FUNDRAISING OFFICER
Helplink Mental Health’s mission is to provide accessible, free or
low cost mental health services; locally, nationally and
internationally, 7 days a week and out–of–hours.
We are seeking an innovative and highly motivated individual to join
our team as a Fundraising Officer at the start of an exciting new
phase where we are expanding our services in the West of Ireland. This
will be a * hour per week role (**Apply on the
website** days) reporting to the Executive Director. The Fundraising
Officer will work with the Executive Director and staff to develop and
implement our fundraising programme and grow income to support the
expansion of the service.
CONTRACT: *-month Fixed Term
HOURS OF WORK: Part time – * hours per week
LOCATION: Galway (Some Remote Working is possible, subject to the
needs of the organization)
SALARY: € *, * (for a
*-hour week)
RESPONSIBILITIES/DUTIES WILL INCLUDE:
DONOR MANAGEMENT/SUPPORT
* Act as a point of contact for enquiries, assessing, and responding
to immediate short-term fundraising opportunities as they arise while
providing best practice donor care experience • Support Community
fundraisers with their events
* Develop relationships with Corporate sponsors.
* Support the preparation process for meetings with donors and
prospective donors and supporters e.g., by drafting briefing notes,
making appointments, organising logistics, research etc.
* Ensure every contribution is recognised, valued, and actively
acknowledged to encourage and develop long term relationships.
EVENT MANAGEMENT
• Take responsibility for Fundraising Event management – including
all revenue generation and operational considerations.
REPORTING – ACTIVITIES & FINANCIALS
* Support the admin team to manage and reconcile incoming donation
information correctly and efficiently.
* Assist with the drafting and production of clear and visually
compelling donor reports and presentations.
* Input and maintain comprehensive and accurate records on our
fundraising database in line with organisational procedures.
* Manage activity budgets as appropriate to ensure all activity
falls within budget.
COMMUNICATIONS
* Lead marketing strategy related to fundraising events
* Organise and lead the production of fundraising promotional
materials as required.
* Monitor the organisation’s website from a fundraising viewpoint
and ensure its potential as a fundraising tool is maximised.
* Attend relevant fundraising fora such as Charities Institute
Ireland, and other relevant bodies.
Note: This job description is not a definitive list of tasks; rather
it is designed to give an overview of the job. It is envisaged that
the post-holder will use their own initiative and develop this role
under guidance so that the organisations aims are achieved.
PERSON SPECIFICATION
WE WOULD LIKE TO MEET YOU IF YOU ARE:
* A Friendly, warm, empathetic person
* Interested in the charity sector
* A self-starter who has a can-do, solution-focussed attitude
* A great communicator who has an excellent written and verbal
communication skills.
* Able manage multiple priorities and have excellent organisational
skills
* Attentive to detail
* Deadline and Target Driven
SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRED
ESSENTIAL
* Minimum of three years’ experience in a similar role - previous
experience in fundraising/sales with a proven track-record working
against timescale and deadlines.
* Accurate administrative and analytical skills with strong working
knowledge of Microsoft Office products, particularly Excel and Word.
* Responsible attitude to dealing with sensitive and confidential
information.
* Commitment to the mission and values of Helplink
* High level of proficiency in English; both spoken and written.
DESIRABLE
* A qualification in fundraising, sales, marketing, or a related
field
* Experience of reporting to a Board of Trustees/Directors
* A good understanding of the mental health sector
* Knowledge of digital fundraising platforms
* Digital Marketing experience
* Full clean drivers’ licence
HOW TO APPLY:
* Please email a CV and cover letter to * .
* Deadline for Applications: FRIDAY **APPLY ON THE WEBSITE**TH MAY
AT 5PM
We need : English (Good)
Type: Permanent
Payment:
Category: Health
