FUNDRAISING COORDINATOR
AT PURPLE HOUSE CANCER SUPPORT CENTRE
We are seeking a passionate and enthusiastic Fundraising Coordinator
to join our organization that provides support to families affected by
cancer, including a focus on helping Children (our future generation)
cope with their own, or a family Members diagnosis’s using various
ways including supportive programmes & therapies, peer support and
open communication to support them through this difficult time.
The ideal candidate must be passionate about raising funds to improve
the quality of life of families affected by cancer and you must be a
forward-thinking individual who can motivate people with your energy
and passion for the role where you will be responsible for
Identifying, Planning and Executing fundraising events and initiatives
to raise funds for the organisation.
Ideally you will have 2 years’ experience in a similar fundraising,
marketing, business or communications role.
Educated to degree level in a relevant field, such as marketing,
communications or business. Although not essential it is preferred
that you have experience in Fundraising in the charity sector.
Purple House Cancer Support Centre is to the forefront in providing a
range of professional support services to people of all ages affected
by Cancer in Ireland.
Founded in *, our aim is to help rebuild the
lives of families affected by Cancer. Purple House is at the heart of
the community.
ROLE & RESPONSIBILITIES:
* Building effective relationships with current individual donors
through delivering excellent stewardship and fundraising initiatives.
* Deliver on monthly, quarterly and annual income targets for your
portfolio
* Plan and deliver the Individual giving strategy to ensure that all
opportunities to raise unrestricted and restricted funds from
individual donors and community-based events are maximised
* Implement systems for planning, monitoring and feedback that
enhance and support the role
* Plan and implement a supporter engagement plan to deepen
relationships with Purple House
* Prepare internal and external reports including financial
reporting, project monitoring, donor reports and board reports.
* Liaise with various Departments to identify budgeted activities
that can be packaged as projects to fit donor opportunities
* Effectively engage with donors, secure buy-in and grow income from
a range of sources
* Nurture and maintain good relationships with existing and
prospective donors through good communication and monitoring methods
* Create digital and hard copy materials to support project
monitoring by donors and to keep them up to date on Purple House’s
work
* Maintain accurate database files relating to the role, develop
dashboards and reports and upload all supporter data in a timely
manner
* Ensure all funds received are recorded on Salesforce and that
Thank You letters are issued in a timely manner
* Manage Communications on behalf of Purple House including and not
limited to: Monthly Ezine, Press Releases, Social Media Management,
Website content
* Visit Schools, Clubs and organisations to give talks and
presentations on the work of Purple House when required
* Develop network and working relationships with related
organisations with a view to maximising the Organisations profile,
influence, and resources
* Effectively represent and promote the Organisation and its
interests to potential funders, volunteering sources, not-for-profit
organisations and Government to ensure viability of the Organisation
* Processing and dispatching orders from our online shop
ADMINISTRATIVE DUTIES
* Log and update all donor related activities & donations on the
Purple House Internal Salesforce System
* Management of Garda Permits and Public Liability Insurance for
specific events.
* Create marketing materials for upcoming events
* To recruit and work with Fundraising Volunteers
* Issuing of donor thank you letters and emails
SOCIAL MEDIA
* To update all our social media pages with upcoming events
* To check our social media channels regularly for people
fundraising on our behalf and to thank them
EVENTS
* To work and recruit with fundraising volunteers
* To respond to enquiries from the public
* Co-ordinating with venue
* Promoting events through social media, at the Centre, Newspapers,
radio etc.
* To make sure all events are run within targets, plans and budgets
SKILLS & EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:
ESSENTIAL CRITERIA:
* Minimum 2 years’ experience in a similar fundraising, marketing,
business or communications role
Educated to degree level in a relevant field, such as marketing,
communications or
business. Equivalent business experience will be considered
* Proven professional communication skills, Presentation & Public
Speaking skills, with excellent attention to detail
* Excellent planning, organizational and project management skills
with the ability to prioritise and meet deadlines
* Experience working with databases and supporter journeys
* Knowledge of social media and digital marketing, including google
analytics
Event management skills and experience
Full, clean driving licence & access to own car
Knowledge of the Irish fundraising landscape and the not-for-profit
sector.
* An understanding of the issues surrounding a cancer diagnosis or
other chronic illness would be an asset
DESIRABLE CRITERIA:
* Fundraising Certificate or formal training desirable
* Experience in an event management role highly desirable.
* Knowledge of Salesforce CRM & Tableau desirable.
* Knowledge of Data protection regulations and guidelines
EMPLOYEE BENEFITS:
* Occupational pension scheme (Upon completion of probation period)
* * Days Annual Leave
At Purple House we have a duty of care to all our Staff, Therapists
and Volunteers to provide staff support and supervision on an ongoing
basis to help you deal effectively with the emotional impact of your
Role in a Community Cancer Support Centre.
THE SERVICES THAT ARE AVAILABLE TO OUR TEAMS INCLUDE THE FOLLOWING:
* Weekly Relaxation Classes for Staff
* Physical Activity such as Walking groups and Yoga.
* One to One Counselling Support to cope with your work involving
Clients and to prevent emotional fatigue
* Annual team building days
* LIFT Leadership Programme
* Car parking
TO APPLY:
CV’s should be submitted by email to The Chairperson, Purple House
Cancer Support on * by close of business
Wednesday *st July *.
Please use reference code: Purple House Fundraising Coordinator in the
subject line.
We need : English (Good)
Type: Permanent
Payment:
Category: Health
