COMMUNITY & EVENTS FUNDRAISING COORDINATOR ? GALWAY
ABOUT US
Cro? is an award-winning, not-for-profit, Irish Heart & Stroke
Foundation based in Galway (Registered Charity No. CHY **Apply on the
website**).
Our vision is to lead in the prevention, control of, and recovery from
cardiovascular disease and to serve as exemplars of innovation and
best practice.
Our mission is to prevent heart disease and stroke, save lives, and
empower and support families, communities and future generations to
take control of their health and well-being.
Since its genesis in **Apply on the website**, Cro? has developed an
expertise in cardiovascular disease and stroke prevention, early
detection and intervention, and built a dynamic and energetic
multi-disciplinary team, committed to excellence in all areas of our
work, which has been recognised by a variety of national and
international healthcare and innovation awards.
We are seeking to recruit a?COMMUNITY & EVENTS FUNDRAISING
COORDINATOR?passionate about connecting with people and communities.
Drawing on core skills and values, this role provides an exciting
opportunity to have an impact on the activities and outcomes of a
trusted community-based organisation, with a well-established
reputation for advocating for and supporting the health and wellbeing
of people living with CVD, stroke, diabetes and obesity.
Join us and make a real difference in people?s lives, while working
with a dynamic and progressive organisation.
If you want to work with an organisation that?BELIEVES?what you
believe, are?MOVED?by the power of purpose,?CARE?about helping and
supporting people, have great?IDEAS, and are?PASSIONATE?about your
future professional growth, we would love to hear from you!
THE ROLE
The primary focus of the role is to support Cro??s Fundraising &
Community Engagement work programme. The role is based in the Cro?
Heart & Stroke Centre, Newcastle, Galway, but will also involve travel
in the region to support events (those organised by Cro? directly and
those organised by Community Groups/Volunteers) and engage with
volunteers and supporters. Flexible working arrangements, based around
programme delivery requirements, are available.
PRINCIPLE DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
* Represent and act as an ambassador of Cro?.
* Working with the Director of Fundraising, to oversee the
implementation and roll out of Cro? fundraising events and campaigns.
* Oversee community fundraising activities and roll out of Community
Fundraising & Events strategy for Cro?, including the development of
innovative and creative events and initiatives.
* Take responsibility for full Event Management for fundraising
events ? including all revenue generation and operational
considerations.
* To be the local point of contact in regard to Community
Engagement, donor support, Volunteer and relationship management.
* Ensure that all community fundraisers, volunteers and event
participants receive an excellent standard of customer care and feel
that their contribution is recognised, valued, and actively
acknowledged to encourage and develop long term relationships.
* To take responsibility for seeking out opportunities / leverage
opportunities for further development or growth in the campaigns and
events area in the West & Northwest region.
* To assist in driving targets across all activities. To monitor and
evaluate activities and make recommendations on execution, ROI and
response levels.
* Be the go-to person for all community fundraising related queries
internally for Cro? including supporting Finance & Communications
teams as needed.
* Lead the co-ordination of local fundraising volunteers and the
development and ongoing support of volunteer groups.
* To assist with post activity analysis and to make recommendations
for activities moving forward.
* To manage activity budgets as appropriate and to ensure all
activity falls within budget.
* Working with the Director of Fundraising and the Communications
Manager, to develop marketing materials to raise awareness of
activities as appropriate, to prepare donor newsletters, materials for
website, social media & PR
* Manage relationships with suppliers such as creative agencies and
printers etc.
* Liaise with campaign and event partners, supporters, sponsors as
appropriate.
* Handle enquiries, requests, donations and complaints from
supporters in a prompt, efficient and thoughtful manner, within agreed
timescales.
* General administration duties in relation to local fundraising
activities.
* To keep up to date and informed of current trends and competitor
activity.
* To have a strong working knowledge of the CRM system and ensure
that it is updated and maintained correctly. The successful candidate
will be required to undertake relevant training as required.
* Regular reporting as required.
SKILLS & COMPETENCIES
* Target driven, ambitious and takes initiative with a high level of
attention to detail.
* Highly effective communication and interpersonal skills, with a
warm, friendly approach
* The ability to work autonomously and as part of a team in
developing and delivering projects, and in achieving key performance
outputs.
* Demonstrate leadership skills in the management and co-ordination
of initiatives.
* Confidence, assertiveness and flexibility.
* Excellent IT skills to include use of Email, Microsoft Word,
Excel, PowerPoint and Database management.
* Excellent organisational skills with an aptitude for effective
time management, problem solving, project planning, delivery and
execution to tight deadlines.
* Collaborative, enthusiastic and positive attitude; flexible and
adaptable.
* Organised and process driven.
*
CREATIVITY, DRIVE, DYNAMISM, COMMITMENT AND BEST PRACTICE IN ALL
ACTIVATES.
REQUIREMENTS
* Minimum of 3 years? experience working in a similar environment
(Fundraising/ not for profit)
* Experience in the implementation and roll out of fundraising
events/campaigns, including budget management.
* Experience in promoting activities across various platforms.
* Experience in Community Engagement, working with Sponsors,
managing agencies and suppliers etc.
* Experience in Volunteer Programme management would be an
advantage.
* Flexibility in working hours is required. Donor events are held
occasionally during evenings or weekends and a time-in-lieu policy is
operated.
* Full Drivers Licence and access to your own car is required.
REMUNERATION
An attractive and competitive remuneration package commensurate with
experience is available for the right candidate. It is intended that
this will be a Full-Time position, initially be for a fixed term of 1
year, with scope to extend subject to performance
HOW TO APPLY
TO APPLY, PLEASE SEND YOUR CV, ALONG WITH A COVER LETTER, TO **APPLY
ON THE WEBSITE** BY 4 PM ON FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER **APPLY ON THE
WEBSITE**RD.
A desktop shortlisting process may be carried out prior to the
interview stage. Attendance at the interview will be at the
candidate?s own expense.
This job profile will be subject to review in accordance with service
developments and is neither restrictive nor definitive, but rather a
guide to the general range of duties required.
Please note if you do not hear back from us within 2 weeks after
closing date, we have not moved forward with your application
We need : English (Good)
Type: Permanent
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Category: Health
