ActionAid Ireland is looking to recruit a motivated, reliable and professional individual to join their growing fundraising & communications team as Fundraising Assistant (Jobbridge Internship).

Key responsibilities include:

Database administration – updating the database to record donor contact and preference information
Provide excellent customer service to our supporters and promptly deal with all enquiries
Ensure that all donor correspondence is up to date
Apply the highest professional standards of donor care to build loyal relationships with supporters
Support the fundraising team in all aspects of supporter care
Administration of the Gifts In Action virtual gifts programme
Contribute to major donor research and legacy fundraising
Support community fundraisers and promote community fundraising opportunities to our supporters through various channels
Assist with the management of fundraising events that involve donor liaison, event logistics and event follow up
Conduct in-house welcome calls in support of the direct dialogue fundraising campaign
Support the implementation of in-house direct mail campaigns
Any other support as directed by the Head of Fundraising & Communications

The successful candidate will have:

Excellent verbal communication skills and ability to relate to people at all levels
Proven ability to work under pressure, prioritise and multi-task
Administration skills and experience
Passion and commitment to the aims and values of the organisation

To apply please e-mail your CV and a cover letter to info@actionaid.ie

Please note that all candidates must be eligible to participate in the JobBridge scheme.