MISEAN CARA IS SEEKING A
FUNDRAISING AND GRANTS OFFICER
MISEAN CARA
Misean Cara is an Irish faith-based organisation supporting the
overseas development work of missionaries. Collectively, Misean
Cara’s * members work in over **Apply on the
website** countries and are part of a much bigger global missionary
network with an extensive reach in Africa, Asia and Latin America.
POSITION SUMMARY
The Fundraising & Grants Officer will be responsible for researching,
developing, writing and managing grant applications to foundations and
grant making bodies who align with Misean Cara values. Working with
the Donor Engagement Manager and Misean Cara project officers and
members, the Officer will be responsible for developing thematic and
multi-member proposals for larger scale impact. The F&G Officer will
be responsible for managing relationships with key stakeholders, both
internally and externally with a strong emphasis on Misean Cara
members.
You will work within the Donor Engagement Team to achieve ambitious
fundraising targets. You will also support the Marketing and
Communications Officer to develop compelling stories targeted at a
range of audiences.
REPORTS TO: Donor Engagement Manager (DEM)
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
PROJECT PROPOSAL AND REPORT REVIEWING
* Write high-quality grant proposals, applications, and supporting
documents.
* Responsible for research, identification, cultivation, and
solicitation of new funding opportunities.
* Build, manage and maintain strong strategic relationships with a
network of potential and existing donors, with guidance from the DEM.
* Work with the Project Funding Team to compile data and financial
information for proposals and reports to donors.
* Manage the proposal submission process to ensure timely submission
of all required materials.
* Coordinate and follow-up on the progress of submitted proposals.
* Maintain a schedule of donor proposal and reporting deadlines and
ensure deadlines are met.
* Comply with all grant reporting as required by donors.
* Work with members to compile stories of change for applications,
marketing and press releases.
* Support the Donor Engagement team to help raise Misean Cara’s
profile and attract financial support.
* Support and liaison with the Admin Team for events as required.
* Any other duties assigned by the DEM or CEO.
DONOR PROSPECTING, QUALITY GRANT WRITING AND RELATIONSHIP MANAGEMENT
* Research, identification, cultivation, and solicitation of new
funding opportunities.
* Write high-quality grant proposals, applications, and supporting
documents.
* Co-ordinate the development of thematic proposals for high-value
donor support.
* Working with the DEM, build, manage and maintain strong strategic
relationships with a network of potential and existing donors.
* Maintain and update tracker tool of potential donors, funding
deadlines and other relevant information.
* Manage the proposal submission process to ensure timely submission
of all required materials.
* Coordinate and follow-up on the progress of submitted proposals.
* Comply with all grant reporting as required by donors.
* Prepare and deliver presentations to potential donors.
STAKEHOLDER RELATIONSHIP DEVELOPMENT AND MANAGEMENT
* Manage and coordinate member working groups for thematic funding
proposals.
* Manage member relationships for project funding proposals,
membership contribution, report writing etc.
* Internally, contribute to the strengthening of the relationship of
Donor Engagement and other teams (Project Funding, Learning and
Development, Finance and Admin). In particular, work with project
officers on strategic fundraising initiatives.
* Represent Misean Cara at donor meetings and forums.
* Identify and participate in relevant working groups, networks and
events to raise Misean Cara’s profile and seek out new
opportunities.
ORGANISATIONAL DEVELOPMENT
* Raise Misean Cara’s profile and attract financial support.
* Support and liaison with the Admin Team for events as required.
* Represent the DEM as required (e.g. management meetings, donor
meetings)
* Any other duties assigned by the DEM or CEO.
THE SKILLS AND ATTRIBUTES THAT WOULD BE DESIRABLE ARE:
* Minimum of 3 years experience in a relevant position.
* Degree-level qualification in a related field
* Knowledge and experience of faith-based organisations are
desirable.
* Knowledge of trusts, foundations and grant-making bodies in Europe
and USA desirable
* Excellent verbal and written communication skills
* Excellent computer skills
* Excellent relationship management and interpersonal skills
* A high degree of self-sufficiency and initiative, and the ability
to innovate
* The ability to work well in a team
* Demonstrable experience of leading or supporting successful grant
applications.
* Ability to work with organisations at different stages of
development.
TERMS AND BENEFITS
* Contract type: Permanent
* Salary range € *, *
– *, *
* Six-month probationary period
* Benefits: Employee Assistance Programme, *
days annual leave, mental health day, supportive team environment
* An induction programme will be prepared for the successful
incumbent in the first weeks
* All positions in Misean Cara are subject to full reference checks
and medical
* Remote working options available
TO APPLY:
Please send both a cover letter (max one page) outlining how your
motivation, experience and skills fit the role, AND an up-to-date CV,
in confidence, to * Please insert
“Fundraising and Grants Officer” in the subject line.
Applicants must be legally entitled to work in Ireland at the time of
application.
Misean Cara is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes
applications from all sections of the community.
Applicants are encouraged to apply early. Screening interviews may
take place prior to shortlisting for the interview.
CLOSING DATE: Friday *th October **Apply on the
website**
INTERVIEW DATE: W/C *th October **Apply on the
website**
INTERVIEWS: MISEAN CARA’S OFFICES, DAME ST., DUBLIN
We need : English (Good)
Type: Permanent
Payment:
Category: Others
