Corporate, Major Gifts, Trust and Foundation Officer

2 weeks ago


Dublin, Dublin City, Ireland Pieta House Full time
The Corporate, Major Gifts, Trust and Foundation Officer will support the delivery of an ambitious fundraising portfolio to sustain the work of Pieta in Ireland.

Location: Hybrid - Requirement to be in Head Office, Tallaght with remote work facilitated as agreed with the Line Manager

Position Type: Permanent, Monday - Friday 9am-5pm. As Pieta is a national organisation, this role may require travel for work and a willingness to work weekends, evenings, and unsociable hours will be required at times.

Role & Responsibilities:

Reporting to the Corporate, Major Gifts, Trust and Foundation Manager, this role will support the delivery of an ambitious fundraising portfolio to sustain the work of Pieta in Ireland.

The Corporate, Major Gifts & Trusts and Foundations Officer is both a demanding and challenging role and is very important for Pieta. A large proportion of the work will be the research, growth, care, management, and maintenance of the Pieta portfolio as well as building relationships with future funders.

Delivery of Targets

1. Successfully identify and secure significant philanthropic gifts (
2. Deliver on monthly, quarterly, and annual income targets for your portfolio.

Planning & Implementation

1. To plan and deliver the corporate portfolio strategy to ensure that all opportunities to raise unrestricted and restricted funds from trusts, foundations, and philanthropies are maximized.
2. To implement systems for planning, monitoring, and feedback that enhance and support the portfolio.
3. To work with various departments to identify, develop, and communicate the case for support for Pieta.
4. To plan and implement a supporter engagement plan to deepen relationships with Pieta.
5. Drive lead generation and prospect identification with regular progress reporting to your line manager.
6. Conduct detailed research on existing and potential corporate, major gifts, and foundation funders, evaluate and present results to line manager ahead of key meetings and deadlines.
7. Regular sharing of prospect pipeline with line manager.

Report Writing

1. To ensure relevant internal Departments and team members are aware of funding streams and their obligations regarding delivery and reporting requirements.
2. To prepare internal and external reports including financial reporting, project monitoring, donor reports, and board reports.
3. To write strong, high quality, impact-led funding applications and reports for corporate, major gift, and trust and foundation supporters.
4. Liaise with various Departments to identify budgeted activities that can be packaged as projects to fit funding opportunities.

Relationship Management

1. Be accountable for leads and prospect follow-up generated by other channels, support and report activities through the CRM database.
2. Effectively engage with funders, secure buy-in, and grow income from a range of sources.
3. Nurture and maintain good relationships with existing and prospective funders through good communication and monitoring methods.
4. Create digital and hard copy materials to support project monitoring by funders and to keep them up to date on Pieta's work.
5. To maintain accurate database files relating to the portfolio, develop dashboards and reports, and upload all supporter data in a timely manner.
6. Ensure all funds received are recorded on Salesforce and that Thank You letters are issued in a timely manner.
7. To liaise with the Fundraising Team to support the ongoing development of Pieta's fundraising strategy.
8. To keep up to date with the legislative requirements and codes of practice related to your work.
9. Provide content for non-grant related funding applications when needed.

Essential Education, Skills and Experience:

Education, Skills & Experience Required:

1. A minimum of 3 years' experience in a Corporate, Major Gifts, or Trusts & Foundations role.
2. Proven experience of growing and winning significant income in the sector through excellent relationship management.
3. Proven strategic writing skills with the ability to articulate and inspire the long-term vision and values of Pieta.
4. Expertise in every stage of prospect pipeline management from identification to solicitation and stewardship.
5. Excellent planning, organizational, and project management skills with the ability to prioritise a heavy workload and meet deadlines.
6. Proven professional communication skills with excellent attention to detail.
7. Initiative and focus to carry out the research function of this role.
8. Experience working with databases and supporter journeys.
9. Ability and willingness to travel nationally, when required.
10. Full driver's licence required.

Desirable skills, competencies, and knowledge for the role include:

1. Team leadership, training, and management experience.
2. Experience working with Salesforce.

Note: As Pieta is a national organisation, this role will require travel for work and a willingness to work weekends, evenings, and unsociable hours will be required at times.

How to Apply:

Applications for this post should be made via Apply Now by 7th March 2025. Please attach a CV and cover letter outlining your particular suitability for the role.

Pieta is an equal opportunities employer, meaning we do not discriminate based on age, race, colour, religion, ethnicity, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, or physical/mental disability. We are committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace for all. We offer additional support to those with additional requirements. Please let us know if you require support ahead of your interview.

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