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RESPONSIBLE TO
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, July 8 at 12 noon
RESPONSIBLE TO
Head of National Services
SUMMARY OF ROLE
The National Unit Officer with responsibility for Unit management supports the various activities of the Irish Red Cross Unit structure and is responsible for ensuring efficient service provision for service users and volunteers, working in a team-based environment. The Officer, reporting to the Head of National Services, will be responsible for developing plans, in line with Irish Red Cross strategy for the development of new services, as well as the ongoing administration and development of existing first aid and rescue services.
MAIN TASKS AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Prepares and plans service delivery for first aid and rescue services
- Develops, in conjunction with the National Unit Management team strategies for service delivery changes and improvements
- Manages Unit administration records across the organisation
- Oversight management of patient records; develops statistics on service usage
- Supports the National Unit Management team and wider area structure
- Manages records of assets and asset usage
- Prepares budgets and manages area against agreed budget
- Generates reports on performance, improvements, and areas for future development
- Assist with Annual Audits with relevant regulatory bodies
- Oversees the Irish Red Cross Insurance brief
- Develops reporting methodology to improve information flow within the Unit structure and for external communications
- Attends meetings at weekends and evenings where required (One weekend per month, two evenings per month)
- Develop & support ongoing IT projects to facilitate the advancement of the unit structure.
EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS
- 2+ Years in a position with similar responsibilities in management and administration
- Excellent Microsoft Office skills and experience, particularly in Excel
- Experience of managing a small team and/or working with volunteer’s desirable
- Experience of managing services in the community & voluntary sector advantageous
- Experience of health care administration or a relevant healthcare, management, or social care qualification advantageous
- Proven ability to communicate effectively with all levels of organisation
- Ability to always respect confidentiality of service users and remain responsive to their specific needs, adhering to the IRC confidentiality policy
- Ability to work independently as well as part of a team
- Ability to demonstrate attention to detail
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Contract Type: Permanent – Full Time
Hours: 35 hours per week
Location: 16 Merrion Square, Dublin 2
Job Family: Team Leader
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Salary: 35 – 45k depending on experience
APPLICATION
Please send your CV and Cover Note in an email titled “National Unit Management Officer” to Sandra Stanley (sstanley@redcross.ie) by 5pm on Friday 8th July 2022.
Applications received after the deadline will not be considered. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for an interview. If you do not hear back from us by, 12th July 2022, unfortunately, your application has not been selected.