Focus Ireland: Regional Fundraising Officer, Cork
Regional Fundraising Officer, Cork
Location: Cork (Hybrid)
Contract: Full Time, Permanent
The purpose of this role is to implement the National Community Fundraising development plan in the Southwest area, primarily in Cork city and County. This role aims to engage community support and raise funds for Focus Ireland. In 2024, our goal is to raise over €15m as a full fundraising team and raise €2m as a community fundraising team. As part of a national team, this position will significantly contribute to achieving Focus Ireland’s fundraising target and broader brand and fundraising strategy.
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 in Cork 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, DIY local events, securing community partnerships and other fundraising activities.
- Income Generation: Enhance income opportunities from third-party events, individual fundraisers, schools, colleges and groups 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.
- 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 GAA, Rotary, ICA, Scouts), festivals, events, local chambers, and businesses 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 following Focus Ireland’s procedures.
- Fund Allocation: Ensure accurate allocation of funds to supporters on the CRM system and appropriate campaigns.
- 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:
- 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.
To apply please submit your CV Here
Closing date for applications: 13th of November 2024
Focus Ireland is an equal opportunities employer