Community Development Executive

TitleCommunity Development ExecutiveLocationPurple House Cancer Support Centre, 2 Duncairn Terrace, Quinsborough Road, Bray, Co.WicklowHours of Work35 hours per week.Rostered 5 over 7 days to include weekend and evening work as necessary.Reporting toDevelopment Manager & Purple House Management Team.Terms€35,000 per annum, dependent on experience.Fixed term contract, 6-month probationary period.About Purple HousePurple House Cancer Support 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.This is an opportunity for you to join our team and help the organisation meet the needs of our current stage in growth and development.The RoleThis role presents an exciting opportunity for a highly enthusiastic, proactive, and organised individual.The successful candidate will be responsible for the development of Purple House Cancer Support's community and events fundraising programme.The successful candidate will be confident and capable of working on their own initiative and working towards set fundraising targets.They will have a passion for Purple House Cancer Support and for managing fundraising and events volunteers.In addition, the fundraising executive will liaise with external & internal volunteer fundraisers, manage incoming queries, and promote Purple House to potential new donors, corporate partners, and other relevant bodies as directed by the Development Manager.Duties and ResponsibilitiesManage ad hoc community fundraising activities that come in from the public.Manage a portfolio of fundraising & development events from beginning to end including evaluation.Keep CRM up to date with accurate donor information and fundraising income.Support in the creation and implementation of fundraising supporter journeys.Champion Purple House throughout the community ensuring all fundraisers receive excellent supporter care to maximise engagement and income.Attend fundraising and other events as required.This may involve some weekend and evening work.Engage with supporters through digital channels and social media to maximise engagement and income.Manage the recruitment and retention of fundraising and events volunteers.Work closely with the development manager as well as interdepartmentally and contribute to the achievement of the overall fundraising & development strategy.Provide reports to the Development Manager on fundraising campaigns.Research and keep up to date with charity events across the country that Purple House could get involved with.Person SpecificationA minimum of 2 years' experience in a fundraising, community or public-facing role.Good knowledge of the South Dublin / Wicklow areas.Strong communication skills with the ability to engage and inspire supporters.Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.Planning and organisational skills with a proven ability to multi-task and prioritise time and resources.Excellent interpersonal skill and demonstrated success of exceptional relationship management.Experience using a CRM system/database is desirable.OtherFlexibility in working hours is required.Full Drivers Licence is required.Employee BenefitsCompetitive salary based on agreed working hours.Group pension scheme (Upon completion of probation period)Life Assurance Cover (Upon completion of probation period)21 Days Annual Leave (Pro rata)Bike to work schemeAt 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 Cancer Support Organisation.The services that are available to our teams include the following:Relaxation Classes for StaffPhysical Activity such as Walking groups and Yoga.One to One supervision support.Annual team building daysCar parking