Community Fundraising Officer
Pieta is recruiting a Community Fundraising Officer to support the development of effective community engagement initiatives and achieve annual regional income targets for Pieta.
About Pieta
Pieta exists to reduce suicide and self-harm, and to support those who have been impacted by suicide and self-harm. We provide a range of counselling services for people who are suicidal, engage in self-harm, or are bereaved by suicide.
The Role:
The primary aim of this role is to deliver on Pieta's strategic fundraising goals through a range of targeted duties and responsibilities including proactive fundraising and community engagement.
Key Responsibilities
* Actively seek and secure community fundraising opportunities by engaging with local sports groups, community organisations, and businesses within your designated region.
* Develop tailored pitches and presentations to secure support at local events such as race days, fleadhs, and GAA initiatives.
* Promote and facilitate key community initiatives including digital and virtual events, national funding drives, and local fundraising challenges.
* Organise town-based fundraising takeovers during key Pieta events.
* Provide timely and professional responses to inquiries from community supporters.
* Equip community members, local businesses, and third-party groups with the resources and support necessary to drive engagement and fundraising efforts for Pieta.
* Contribute to developing efficient practices to enhance supporter care, improve return on investment, and uphold high fundraising standards.
* Advise and support community members, parents, service users, and other parties in line with best practice fundraising methods.
* Attend and represent Pieta at community events, and be an advocate for Pieta's lifesaving work.
* Maintain best practice policies for fundraising, compliance, and GDPR adherence.
* Provide regional support as required to all fundraising colleagues to ensure best-in-class experience for Pieta's donors and volunteers.
Education, Skills, and Experience required:
* Minimum of 3 years' experience in a fundraising role, with in-depth knowledge of the Irish fundraising landscape.
* Ability to effectively represent Pieta within the community to identify and secure fundraising opportunities.
* Demonstrated success in income growth within the charity sector through exceptional relationship management.
* Strong strategic writing skills capable of articulating and inspiring support for Pieta's long-term vision and values.
* Comprehensive understanding of the prospect pipeline, from identification to solicitation and stewardship.
* Proven ability to thrive within a dynamic team environment.
* Excellent organisational, project management, and planning skills with the ability to manage a demanding workload and meet deadlines.
* Proficiency in CRM systems, with experience in Salesforce preferred.
* Exceptional communication skills with strong attention to detail.
* Experience working with databases and creating supporter journeys.
* Flexibility and willingness to travel nationally as required.
* Maintain best practice policies for fundraising, compliance, and GDPR adherence.