MAJOR GIFTS OFFICER
The Major Gifts Officer is both a demanding and challenging role and
is a very important position for Pieta. Reporting to the Corporate,
Major Gifts and Trusts & Foundations Manager, a large proportion of
this role will be the research, growth, care, management, and
maintenance of the existing Pieta portfolio as well as building
relationships with future funders to successfully identify and secure
significant philanthropic gifts (>**Apply on the website**k-?**Apply
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foundations.
LOCATION: Head Office, Tallaght, Dublin **Apply on the website** -
with remote working days
POSITION Type: **Apply on the website** hours per week
Pieta?s vision is a world where suicide, self-harm and stigma have
been replaced by hope, self-care and acceptance. In response Pieta has
developed an ambitious fundraising target of ?**Apply on the
website** Million annual fundraised income by **Apply on the
website**.
ROLE & RESPONSIBILITIES:
* Plan and deliver the portfolio strategy to ensure that all
opportunities to raise unrestricted and restricted major gifts from
corporate, trusts, foundations and philanthropies are maximizedDeliver
on monthly, quarterly and annual income targets for your
portfolioImplement systems for planning, monitoring and feedback that
enhance and support the portfolio
* To work with various departments to identify, develop and
communicate the case for support for Pieta
* Plan and implement a supporter engagement plan to strengthen
relationships with Pieta
* Drive lead generation and prospect identification with regular
progress reporting to your line manager
* Conduct detailed research on existing and potential corporate,
major gifts and foundation funders, evaluate and present results to
line manager ahead of key meetings and deadlines
* Regular sharing of prospect pipeline with line manager
* Ensure relevant internal departments and team members are aware of
funding streams and their obligations regarding delivery and reporting
requirements
* Prepare internal and external reports including financial
reporting, project monitoring, donor reports and board reports
* Write strong, high quality, impact led funding applications and
reports for corporate, major gift and trust and foundation supporters
* Liaise with various departments to identify budgeted activities
that can be packaged as projects to fit funding opportunities
* Be accountable for leads and prospect follow-up generated by other
channels, support and report activities through the CRM database
* Effectively engage with funders, secure buy-in and grow income
from a range of sources
* Nurture and maintain good relationships with existing and
prospective funders through good communication and monitoring methods
* Liaise with the Fundraising Team to support the ongoing
development of Pieta?s fundraising strategy
* To keep up to date with the legislative requirements and codes of
practice related to your work
EDUCATION, SKILLS & EXPERIENCE:
* A third level qualification in Business or Management is required
* A minimum of 3 years? experience in securing major gifts from
individuals, corporates, trusts and foundations
* Proven experience of growing and winning significant income in the
sector through excellent relationship management along with proven
ability to achieve and exceed income targets
* Proven strategic writing skills with the ability to articulate and
inspire the long-term vision and values of Pieta
* Expertise in every stage of prospect pipeline management from
identification to solicitation and stewardship
* Team leadership, training and management experience is highly
desirable
* Excellent planning, organizational and project management skills
with the ability to prioritise a heavy workload and meet deadlines
* Proven professional communication skills with excellent attention
to detail
* Initiative and focus to carry out the research function of this
role
* Experience working with databases and supporter stewardship
journeys
* Experience working with a CRM, preferably Salesforce is desirable
* Ability and willingness to travel nationally, when required
Applications should be made through our website or via email,
attaching a cover letter (outlining your particular suitability to the
role) with an updated Curriculum Vitae to **Apply on the website** by
**Apply on the website**th March **Apply on the website**.
_PIETA IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES EMPLOYER_
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Type: Permanent
Payment:
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