Background

Established in 2009 and awarded a two year start up grant by the Department of Community Rural and Gaeltacht affairs, Making Connections is a non-profit organisation working with Health Services and community groups to alleviate loneliness and isolation among older people.

The Making Connections model of befriending fosters cross-generational relationships through shared interests, thus facilitating a mutually beneficial experience.

We are in the early stages of an expansion plan and we now wish to recruit a part-time Fundraising and Communications Manager. The successful candidate will develop and manage a new dynamic approach to donor development and fundraising to ensure the long-term national growth and sustainability of our services.

Key Skills & Competences:

The successful candidate must have a minimum of 3 years’ experience in a fundraising and communications role within the not-for-profit sector and a proven track record in managing and developing a fundraising programme with measurable and successful results. Experience of financial management, planning and budgetary control is essential.

The successful candidate will work closely with the Executive and Board to promote the mission of Making Connections in order to successfully build relationships.

Applications including a cover letter should be sent to maryodonohue@makingconnections.ie