Development & Fundraising Manager
Cpl Marketing are recruiting for a Development & Fundraising Manager with an educational organisation on a permanent contract in Dublin City Centre. This candidate will lead all the fundraising activities for the organisation.
Responsibilities:
* Provide a strategy for the campaign which is formally reviewed annually.
* Implement and review on an ongoing basis the fundraising plan.
* Manage and sustain current fundraising activities across the organisation.
* Plan, organise and execute all donor events held throughout the year.
* Evaluate the effectiveness of specific events, initiatives, and campaigns to determine the degree to which they support the fundraising plan targets.
* Ensure the stewardship of all donors, large and small, so they understand and are committed to their financial support for the organisation.
* Draft and contribute to articles, editorial content and other key placements in the media, newsletter, LinkedIn, and social media in the best interest of the organisation's fundraising objectives.
* Manage the design and updating of all fundraising materials, proposals, videos etc.
* Build relationships with potential donors by developing an agreed weekly schedule of meetings with potential donors, which is recorded in the CRM system.
* Maintain a comprehensive programme for prospect management which is reflected in the Fundraising Working Calendar.
About you:
* Degree in marketing or related discipline.
* 3+ years' experience in a similar fundraising role.
* Excellent project management skills and attention to detail.
* Strong work ethic, presentation skills and ability to work on your own initiative.
* Experienced using CRM systems.