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 targets
• Pro - actively seek and secure new community and corporate 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.
• Steward community and corporate fundraisers along their journey with a clear focus on maximising revenue generating opportunities. 
• Brief, update and collaborate with other departments to maximise fundraising opportunities and story telling 
• Maintain a warm and engaging tone to all donors/ supporters with an attention to detail and building relationships. 
• Engage, build and manage relationships with donors, some corporate partners and supporters 
• Coordinate 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 strategy
• Represent the charity at donor meetings, community events and conferences, delivering presentations where necessary
• Keep 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 needs 
• Maintain accurate supporter data through the CRM/database and use insights to inform strategy
• Develop and implement donor stewardship programmes, ensuring timely acknowledgment and personalised communications
• Recruit, train and manage volunteers to support fundraising events
• Prepare and manage budgets for fundraising activities, monitoring income and expenditure and reporting on performance
• Ensure 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 media 
• Excellent interpersonal and relationship building skills.
• Proven project, event planning and multi -task management skills with a focus on a cost benefit analysis
• Works well under pressure
• Flexibility, initiative, and, capable of working on own initiative
• Strong computer skills to include MS Office - Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams
• Excellent presentation, communication (written & verbal) and organisational skills.
• Excellent attention to detail
• The 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 required 
• On occasions, some out of hours and weekend work is a requirement for this role
• Experience in the use of CRM/Database system is desirable but not essential
• An understanding of the fundraising and non-profit landscape in Ireland is desirable but not essential
• Demonstrated ability to deliver high‑quality stewardship and supporter care
• Budget management skills, including monitoring income and expenditure.

WHY WORK FOR JACK AND JILL?

• Salary range €38,000 to €40,000
• Enhanced annual leave entitlements
• Enhanced defined pension contributions
• After one years service, we offer paid health insurance, paid maternity and adoptive leave, death in service. 
• Enhanced sick pay sick. 
• Flexible working arrangements including hybrid working
• Opportunities for training and development
• Employee Assistance programme
• Bike to Work Scheme