Community Fundraising Officer, Fundraising, Dublin

Job title:

Community Fundraising Officer, Fundraising, Dublin

Company

Focus Ireland

Job description

Community Fundraising Officer, Fundraising, DublinLocation: DublinContract: Full Time, Permanent ContractThe Purpose of this role aims to engage community support and raise funds for Focus Ireland. We are looking for a motivated, dynamic, and confident individual with a passion for making a difference. We are seeking someone who thrives on collaborating with communities, schools, colleges, and other organisations across the country, to join us in our mission to end homelessness. If you believe that everyone has a right to a place to call home, this role could be the perfect fit for you.What you will do:

• Promotion and Engagement: Innovatively promote Focus Ireland’s work and engage local communities through participation in national campaigns such as Shine a Light, The Big Busk, DIY local events, securing community high value partnerships and other fundraising activities.
• Income Generation: Enhance income opportunities from third-party events, individual fundraisers, schools, colleges, faith groups and organisations by building strong relationships and partnerships. Support volunteer fundraisers and foster long-term commitment through repeat events. Identify and cultivate high value fundraising opportunities and relationships.
• Campaign Development: Collaborate with the Campaigns team to develop and implement key fundraising campaigns in the region. Recruit participants for major events like Shine a Light, The Big Busk, and On the Move.
• Media and Communications: Work with Focus Ireland’s Communications team to maximize local media coverage for campaigns and general organisational promotion that supports fundraising opportunities.
• Creative Materials: Develop and deliver creative materials to support fundraising initiatives, ensuring adherence to brand guidelines and effective management of third-party suppliers.
• Community Relationships: Establish and maintain key relationships with community groups, associations (such as Sporting Organisations, Rotary, ICA, Scouts), festivals, events, local chambers, and individuals to help meet fundraising targets and raise awareness. This involves regularly meeting with groups and individuals. Relationships may need to be build from scratch or maintained as part of longer-term partnerships.
• Volunteer Management: Recruit and manage volunteer committees to support local fundraising activities and increase awareness of Focus Ireland’s work. Work with volunteers throughout the year as needed.
• Financial Management: Handle cash, receipts, banking, and income acknowledgment and thanks following Focus Ireland’s procedures.
• Fund Allocation: Ensure accurate allocation of funds to supporters on the CRM system and appropriate campaigns and income lines.
• Reporting: Provide monthly written updates on participants, income, projections, and necessary adjustments.
• Team Collaboration: Work collaboratively with the fundraising team to maximise income and develop long-term supporter relationships in line with the Community Fundraising Team growth strategy.
• Content Collection: Partner with services and communications teams to gather regional case studies, images, and stories.
• Additional Duties: Perform other duties as reasonably assigned by the Head of National Community Fundraising.
• Compliance: Ensure all fundraising activities comply with the Charities Act and relevant data protection laws, adhering to best practices.

What you will need:

• third level qualification in fundraising/marketing/communications/multimedia or related discipline
• Relationship Development: Ability to initiate, build, and sustain community relationships.
• Target Achievement: Demonstrated ability to meet targets in an income generation-focused environment.
• Organisational Skills: Strong organisational skills with the ability to work under pressure, prioritize tasks, and multitask.
• Communication Skills: Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, both written and oral, for effective interaction with supporters, volunteers, customers, colleagues, and suppliers.
• Business Acumen: High level of business acumen with the ability to develop professional proposals.
• Flexibility: Willingness to work flexible hours, including weekends, evenings, and occasionally during unsociable hours.
• Technical Proficiency: Proficiency in MS Word, Excel, using CRM and PowerPoint.
• Driver’s License: Own car and a full, clean driver’s license are essential. There will be travel in this role.
• Head Office: There will be monthly team meetings in our High Street Office in Dublin 8 or in other offices across the country from time to time.

Focus Ireland is an equal opportunities employer

Expected salary

Location

Dublin

Job date

Fri, 18 Apr 2025 22:30:24 GMT

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