Corporate, Major Gifts, Trust and Foundation Officer
Are you keen to support the delivery of an ambitious fundraising portfolio to sustain the work of Pieta?
Reporting to the Corporate, Major Gifts, Trust and Foundation Manager, this role will support the delivery of an ambitious fundraising portfolio to sustain the work of Pieta in Ireland.
The Corporate, Major Gifts & Trusts and Foundations Officer is both a demanding and challenging role and is a very important position for Pieta. A large proportion of the work will be the research, growth, care, management, and maintenance of the Pieta portfolio as well as building relationships with future funders.
Delivery of Targets
* Successfully identify and secure significant philanthropic gifts (<10k-€250k) from high net worth individuals, corporations, and foundations.
* Deliver on monthly, quarterly, and annual income targets for your portfolio.
Planning & Implementation
* Plan and deliver the corporate portfolio strategy to maximize opportunities to raise 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.
* Regularly share the prospect pipeline with line manager.
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 effective communication and monitoring methods.
* Create digital and hard copy materials to support project monitoring by funders and keep them updated 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 the legislative requirements and codes of practice related to your work.
* Provide content for non-grant related funding applications when needed.
Pieta is an equal opportunities employer, meaning we do not discriminate based on age, race, colour, religion, ethnicity, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, or physical/mental disability. We are committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace for all. We offer additional support to those with additional requirements. Please let us know if you require support ahead of your interview.
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