Community Fundraising Executive

• 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.

• 3rd level qualification in fundraising/marketing/communications/multimedia or equivalent
• Experience working in fundraising, marketing or relevant discipline(s); ideally with 1 years fundraising experience.
• A proven ability to communicate well with a broad range of people and to engage and motivate supporters and volunteers.
• Graphic design skills, using Canva or equivalent.
• Strong written communication skills, experience writing for different audiences is an advantage.
• Excellent prioritisation and organisational skills.
• Advanced level IT skills, ideally with CRM experience.
• Good working knowledge of Google Ad words and social media platforms (FB, Instagram, Twitter, LinkedIn, TikTok)
• Willing and able to work outside of normal hours to support fundraising activities as necessary.
• Full clean driver license and access to car is essential.

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