Job Title: Fundraising & Communications Executive
Reporting to: Chief Executive
Position: Full time/Permanent
About The Down Syndrome Centre
The Down Syndrome Centre opened the doors in October 2014 to provide hands on services to children with Down syndrome. Services range from Occupational Therapy, Speech & Language Therapy, Team 21 Tots, SKIP (Special Kids Intervention programme), Baby Massage, Seminars, Summer & Easter Camps and various other programmes relevant to early intervention.
The centre is currently providing support to over 100 families and children and continues to grow on a weekly basis.
Phase two is looking at developing services from the early intervention age category to incorporate teenagers and introducing social groups and life skills courses.
Job Function
Working as part of a small team the Fundraising and Communications Executive will play a key role in managing a number of key internal fundraising initiatives as well as generating and developing new fundraising revenue streams. He/She will also be responsible for (but not solely) in dealing with the media in association with upcoming fundraising campaigns, and oversee regular editorials.
Tasks & Responsibilities
Fundraising
Generate and introduce new fundraising initiatives and revenue streams to support the financial needs of the charity.
Introduce one new main signature event to the charity.
Develop and grow existing campaigns run by the charity
Support team members on current internal projects,
Responsible for developing and supporting various events run by external volunteers, building up strong relationships.
Responsible for researching and developing external campaigns for charity partnerships
Promote and work to the ethos of the charity throughout all campaigns and promotional activities, communicating the benefits, services and facilities within the centre.
Work to matching or maximising fundraising targets set out for the current financial year.
Project manage all promotional materials for own campaigns and projects for website and social media.
Be responsible for content and production of launches for own projects when relevant and provide support to other team members.
Be flexible and willing to adapt to other roles and tasks when required.
Flexibility to work out of hours and travel when necessary.
Commmunications
Assist in communications with various media surrounding upcoming events.
Develop relationships with key media personnel in print, radio and TV
Coordinate and manage editorials between service providers and media in conjunction with prominent events.
Develop strong understanding and relationships with parents accessing services.
Assist in the development of all promotional and marketing materials on behalf of the charity.
Skills required
Ability to work under own initiative with a determined, positive drive.
Ability to work to strict deadlines and mulit-task, working on various projects simultaneously.
Excellent warm communication skills. Both verbally and written
A strong understanding and empathy of the charity’s goals and mission.
A team player with a desire to support.
Strong networking connections.
Strong organisational skills and time management.
Full driving license.
Creative and motivated and open to grasp opportunities.
Experience and Knowledge
3-4 years in a fundraising role
Experience in PR/Communications
Proven records of financial achievements on sole fundraising campaigns/events.
Knowledge of Salesforce or similar CRM system (an advantage)
Strong computer skills in Word, Excel & power point
An understanding of the Charity Regulation Act. (an advantage)
This is a permanent full time role with a 6 months probationary period.
Salary DOE
To Apply: Please forward a CV and Cover letter to Sharon Dagg , CEO at sharon@downsyndromecentre.ie or phone 01 6618000 for more information.
Situated : Furze Road, Sandyford Industrial Estate, Dublin 18