Benefits:
6% employer pension contribution
24.5 days pro rata annual leave plus statutory bank holidays
Employee assistance programme in place with free access to confidential, professional legal and health advice
Home working: where appropriate staff can split time between the office and home as agreed with their line manager
Cycle to work scheme
Meningitis Research Foundation: We are a leading Irish, UK and international charity that aims to improve the prevention, diagnosis and treatment of meningitis and septicaemia. It is an exciting time for the charity as we expand our reach and impact to meeting the challenges of meningitis and septicaemia wherever they exist in the world.
The candidate: We are seeking an enthusiastic, outgoing candidate who is passionate about fundraising. You will be sociable and enjoy networking as the role will require relationship management as well as looking to develop new partnerships within higher education and the student market. The ideal candidate will be an excellent communicator who is proactive in encouraging fundraising activity of all kinds and contributes to the achievement of overall fundraising targets.
Context: We currently have well-established community and student fundraising teams based in the UK (partnering with 20 universities nationwide). We are looking to replicate this success in Ireland, building new relationships and increasing fundraising income from local and national events, (including Dublin women’s mini marathon, runs, parachute jumps and local events) as well as student overseas treks.
Responsibilities
Promote and recruit local and national fundraising events and activities both face to face and via the telephone, building strong relationships with our supporters to encourage fundraising activities
Promote the MRF student programme to universities across the country, attending meetings and presenting to student groups across Ireland
Develop and build relationships with university partners, providing account management and liaison with Challenge Leaders (key volunteers roles)
Provide donor care and support for all event participants
Maintain accurate records of supporter relationships and financial information relating to events
Produce progress reports relating to fundraising
Identify and implement ways of solving problems and exploiting new opportunities
Assist team members with Irish funding applications
The application process:
The closing date for completed applications by email is 9am 28th June 2019. Interviews will be held on 4th or 5th July 2019, please be prepared to attend on these dates if shortlisted for interview. If you have any questions or would like to discuss the role further please contact Jenny Robinson: jennyr@meningitis.org.