JOB TITLE: PHILANTHROPY OFFICER
REPORTING TO: Head of Philanthropy
DEPARTMENT/TEAM: Philanthropy
LOCATION: Remote and UNICEF Ireland, * Lower
Ormond Quay, Dublin 1
HOURS: *.5 hours per week (**Apply on the
website**. *– *.**Apply
on the website**)
SALARY: € *, * per annum
DURATION: Fixed term – * months
CLOSING DATE: * September **Apply on the
website**
ABOUT UNICEF IRELAND
UNICEF is the United Nations Children’s Fund, and it is the largest
humanitarian and development aid agency for children in the world.
Working across * countries and territories,
UNICEF ensures more of the world’s children are vaccinated,
educated, and protected than any other organisation. By joining UNICEF
Ireland, you can help support UNICEF’s work for every child,
everywhere, to build a better world.
THE ROLE
UNICEF Ireland is hiring a Philanthropy Officer to expand the
Philanthropy team and maximise support for UNICEF from high-net-wealth
individuals, trusts, and foundations. The Philanthropy Officer will
support the Head of Philanthropy in building new high value donor
relationships and stewarding existing relationships. This role will
play a key part in enabling the department to achieve even greater
results for children.
REPORTING TO THE HEAD OF PHILANTHROPY, THE ROLE HOLDER WILL:
* Support the strategic development of the Philanthropy programme to
maximise support for UNICEF from high-net-wealth individuals, trusts,
and foundations based in Ireland.
* Proactively develop one-to-one relationships with new and existing
high value supporters, delivering excellent stewardship and
cultivation, and asking at the right time for financial support.
* Support the Head of Philanthropy on the effective management of a
portfolio of donors and prospects.
* Collaborate on the implementation of a robust prospecting plan,
growing a caseload of potential high-net-wealth supporters, taking
initiative and progressing outreach to engage new philanthropists with
UNICEF’s work.
* Identify opportunities for uplifting the value of current
supporters and collaborate on the development of strategies and plans
to sustainably increase support and deepen loyalty.
* Support the implementation of a giving circle programme to grow
multi-annual unrestricted income as part of the department’s overall
strategy to achieve sustainable and diversified growth.
* Support the refinement of creative and relevant supporter journeys
to retain and grow the number of high net-wealth supporters, including
appropriate donor recognition and stewardship activities.
* Manage a tailored donor communications programme to provide high
value supporters with information about UNICEF’s work for children,
and to secure additional funds during emergencies and at key calendar
moments.
* Collaborate on the production of bespoke proposals, presentations,
and impact reports for high value donors and prospects.
* Co-create and manage bespoke events and engagement opportunities
for high value audiences and key connectors. Invite, host, and follow
up with donors and prospects to leverage events for strategic
relationship building.
* Contribute to the department’s monitoring, evaluating, and
reporting against income targets on a regular basis.
* Develop a strong knowledge of UNICEF’s work so that you can be
an informed source for current and potential supporters.
* Coordinate internally with UNICEF Ireland colleagues to ensure
effective communication, reporting, and maximisation of cross-team
opportunities.
* Ensure that all donor records are accurate and up to date and that
all information relating to donors and prospects is produced,
processed, and stored in line with data protection regulations and
best practice.
* Take forward specialist projects as assigned by the Head of
Philanthropy and Executive leadership.
THE SUCCESSFUL CANDIDATE WILL IDEALLY POSSESS THE FOLLOWING EXPERIENCE
AND SKILLS:
* Experience of developing and managing high quality, high value
relationships with major donors, trusts, and foundations.
* Proven experience of securing significant financial support from
private individuals and of personally making the ask at major gift
level.
* Experience of producing a range of communications including major
gift acknowledgements, high-quality impact reports, bespoke proposals,
and pitch presentations for high value donors.
* Experience of effective prospecting and pipeline development
strategies.
* Experience of utilising events for donor cultivation and
stewardship.
* Exceptional interpersonal skills, and comfortable making direct
contact with individual donors to discuss interest and commitment.
* A flair for written and verbal communication, with the ability to
convey complex ideas using a variety of methods to engage an audience
and win understanding and support.
* Results focused with an aptitude for managing conflicting
priorities to ensure that objectives are achieved and deadlines met.
* Ability to respond flexibly to unforeseen events to ensure that
effectiveness is not compromised, remaining positive and recovering
from setbacks.
* Adept at working across multiple projects at one time, engaging
colleagues and stakeholders at multiple levels.
* Knowledge of Ireland’s current philanthropy and high net-wealth
landscape and the Sustainable Development Goals.
* Knowledge of GDPR regulations and their implications for
fundraising.
* Knowledge of Salesforce or similar CRM software.
* Microsoft * proficiency.
APPLICATION PROCESS:
Applicants are invited to submit by email to **APPLY ON THE WEBSITE**:
* Detailed Curriculum Vitae outlining relevant experience.
* Cover letter summarising suitability for the role with direct
reference to the skills and experience outlined in the role
description.
_CANDIDATES MUST HOLD A VALID WORK VISA FOR IRELAND AT THE TIME OF
APPLICATION._
CHILD SAFEGUARDING:
UNICEF Ireland is committed to adhering to the highest standards of
child protection and child safeguarding. UNICEF reserves the right not
to employ staff or engage volunteers or other representatives who are
deemed to pose or potentially pose a risk to the protection of
children, to the full extend permitted by law. Additionally, all
candidates must sign UNICEF Ireland’s Child Protection Policy &
Procedures before commencing employment, engaging as a volunteer,
intern, consultant, or representative of UNICEF Ireland.
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