DONOR ENGAGEMENT AND COMMUNICATIONS OFFICER
OUR ORGANISATION
The Anne Sullivan Foundation is a national charity that promotes the
interests of people who are deafblind. Located in Stillorgan, Co
Dublin, the Foundation funds a national outreach service supporting
people who are deafblind across Ireland and promotes the wishes and
needs of the deafblind community, by advocating for the recognition of
deafblindness as a unique disability.
MISSION
We continue Anne Sullivan?s legacy by empowering people who are
deafblind to pursue meaningful, active and fulfilling lives. We do
this by providing residential and day services, advocacy and support
services in partnership with people who are deafblind, their families,
statutory and non-statutory organisations and local communities. In
addition, the Anne Sullivan Foundation has an ambitious plan to build
?fit for purpose? accommodation for residents, over the next
number of years.
JOB PROFILE
This is a key position within the Organisation, that is both
challenging and rewarding, the main responsibilities of which are ?
_FUNDRAISING_
* Develop and implement a fundraising strategy for ASF to grow
sustainable income from a range of sources
* Corporate partnerships: Develop a proactive corporate engagement
strategy which identifies potential corporate prospects and strategic
relationship building in addition to a long-term fundraising plan
* Major Gifts: Carry out research to create a pipeline of
high-net-worth Individuals and an associated major gift fundraising
plan
* Trusts and Foundations: Identify and research relevant Trusts and
Foundations to support ASF
* Lead and manage the grants applications process
* Develop and submit funding proposals to potential funders for
philanthropic support
* Develop and submit funding reports for donors as appropriate
* Design and execute an appropriate donor care process and donor
cultivation and stewardship plan
* Manage and update donor database in line with GDPR and data
protection guidelines
* Review and analyse fundraising programme and campaigns on an
ongoing basis, to maximise opportunities and identify areas for
improvement
_COMMUNICATIONS AND SOCIAL MEDIA_
* Maintain regular contact with the deafblind advocacy working groups
who inform our advocacy and campaigning projects
* Social media outreach and engagement - creation of content to
reach wider network, management of key updates on social media
platforms such as Twitter, Facebook, Instagram and Anne Sullivan
Centre (WordPress) Website
* Interact with social media followers and responding to comments
and mentions in a way that reflects Anne Sullivan Centre?s ethos and
values
* Monitor trends in social media tools, applications, channels,
design and strategy
* Analyse, review and report on effectiveness of social media
campaigns to ensure optimum results
* Compile regular Newsletter for internal and external audience
_PROGRAMME SUPPORT_
* Progress and maintain a Resource Catalogue for use by individuals
who are deafblind
* Develop Deafblind awareness campaigns, to highlight challenges
facing those who are deafblind
* Research and promote assisted technologies for use by individuals
who are deafblind
* Create awareness of deafblindness as a unique disability
ESSENTIAL REQUIREMENTS
* Two years? experience working in a communications, marketing or
fundraising position
* A relevant third level qualification in Marketing or
Communications
* Strong research, analysis and report writing skills
* Well-developed Information and Communication Technology (ICT)
skills
* Expertise and experience in the social media landscape and in the
creation and publication of content including Video, graphic and
written form
* Knowledge of all legislative requirements and codes of practice
relating to the role (charities regulation, data protection acts,
governance and best practices)
* Project/Budget management experience
DESIRABLE REQUIREMENTS
* An appreciation and interest in the work of a Charitable
Organisation such as The Anne Sullivan Foundation
* Experience of working with CRM software
* Experience with managing?_Mailchimp_?or similar email newsletter
tools
* Experience in developing and expanding a Website presence
(WordPress)
LOCATION: REMOTELY AND ON SITE IN STILLORGAN, CO DUBLIN
SALARY DEPENDING ON QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE
HOW TO APPLY
Please submit your CV and cover letter via email to?**Apply on the
website**
General Enquiries can be made to Louise Smyth ? HR on **Apply on the
website**/**Apply on the website**
_THE ANNE SULLIVAN CENTRE IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES EMPLOYER_
We need : English (Good)
Type: Permanent
Payment:
Category: Others
