Regional Fundraising Coordinator – Eastern Region
Regional Fundraising Coordinator – 3 yr fixed term contract
As one of a team of five Coordinators working to achieve the organisation’s revenue targets year on year, the Regional Fundraising Coordinator will plan and manage the fundraising and income generating initiatives in their region. The Regional Fundraising Co-ordinator will assist in the development of the Special Olympics All Island Fundraising Programme and implement the programme locally in their region. Working out of the regional office, the successful candidate will report centrally to the Fundraising & Sponsorship Manager but work very closely with the relevant Regional Director on a day-to-day operational basis.
Skills & Experience:
Minimum 2 years Fundraising and or Sales experience and a proven ability to successfully reach targets for organisations preferably in the not-for-profit sector.
Excellent organisational and creative skills with ability to work on own initiative but also as part of the team
Proven track record in Event Management and Business Development
Strong communication skills with ability to persuade and negotiate with various groups
Established corporate and social working relationships and contacts in the relevant region that may provide avenues of or access to support for Special Olympics.
A current full clean driving licence and access to a form of transport that enables them to meet the requirements of the post in full is essential. It is also essential to be able to meet a requirement to work flexible hours including occasional evenings and weekends & to be prepared to travel frequently as part of the role.
Key Areas of Responsibility:
Plan and manage the Fundraising Programme for the specific region
Communicate and consult regularly with regional staff members, the Regional Committee and other relevant key volunteers and stakeholders so as to achieve a cohesive and coordinated, supported approach to all activities
Establish and nurture strong working relationships and communication lines with Special Olympics Clubs in the region in conjunction and cooperation with other regional staff and volunteers
Motivate and engage regional volunteers to help plan and manage the fundraising initiatives
Establish regular Special Olympics fundraising initiatives in the region
As a member of the Marketing, Communications & Fundraising (MCF) Department, contribute and assist with the planning and development of the Special Olympics’ All Island Fundraising Programme initiatives to achieve the organisation’s income target
Be responsible for implementation of the income generation initiatives and achievement of the income targets within the assigned region in conjunction with the Regional Director
Plan and implement the Special Olympics Ireland Annual Collection Day in the region
Provide assistance and guidance to companies who express interest and/or give a commitment to fundraise for the organisation
Record regularly and accurately financial and fundraising data
Apply high standards of organisation and planning in all fundraising and other events so to maintain and protect the organisation’s reputation and to ensure the opportunity to maximise income is created
Foster and develop regional and/or local corporate sponsor relationships and agreements in line with the organisation’s overall Sponsorship Programme
Work with the MCF department and Regional Director to promote and maintain brand awareness of Special Olympics Ireland
Participate in cross-functional training as required from time to time
Please apply online for the attention of Claire Maynard, HR Manager by closing date of 30th September 2015
http://www.specialolympics.ie/WHOWEARE/JOBOPPORTUNITIES.aspx