Community Fundraising Executive

at  Focus Ireland

Contract: Permanent Contract-Part Time ( Hybrid)
Location: Cork & Surrounding Areas in Munster
The Community Fundraising Executive will be reporting to the Community Fundraising Manager. The primary objective of the Community Fundraising Executive role is to support the achievement of the Community Fundraising Targets in the Region of Munster and surrounding areas. Key areas of support required are administration, relationship building and management, creating marketing materials, CRM input and reporting, donor/volunteer stewardship and the implementation of Focus Ireland’s community fundraising activities and campaigns.

Contribute to delivery of the National Fundraising Initiatives annual activity plan to meet income targets within budget and support the coordination and implementation of the National Fundraising Initiatives programme.
Create and design content for website, social media and supporter recruitment documents.
Provide marketing admin and donor support for national campaigns.
Ensure that all fundraising complies with the charities act, all relevant data protection legislation and adhering to fundraising best practices.
Answer, log and return calls, e-mails & web enquiries regarding fundraising initiatives and events in a professional, friendly and caring manner.
Ensure all supporter data is entered into the CRM system in a timely manner, entered correctly and completely, and is GDPR Compliant.
Liaise with and support the Regional Fundraisers as required regarding queries and CRM data input.
Recruit and manage volunteers as required, to assist in reaching fundraising targets and in building awareness in local areas and communities.
Identify opportunities and develop key relationships with community groups and associations (GAA, Rotary, ICA, Scouts/other as appropriate).
Support partnership development and fundraising support from 3rd level institutions.
Conduct school talks and cultivate support with a view to driving fundraising from key schools with strong potential.
Production of marketing materials for the community team such as posters, flyers, social ads, and videos.
Liaise with supporters to generate post event testimonials, images and videos that can be used by Focus Ireland for marketing purposes.
Liaise with supporters regarding fundraising materials requirements and ensure distribution and delivery of same.
Monitor and replenish the stock of community fundraising materials & equipment as required.
Liaise with suppliers and manage payment process and system.
Liaise with the Digital Marketing Team regarding planning and implementing ad words/google ads and social media campaigns for the team’s fundraising activity.
Create and send targeted email communications to supporters including our monthly newsletter and other targeted communications.
Work as an integral part of the fundraising team to maximise income and long-term supporter relationships as per the growth strategy.
Identify opportunities for development and proactively contribute to idea generation for the National Fundraising Initiatives Team and wider Fundraising Team.