Overall Role:  To oversee a number of projects within the fundraising team.

Main Responsibilities:

Community Fundraising:

Support contact person for all 3rd party community fundraising activity throughout the year.

Encourage and support all members of the public/groups taking part in fundraising activity for ALONE.
Promote, recruit and support participants for challenges taking place throughout the year, .eg. Dublin City Marathon.
Work on projects and campaigns as agreed.

Individual Regular Giving:

Assist with implementation and ongoing administration of regular giving donations.
Support the development and increase in online donations.

School Talks:

Prepare and oversee annual mailshot to secondary schools.
Main point of contact for schools requesting a talk and / or taking part in fundraising
Liaise with school talk volunteer team and schedule appointments with schools.
Analyse feedback from schools.
Chair meetings with schools talk team approximately three times a year.
Update and amend presentation / school talk format where necessary.

Marketing & Communications:

Input into messaging for ALONE campaigns.
Attend meetings with communications and PR team where necessary.
Update social media with fundraising information as required.
Collate fundraising information for inclusion in quarterly newsletter.
Assist with specific targeted fundraising mailshots at different times of the year
Represent ALONE at charity information days or expo’s as required.

General Responsibilities:

Provide general support to the fundraising department and assist with new projects and campaigns as required.
Help co-ordinate corporate volunteer days as required.
Source prizes for internal and external events at various times of the year.
Keep up to date on developments within the charity/fundraising sector

Any other assignments that may arise particularly around Christmas time.
Produce weekly reports on fundraising activity and income
Update database and ensure good record keeping at all times.

Eligibility / Requirements:

Qualification and/or experience in sales/marketing/PR/event management/finance
Fundraising experience a distinct advantage
Experience of working with salesforce or other databases would be an advantage

Person specification:

Good communication and writing skills
Personable, friendly and courteous manner
Ability to work as part of a team or on own initiative
Good time management and ability to meet agreed deadlines within budget

PLACE OF WORK

You will be based at our head offices at Pleasant Street (please note expenses incurred for travel and other sundries will be reimbursed with all relevant receipts received)

HOURS OF WORK

Monday – Friday from 9-5pm.  (6 Month Contract)

SUPPORT AND SUPERVISION

You will receive a full Induction into the Organisation and each specific department prior to undertaking any duties. Your input will be valued and welcomed as a “fresh pair of eyes” and where possible we encourage you to make suggestions and provide feedback where relevant. An assigned Mentor will be available to provide support and supervision during your time with us and to review with you on a regular basis any concerns or issues arising.

Applications by email to include cover letter to be addressed to maoiliosa.k@alone.ie to reach us no later than 10/07/2015. Anticipated start date is 21/07/2015