Spinal Injuries Ireland (SII) is the only charity for people who have become lifelong disabled through a spinal cord injury (SCI). An injury to the spinal cord can be sustained either traumatically, as a result of an accident or fall, or non-traumatically, as a result of illness such as cancer. SCIs can happen to anyone at any stage in their life and, according to the World Health Organisation, it is acknowledged as one of the most devastating and life changing injuries that a person can sustain. In Ireland, 76% of people with a SCI are unemployed and 40% live on or below the poverty line (Collins 2014).

SII supports people and their families from onset of injury to the rehabilitation phase at the National Rehabilitation Hospital in Dun Laoghaire and on returning home by providing a nationwide support service focused on social, vocational and recreational inclusion in society.

“Of the many forms of disability which can beset mankind, a severe injury or disease of the spinal cord undoubtedly constitutes one of the most devastating calamities in human life”

Sir Ludwig Guttman, founder of the Paralympic Games

Purpose of Position:

The Fundraising Executive is one of the key members of the Spinal Injuries Ireland Fundraising Team. In conjunction with the CEO and other fundraising support, he/she will help to plan and implement existing and new fundraising events, campaigns and partnerships with a view to increasing income for the organisation.

This role is the most senior role in the fundraising team, and reports directly into the CEO at present. This position requires an individual who is a proven multitasker with excellent communication skills, who is self-motivated, organised and target driven. Previous experience in a fundraising role, as an executive, assistant or similar role is necessary.

Main Duties and Responsibilities:

Corporate philanthropy and partnerships

Researching potential corporate donors and partners for Spinal Injuries Ireland and building relationships with chosen partners.
Preparing grant and funding submissions, charity of the year partnership proposals, sponsorship proposals and other relevant documents to generate corporate support
Presenting to Corporate partners and prospects, attending events as a representative of the organisations and networking on behalf of Spinal Injuries Ireland at relevant business and commercial events.

Community Fundraising

Manage the coordination of community fundraising events, seek new opportunities and develop relationships within the local and national community on behalf of the organisation
Seeking third party fundraisers – individuals, clubs, schools and businesses – to raise funds for Spinal Injuries Ireland.
Supporting Fundraising volunteers and committees to raise funds within their own regions and areas.

Direct marketing & Donor recruitment

Writing and designing direct marketing and donor recruitment communications to current and potential donors, such as email, online and postal campaigns.
Working with graphic designers and printers to develop relevant materials such as letter packs, posters, flyers, wedding favours and other items
Developing new campaigns to attract individual donors to Spinal Injuries Ireland, and to further develop relationships with current donors and supporters.
Researching potential new ways for Spinal Injuries Ireland to achieve targets, such as door to door, face to face and other methods of fundraising.

Database management

Ensuring all donor details and donations are inputted accurately on the donor database.
Running weekly and monthly reports using Salesforce and other relevant systems,
Creating campaigns using the database and relevant marketing software.

Staff & Volunteer Management

Managing a Fundraising Officer and possibly a Fundraising Intern to deliver on the KPI’s and targets.
Coordinating Fundraising volunteers locally and regionally to assist with running events, collections and taking part in fundraising campaigns.
Recruiting volunteers for local and regional activities in Dublin, Cork, Galway and Limerick, as well as potentially other areas.
Any other tasks and activities as may be deemed necessary to ensure successful achievement of the Organisation’s goals.

PERSON SPECIFICATION:

Experience required:

Minimum of 2 years’ experience in a fundraising role within a not-for-profit organisation in Ireland.
Demonstrable ability to multitask and manage various projects at once, as well as to work off own initiative in delivering on specific targets and KPI’s is essential.
Experience dealing with a CRM system (direct experience of Salesforce an advantage).
Experience in building and managing key relationships with corporates and business is highly desirable.
A third level qualification in a relevant discipline such as Marketing, Communications, PR or Sales is desirable.

Skills/Competencies:

Very strong Interpersonal and relationship management skills.
Ability to motivate other team members, as well as yourself in achieving goals.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Goal focused individual with ability to work towards a target.
Proven organisational and time management skills.
Excellent IT skills and experience of database management.

Terms: Full time position

To Apply: please forward CV to Mary Dunne at mary.dunne@spinalinjuries.ie

Closing date for applications is Friday 15th January 2016