Fundraising Executive

Fundraising Executive

Be part of a team of fundraisers and will play a key role within the fundraising department and charity as a whole. 

Key Duties And Responsibilities: 

Manage and develop some of Jack and Jills existing fundraising events and campaigns (big and small) and work to budget and targetsActively seek and secure community fundraising opportunities by engaging with local groups and community organisations.Promote and support key community initiatives, including digital and virtual events, national funding drives, and local fundraising challenges.Brief, update and collaborate with other departments to maximise fundraising opportunitiesEngage, build and manage relationships with donors, some corporate partners and supportersCoordinate logistics for events and campaigns (e.g. venues, permits, travel, catering and merchandise)Research and develop innovative fundraising initiatives and provide analysis reports to inform future strategyRepresent the charity at donor meetings, community events and conferences, delivering presentations where necessaryKeep abreast of developments in fundraising trends across the sector and be aware of current market and economic factors influencing fundraising activities.Work with the Communications Team for support and development of a comms plan for fundraising events and campaigns.Support other areas of Fundraising as business needsMaintain accurate supporter data through the CRM/database and use insights to inform strategyDevelop and implement donor stewardship programmes, ensuring timely acknowledgment and personalised communicationsRecruit, train and manage volunteers to support fundraising eventsPrepare and manage budgets for fundraising activities, monitoring income and expenditure and reporting on performanceEnsure all fundraising activities comply with relevant legislation and internal policies, including GDPR and health and safety requirements

SKILL AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRED: 

Minimum 2 years relevant experience, within a fundraising, events, marketing department.Experience working as part of a team, being innovative and creative thinking to achieve targets.Good understanding / knowledge of digital/ social mediaExcellent interpersonal and relationship building skills.Proven project, event planning and multi -task management skills and works well under pressureFlexibility, initiative, and, capable of working on own initiativeStrong computer skills to include MS Office - Word, Excel, PowerPointExcellent presentation, communication (written & verbal) and organisational skills.Excellent attention to detailThe candidate must be able to travel independently and at short notice to various locations nationwide , therefore a clean driving licence and access to a car for work purposes is requiredOn occasions, some out of hours and weekend work is a requirement for this roleExperience in the use of CRM/Database system is desirable but not essentialAn understanding of the fundraising and non-profit landscape in Ireland is desirable but not essentialDemonstrated ability to deliver high‑quality stewardship and supporter care

Budget management skills, including monitoring income and expenditure

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