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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.
MAIN TASKS AND RESPONSIBILITIES
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 AND 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 €35,000
TO APPLY
Please forward your Curriculum Vitae and cover letter to fundraisingjobs@redcross.ie
Please attach PDFs with file names in these formats:
<Surname>, <First name> - CV, Ref. PE
<Surname>, <First name> - Cover Letter, Ref. PE
Phone 01 642 4600
Closing date for applications: Friday May 27th at 12 noon