About the Role
The Corporate, Major Gifts, Trust and Foundation Officer will play a critical role in delivering an ambitious fundraising portfolio to sustain Pieta's work in Ireland.
Location: Hybrid - This position requires working from our Head Office in Tallaght with facilitated remote work as agreed with the Line Manager.
Position Type: Permanent, Monday - Friday, 9am-5pm. Travel for work may be required, and a willingness to work weekends, evenings, and unsociable hours is necessary at times.
Key Responsibilities
* Support the delivery of an ambitious fundraising portfolio to sustain Pieta's work in Ireland.
* Research, grow, care, manage, and maintain the Pieta portfolio, as well as build relationships with future funders.
Delivery of Targets
* Succeed in identifying and securing significant philanthropic gifts.
* Deliver on monthly, quarterly, and annual income targets for your portfolio.
Planning & Implementation
* Plan and deliver the corporate portfolio strategy to maximize opportunities for raising unrestricted and restricted funds from trusts, foundations, and philanthropies.
* Implement systems for planning, monitoring, and feedback that enhance and support the portfolio.
* Work with various departments to identify, develop, and communicate the case for support for Pieta.
* Plan and implement a supporter engagement plan to deepen relationships with Pieta.
* Drive lead generation and prospect identification with regular progress reporting to your line manager.
* Conduct detailed research on existing and potential corporate, major gifts, and foundation funders, evaluate and present results to line manager ahead of key meetings and deadlines.
Report Writing
* Ensure relevant internal Departments and team members are aware of funding streams and their obligations regarding delivery and reporting requirements.
* Prepare internal and external reports, including financial reporting, project monitoring, donor reports, and board reports.
* Write strong, high-quality, impact-led funding applications and reports for corporate, major gift, and trust and foundation supporters.
* Liaise with various Departments to identify budgeted activities that can be packaged as projects to fit funding opportunities.
Relationship Management
* Be accountable for leads and prospect follow-up generated by other channels, support and report activities through the CRM database.
* Effectively engage with funders, secure buy-in, and grow income from a range of sources.
* Nurture and maintain good relationships with existing and prospective funders through good communication and monitoring methods.
* Create digital and hard-copy materials to support project monitoring by funders and to keep them up to date on Pieta's work.
* Maintain accurate database files relating to the portfolio, develop dashboards and reports, and upload all supporter data in a timely manner.
* Ensure all funds received are recorded on Salesforce and that Thank You letters are issued in a timely manner.
* Liaise with the Fundraising Team to support the ongoing development of Pieta's fundraising strategy.
* Keep up to date with legislative requirements and codes of practice related to your work.
* Provide content for non-grant-related funding applications when needed.
Essential Education, Skills and Experience
* A minimum of 3 years' experience in a Corporate, Major Gifts or Trusts & Foundations role.
* Proven experience of growing and winning significant income in the sector through excellent relationship management.
* Proven strategic writing skills with the ability to articulate and inspire the long-term vision and values of Pieta.
* Expertise in every stage of prospect pipeline management from identification to solicitation and stewardship.
* Excellent planning, organizational, and project management skills with the ability to prioritize a heavy workload and meet deadlines.
* Proven professional communication skills with excellent attention to detail.
* Initiative and focus to carry out the research function of this role.
* Experience working with databases and supporter journeys.
* Ability and willingness to travel nationally, when required.
* Full driver's license required.
Desirable Skills, Competencies and Knowledge
* Team leadership, training, and management experience.
* Experience working with Salesforce.