JOB TITLE
Philanthropy Executive (Major Gifts & Legacy Giving)
RESPONSIBLE TO
Corporate Partnerships & Philanthropy Manager
SUMMARY OF ROLE
The Philanthropy Executive is responsible for delivering income from
Major Gifts and Legacy Giving.
We are seeking an outstanding individual with exceptional networking,
leadership, motivation and requisite skills to drive the strategies in
this area of fundraising. This is a demanding role that requires high
levels of dynamism, energy and innovation.
ROLE RESPONSIBLILTY
* To work with the Head of Fundraising (HoF) and the Fundraising
Department to achieve the mission of the Irish Red Cross
* Manage and monitor Irish Red Cross philanthropic activities. This
involves a specific focus on legacy giving and major gifts
* Responsible for all major donor and legacy supporter development
* Work closely with Corporate Partnerships & Philanthropy Manager
(CPPM) and Individual Giving Manager (IGM) to cultivate new major
donors through different acquisition methods
* Working closely with the HoF and CPPM, develop quality funding
proposals and timely donor reports
* Work closely with CPPM to identify, cultivate and develop mid to
high level donors and legacy prospects.
* Ensure all activities comply with Irish Red Cross?s policies and
procedures, relevant professional codes of conduct and standards,
regulation and legislation governing charity activities
* Pro-actively identify, research and cultivate new and potential
fundraising opportunities
* Fully brief and effectively engage the HoF where engagement of the
Board and /or SMT is required
* Regularly report on fundraising progress to the CPPM
* Pro-actively represent Irish Red Cross for fundraising activity
and/or at events where required
* Raise the income required to achieve the agreed targets in a cost
effective and sustainable manner
* Other duties as assigned by the CPPM
EXPERIENCE & SKILLS
_ESSENTIAL:_
* A minimum of 3 years proven and relevant experience in relationship
fundraising
* Confident networker with the ability to forge strong
relationships.
* Competency on all social media channels.
* Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
* High-level research skills
* Strong report-writing & IT skills ? including CRM databases,
Word, Access, Excel, Outlook and PowerPoint.
* Experience of dealing with sensitive information in a discreet
manner
* Flexibility and adaptability and a willingness to take on
additional duties
* Flexible approach to working hours in response to varying demands
of the office
* A keen interest and understanding of the not-for-profit sector as
well as fundraising principles
_DESIRED:_
* Experience in Major Gifts fundraising
* Proven experience of managing major donor relationships
* Experience in Legacy Giving fundraising
Job Family: Administration, Support & Development Grade 2
Salary range: circa ?**Apply on the website**,**Apply on the
website**
TO APPLY:
Please forward your Curriculum Vitae and cover letter to **Apply on
the website**
Please attach PDFs with file names in these formats:
Phone **Apply on the website** **Apply on the website**
Closing date for applications: Friday February **Apply on the
website**th at **Apply on the website** noon
We need : English (Good)
Type: Permanent
Payment:
Category: Health
