Croi: Senior Fundraisers x 2

We are a leading Irish charity dedicated to the fight against heart disease. We are currently recruiting a senior fundraiser for our challenges, adventures and lifestyle events. The successful candidate will be responsible for developing and implementing a strategy for raising funds through challenge, adventure & lifestyle events. We are currently recruiting a senior fundraiser for our community events portfolio. The successful candidate will be responsible for developing and implementing a strategy for raising funds through in-house and third party events.


JOB 1. Title:  Senior Fundraiser - Community Events  

      
Location: Galway
Job type:   Permanent full time   
Salary: Not disclosed 
Role(s):
That best describe this job: Project Manager, Event Manager, Fundraiser    
Minimum experience required:    3 - 4 Years   
Qualifications: Third Level Degree    
Contact name: 

Responsibilities

  • Maintain & develop the existing portfolio of in-house & third party fundraising events.
  • Establish & seek new fundraising event opportunities.
  • Develop strong relationships within community groups to create new third party fundraising events. 
  • Expand the charity's volunteer database and manage volunteer activity for events such as street collections & in-house events.
  • Responsible for the marketing & PR of in-house & third party fundraising events.
  • Project manage all vendors, volunteers, suppliers and staff in the execution of all events.
  • Prepare and manage budgets for all designated events.
  • Carry out additional duties as may be required to support the fundraising department.
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Requirements

  • At least 3-4 years relevant experience in Fundraising, event/ project management.
  • Excellent organisational/ project management skills.
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills including public speaking.
  • Experience of PR and working with the media.
  • Track record in working to targets, being driven and goal-oriented, leading and working as part of a team.
  • Must be a self-starter and self-motivated and have strong interpersonal skills.
  • Must be willing to do all aspects of the work as required and be flexible with working hours.
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office. Raiser's Edge experience is a plus.
  • Full clean driver's licence is essential as travel is required.

Closing date for application - Wednesday March 10th   
      
Applications by email only to careers@croi.ie 
      
      

JOB 2: Senior Fundraiser - Challenges & Adventures   

Location:  Galway  
Job type: Permanent full time   
Salary: Not disclosed 
Role(s):
That best describe this job: Project Manager, Event Manager, Fundraiser    
Minimum experience required:    3 - 4 Years   
Qualifications: Third Level Degree    

Responsibilities

  • Maintain & develop the existing portfolio of challenge & activity fundraising events.
  • Develop & deliver new events which will involve individuals participating in outdoor & fitness related activity.
  • Expand & manage the charity's participation in third party events such as marathons, treks, swims, climbs etc.
  • Recruit and provide training and other supports to all participants in challenge activities.
  • Deliver a comprehensive PR programme around all challenge related fundraising activity.
  • Work with staff and volunteers in the execution of events.
  • Prepare and manage budgets for all designated events.
  • Carry out additional duties as may be required to support the fundraising department.

Requirements

  • At least 3-4 years relevant experience in Fundraising, event/ project management.
  • Excellent organisational/ project management skills.
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills
  • Experience of PR and working with the media
  • Track record in working to targets, being driven and goal-oriented, leading and working as part of a team.
  • Must be a self-starter and self-motivated and have strong interpersonal skills.
  • Must be willing to do all aspects of the work as required and be flexible with working hours.
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office. Raiser's Edge experience is a plus
  • A background in sports marketing or fitness & lifestyle would be advantageous
  • Full driver's licence


Closing date for application - Wednesday March 10th

Applications by email only to careers@croi.ie

      
 

Region: 
Galway
Expiry date: 
10/03/2010
Date Entered/Updated: 
23/02/2010