SENIOR FUNDRAISING AND DEVELOPMENT OFFICER
LOCATION: Dublin City Centre / Hybrid
HOURS: Full Time
STARTING DATE: October *
HOLIDAYS: * days per annum
REPORTING TO: Head of Fundraising and Development
FIGHTING BLINDNESS IS A UNIQUE ORGANISATION FOUNDED IN **APPLY ON THE
WEBSITE**, ITS MISSION BEING TO FIND TREATMENTS AND CURES FOR
CONDITIONS CAUSING SEVERE SIGHT LOSS, SUPPORTING INDIVIDUALS AND
FAMILIES AFFECTED THROUGH OUR INSIGHT COUNSELLING SERVICE AND
EMPOWERING THE VISUALLY IMPAIRED COMMUNITY THROUGH ADVOCACY AND
OPPORTUNITY.
ROLE OVERVIEW
The Fundraising Executive will be responsible for developing and
implementing fundraising strategies to support Fighting Blindness’
mission to find the cures for sight loss. This role entails corporate
giving, individual giving, and community fundraising, requiring a
versatile approach to securing funds from various sources. The
successful candidate will build and maintain relationships with
donors, partners, and community groups to achieve fundraising targets.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
1. CORPORATE GIVING:
* Identify and cultivate relationships with corporate partners.
* Develop proposals and presentations to secure corporate
sponsorships and donations.
* Manage corporate fundraising campaigns and events.
* Ensure effective communication and recognition for corporate
donors.
2. INDIVIDUAL GIVING:
* Develop and implement strategies to increase individual donations.
* Manage donor databases and ensure accurate record-keeping.
* Create and manage donor stewardship programs to engage and retain
individual donors.
* Plan and execute individual giving campaigns, including annual
appeals and major gifts.
3. COMMUNITY FUNDRAISING:
* Engage with community groups and volunteers to support local
fundraising initiatives.
* Organise and manage community fundraising events.
* Develop and distribute fundraising materials to support community
efforts.
* Build and maintain relationships with community stakeholders.
4. GENERAL FUNDRAISING ACTIVITIES:
* Develop and implement a comprehensive fundraising plan.
* Monitor and report on fundraising progress against targets.
* Stay informed about fundraising trends and best practices.
* Collaborate with other departments to integrate fundraising
activities with overall organisational goals.
KEY SKILLS AND COMPETENCIES
* Advanced Proficiency in MS Office
* Proven experience in fundraising across corporate, individual, and
community channels
* Proficiency with donor database platforms, particularly Raisers
Edge a significant advantage
* Excellent communication skills: Written and verbal communication
skills are a necessity. As a fundraising executive you have to write
reports and funding applications and persuade prospective donors of
the virtue of their cause
* Good numerical skills: Fundraising executives have to work to a
budget and reach financial targets, regularly reporting on both
* Sound organisational abilities: Fundraising executives have to
work to deadlines, handle multiple donor accounts simultaneously and
keep a record of donations
* Negotiation skills: You need to possess the ability to persuade
donors of the need to give and answer questions about the impact of
your organisation
* Teamwork skills: As a fundraising executive, you need to be an
effective part of a team with the overriding aim of maximising
donations
THE DAY-TO-DAY
* Undertake research on prospective corporate, major, trust and
public donors
* Help develop new fundraising products and events and market them
* Cold call potential donors and build relationships with them
* Update donors on how their money is being spent
* Research and write case studies on the impact of the
organisation’s work
* Respond to inquiries from trusts, corporates and members of the
public
* Write funding applications to trusts and foundations or charity of
the year proposals to corporates
* Write reports for trusts and foundations on the use of existing
grants
* Maintain and update donors’ records on a fundraising database
* Write internal reports, analysing fundraising progress on a
monthly or periodic basis
* Organise and take part in strategy and planning meetings with
other members of the fundraising team
* Arrange fundraising events and tours of the charity’s projects
for potential donors
* Liaise with external agencies such as telephone or street
fundraising agencies
* Engage in database maintenance
APPLICATION PROCESS
This is a challenging multi-faceted role in a fast-paced fundraising
environment. If you are up to the challenge and are seeking a career
where you can make a difference, then send your CV and cover letter to
**APPLY ON THE WEBSITE** by 4pm on MONDAY 9TH SEPTEMBER. Interviews
will be held week commencing *th September.
We need : English (Good)
Type: Permanent
Payment:
Category: Health
