consultation with the CEO, draft and submit proposals in a targeted
approach, informed by the initial engagement strategy.
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* Work with the CEO to prepare and develop content which can
packaged into projects specific activities
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* Participate on weekly status update meetings with CEO.
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* Work in line with the organisation?s?ethos and all written
policies and procedures? as well as Data Protection legislation.
OUTPUTS
Reengagement Plan Report
Report on how to leverage funding through networks of staff and board
Report on relevant and appropriate European grants
Schedule of suitable new donors to target for **Apply on the website**
and beyond
Pursue?new funding opportunities
List of proposals developed and submitted to donor
LINES OF COMMUNICATION
The Consultant will report to the CEO and will occasionally liaise
with specific programme teams to gather key data for proposal
development. She/He will liaise with the Finance Manager.
THE CONSULTANT
* A proven, successful fundraiser who has identified and developed
income streams through building and sustaining relationships with
donors.
* Excellent understanding of fundraising theory and its practical
application.
* Highly motivated, organised and efficient
* Has the ability to communicate effectively with people of all ages
and backgrounds
* Completed relevant degree(s) from an accredited institution
* Attention to detail
* Critical thinking
TIMEFRAME
The closing date for a response to this expression of interest is COB
Monday Jan **Apply on the website**th **Apply on the website**.
To COMMENCE ROLE IN JANUARY FOR APPROXIMATELY **APPLY ON THE WEBSITE**
HOURS EACH WEEK AND WILL BE COMPLETED BY THE END OF MAY. There is
flexibility around how the week is structured.
LOCATION
Remote working in line with Government advise with routine status
updates with CEO.
TENDER REQUIREMENTS
Please submit your CV and short proposal containing the following:
* Name of applicant and contact details.
* Description of proposed project approach, methodology, actions and
timeframe (max. 1 page)
* Examples of relevant previous work along with 2 referees,
including contact details.
* Costs ? (exclusive of VAT)
* Application Process to include a Tax clearance certificate
CRITERIA FOR SUBMISSIONS
Southside Partnership DLR reserve the right to consider candidates
deemed suitable and do not bind themselves to having to accept the
tender/expression of interest with the lowest stated price.
Applications will be rated on the following criteria:
* Qualifications/relevant experience and track record (results driven
personality type ? a closer): **Apply on the website**%
* Proposed methodology and understanding of the brief: **Apply on
the website**%
* Cost of successful project delivery and value for money: **Apply
on the website**%
* Total: **Apply on the website**%
Southside Partnership DLR is not able to offer feedback or rationale
to unsuccessful applicants.
Queries on the proposal can he sent to **Apply on the website**.
Please email your?COMPLETE?proposal to?**Apply on the website**
making the subject line ?proposal for short term consultancy?.
We need : English (Good)
Type: Permanent
Payment:
Category: Others
