JOB DETAILS
TITLE: Philanthropy Coordinator (Major Donors & Legacy Giving)
DURATION: Two-year, fixed term contract.
SALARY: € *, * to
€ *, * depending on
experience
This role is assigned to the Job Family of: Coordinator. The Irish Red
Cross has 6 Job Families: Secretary General; Senior Manager;
Programme/Project Manager; Coordinator; Development & Admin;
Administration.
REPORTING TO: Partnerships & Philanthropy Manager
BACKGROUND INFORMATION
The Irish Red Cross Society (IRC) is part of the world’s largest
independent humanitarian network, the International Red Cross and Red
Crescent Movement. The IRC is committed to and bound by its
Fundamental Principles of Humanity, Impartiality, Neutrality,
Independence, Voluntary Service, Unity and Universality. The vision of
the Irish Red Cross is to be a leading humanitarian organisation,
providing impartial services and support to vulnerable communities
both at home and abroad. Our mission is to identify and deliver
humanitarian assistance to those who are most in need.
SUMMARY OF ROLE
The Philanthropy Coordinator is responsible for delivering income from
Major Donors and Legacy Gifts. We are seeking an individual with
exceptional motivation and networking skills to drive the strategies
in this critical and expanding area of Irish Red Cross fundraising.
This is a demanding role that requires high levels of dynamism,
energy, and innovation.
This is an exciting role for a self-starting individual who wants to
make a difference working with one of Ireland’s most respected
charity organisations.
The successful candidate will have excellent communication skills and
be able to pro- actively engage with donors on a routine basis. This
candidate will also have the capacity to draft concise and articulate
proposals and be comfortable delivering presentations and programme
updates in informal and formal settings.
ROLE RESPONSIBILITIES
* Manage and monitor Irish Red Cross philanthropic activities. This
involves a specific focus on Major Donor engagement and Legacy Giving,
* Work closely with the Partnerships & Philanthropy Manager to
identify, cultivate, and develop high level donors and legacy
prospects.
* Meet agreed Major Donor fundraising targets in a cost effective
and sustainable manner,
* As required, to manage the development and timely submission of
high quality funding proposals and timely donor reports,
* Ensure all activities comply with Irish Red Cross’ policies and
procedures, relevant professional codes of conduct, regulation, etc..
* Fully brief and effectively engage the HoF where engagement of the
Board and/or SMT is required.
* Pro-actively represent the Irish Red Cross for relevant
fundraising activities and events, where required.
* Undertake training and development as required.
* Abide by and uphold the Principles of the International Red Cross
Red Crescent Movement.
* Undertake any other reasonable work-related duties and
responsibilities assigned by the relevant line manager that are
consistent with the nature of the job and level of responsibility.
ROLE REQUIREMENTS
ESSENTIAL CRITERIA
* A minimum of 3 years proven and relevant experience in
relationship fundraising
* Confident networker with the ability to forge strong relationships
* Competency with social media engagement.
* Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
* High-level research skills
* Strong report-writing & IT skills – including CRM databases, MS
Office suite
* 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 the varying
demands of the office.
* A keen interest and understanding of the not-for-profit sector as
well as fundraising principles.
DESIRABLE CRITERIA
* Direct experience in Major Donor fundraising
* Demonstrable experience of managing Major Donor relationships
* Experience in Legacy Giving fundraising.
FURTHER INFORMATION
The Irish Red Cross offers the following benefits in addition to
salary:
* A 5% employers' contribution to a company contributory pension
scheme
* Closure of the office on Good Friday, plus two additional
‘privilege days’ to be used at Easter and Christmas respectively.
* Paid maternity & paternity leave*
* Death in Service benefit of four times salary
* Flexible working hours, including opportunities for hybrid
working.
* Further education, training and learning supports.
* Professional subscriptions (as applicable).
The Irish Red Cross is an equal opportunities employer. We value
diversity and aspire to reflect this in our workforce. We welcome
applications for people from all sections of the community,
irrespective of gender, civil status, family status, sexual
orientation, religion, age, disability, race or membership of the
Traveller community. This role requires applicants to have the right
to work in Ireland.
APPLICATION PROCESS
To apply for this role, please forward a copy of your CV, together
with a cover letter setting out how you meet the essential and
desirable criteria for this role to: *
Your email should contain Philanthropy Coordinator in the subject
line. Applications should be in .pdf or MS Word format, and with file
names in the following format:
The closing date for applications is May 3rd at **Apply on the
website**: *.
Shortlisting for interview will be based on the essential and
desirable criteria for this role.
It is intended to hold initial interviews for this role during the
week commencing May 7th *,
Please note that there may be a second round of interviews.
We need : English (Good)
Type: Permanent
Payment:
Category: Others
