Overview

The Irish Motor Neurone Disease Association (IMNDA, CHY 8510) is the only organisation of its kind in the country. We are dedicated to working on behalf of people living with Motor Neurone Disease and their families and carers. Our key services include home visiting by 2 MND nurses, financial assistance towards home care and the supply of specialised equipment on loan. We also fund research into the causes and treatments of MND.

Fundraising is vital to the Association making up over 86% of our income. We have a recruitment opportunity for a Fundraising Manager to cover maternity leave. The applicant should be self-driven and dedicated and will lead our fundraising team for the remainder of 2015 whilst strategically planning for 2016.
Role:

To coordinate, drive and deliver all fundraising activities in line with national and regional plans and strategies. To achieve this by working closely with the Regional Development Officer and managing and supporting the PR, Communications & Fundraising Officer and the Accounts Technician.
Main Responsibilities:

1. Putting the supporter first:

Recruiting new supporters and building on relationships with current ones in order to generate income, develop loyalty and raise awareness
Ensure the development and delivery of both local fundraising plans and activities and the roll-out of national campaign
Represent and act as an ambassador of the IMNDA in order to build existing and recruit new support
Sourcing and ordering all fundraising products and promotional materials ensuring stock is replenished as and when required

2. Strategy/Planning and Finance:

Working with the PR, Communications & Fundraising Officer and Regional Development Officer to deliver all fundraising campaigns and strategically plan the IMNDA 2016 Events Calendar
Develop and manage a wide-range of fundraising events/campaigns whilst been conversant with all fundraising regulations
Researching and identifying new income generation opportunities e.g major donors, Direct Mail, legacy fundraising, corporate, new events etc and share with the IMNDA team
Ensuring that accurate and up to date financial and supporter records are maintained and accessible in Salesforce
Participate in the continual review, development and evaluation of fundraising events and activities adjusting as necessary and provide reports upon request from CEO
Liaise with other voluntary organisations to avoid competition with fundraising activities and to help develop new ideas
Plan and manage time in a cost effective manner, ensuring that all efforts are focused on activities which maximize the potential for income and awareness raising

3. General:

Cash handling, banking, ensuring the acknowledging and receipting of income from all channels is carried out in accordance with IMNDA policies and procedures
Maintain confidentiality regarding supporter information at all times, and to ensure compliance with the Data Protection Act
Keep up-to-date with the current issues and developments in the fundraising arena Establish memberships and liaise with local bodies, agencies and other associations to ensure industry best practice. Undertake training as necessary.
Provide occasional support in the event that another team in the department has an urgent need
Assist with special projects as required or self-determined to enhance the Associations fundraising capacity and/or programmatic objectives
This job description is not exhaustive. It merely acts as a guide and may be amended to meet the changing requirements of the Association at any time after discussion with the post holder.

Essential:

Minimum of 3 years’ experience in a similar role
Basic Accountancy knowledge
Proven track record in managing staff
Understanding of  the voluntary sector
Proficient in Salesforce

Desirable:

Experience using Accounts package Accounts IQ or similar
PR Experience
Experience administrating a charity account in www.mycharity.ie
Assisting with keeping website up to date
Dealing with online donations through Realex
Updating social media

Person Specification:

Exceptional communication skills
Exceptional organisational and time management skills
Proactive with an ability to work independently
Good team player
Ability to work under pressure, be adaptable and flexible and be prepared for the unexpected!

Weekend and evening work will be required.

Please apply by emailing your CV and a cover letter to: fundraising@imnda.ie.