Chief Fundraising and Communications Officer

2 weeks ago

Dublin, Dublin City, Ireland beBeeFundraiser Full time €70,000 - €95,000
About Aware

Aware is a national organisation providing free support, education, and information services to people impacted by anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder, and related mood conditions.

The organisation delivers its services through approximately 300 highly trained volunteers and 50 mental health professional contractors. In the past few years, Aware has supported tens of thousands of people across the country each year through its range of Support, Education & Information services.

A new therapeutic counselling service has also been launched, which is free of charge for people seeking support for mild to moderate depression and anxiety.

Mission Statement

Our mission is to provide resources and support that empower individuals to take control of their mental health and wellbeing.

Position Description

Reporting to the Chief Executive Officer, Aware is seeking an experienced and strategic leader to join its Senior Management Team. This key leadership role is responsible for delivering an integrated fundraising and communications strategy to meet Aware's ambitious goals for income generation, public awareness, and service engagement.

  • Developing and implementing a comprehensive fundraising strategy to achieve growth in revenue streams
  • Leading a high-performing team and overseeing all fundraising activities, including corporate, philanthropic, events, donations, and community fundraising
  • Taking full ownership of Aware's brand, external communications, digital content, and public relations, ensuring messaging consistency and strong stakeholder engagement

Key Responsibilities

Oversee the development and implementation of a comprehensive fundraising and communications strategy to meet Aware's ambitious goals for income generation, public awareness, and service engagement.

Lead a high-performing team and oversee all fundraising activities, including corporate, philanthropic, events, donations, and community fundraising.

Take full ownership of Aware's brand, external communications, digital content, and public relations, ensuring messaging consistency and strong stakeholder engagement.

Requirements and Qualifications

Suitable candidates should have extensive experience managing and delivering revenue generation in a multi-channel environment, ideally including corporate and philanthropic partnerships, community fundraising, and events.

Experience in the not-for-profit sector is desirable but not essential. A strong background in communications is required, including developing and implementing communication strategies, media and PR management, and digital content creation.

Financial acumen, including cash flow and P&L oversight, is essential.

Applicants should have a minimum of 8 years' professional experience, with at least 3 years in a senior or leadership role. The ideal candidate will be a strategic thinker, an excellent communicator, and a collaborative leader committed to Aware's mission and values.

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