Community Fundraising Executive, Fundraising, Dublin

at  Focus Ireland

Location: Dublin
Contract: Full time, Permanent
The purpose of this role is to support the achievement of the Community Fundraising Targets in the Leinster Region. Key areas of support required are administration, relationship building and management, CRM input and reporting, supporter stewardship and the implementation of Focus Ireland’s community fundraising activities and campaigns. There will be a strong focus on developing relationships in schools and presenting to school and youth groups.

Contribute to delivery of the National Community Fundraising Teams annual activity plan to meet income targets and increase engagement with schools across Leinster.
Create and design content for website, social media, and supporter recruitment documents.
Provide marketing admin and donor support for national campaigns.
Share Focus Ireland’s values, participate as a full member of the Focus Ireland Fundraising Team and support activities across the whole organisation as appropriate.
Strong empathy with and for the organisation’s customers, volunteers, supporters, and willingness to enhance and uphold the values of Focus Ireland.
Ensure that all fundraising complies with the charities act, all relevant data protection legislation and adhering to fundraising best practices.
Engage in regular one to one sessions with your manager & participate in relevant training and development courses as agreed with your manager.
Undertake relevant work delegated by the Management Team.
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.
Proactively monitor fundraising progress and support fundraisers in achieving their goals.
Recruit and manage supporters as required, to assist in reaching fundraising targets and in building awareness in local areas and communities.
Identify opportunities and develop key relationships with schools, community groups and associations (GAA, Rotary, ICA, Scouts/other as appropriate).
Organise school talks and cultivate support with a view to driving fundraising from schools in the region.
Support partnership development and fundraising support from third level institutions.
Work cross-departmentally to ensure all school resources are up to date.
Engage with Focus Ireland supporters and provide fundraising materials they may require and other supports they need to organise their event.
Monitor and replenish the stock of community fundraising materials & equipment as required.
Consult with suppliers and manage banking of fundraised income and appropriate thank you.
Liaise with teams within the fundraising department such as Digital or Campaigns to support community fundraising initiatives.
Support post campaign analysis and evaluation.
Keep the Community section of the website up to date.