Senior Fundraiser WITH NRH Foundation

SENIOR FUNDRAISER WITH NRH FOUNDATION

Exciting new role that entails Corporate and Individual giving, Trust & Foundations and Community fundraising. Requiring a versatile approach to securing funds from multiple sources.

Holidays: 30 days per annum

Starting Date: as soon as possible

Location: Position based in the National Rehabilitation Hospital (NRH) but countrywide travel involved

Reporting to: Fundraising Manager

The NRH Foundation is a registered Charity (CRA20013196) set up in 1983 to raise vital funds to support the services of the National Rehabilitation Hospital (NRH), for adults and children. The role of the NRH Foundation has never been more important as it is today to the NRH. There are many worthy and essential projects that impact on patient care in need of funding at the NRH.

Role Overview

This is a new key role within the organisation with responsibility and accountability for the development, implementation and management of various fundraising and communications activities to ensure the strategic growth of the NRH Foundation’s long-term sustainable donor/philanthropic income. This role entails corporate & individual giving, event & community fundraising in addition to trust & foundation fundraising. The successful candidate will build and maintain relationships with donors, corporate partners, and community groups to achieve fundraising targets.

Essential Criteria – ideally the successful candidate will possess the following:

· Minimum 5 years’ experience in similar role covering individual and community giving, corporate and grant fundraising, with demonstrated experience of delivering on financial targets against each individual revenue stream.

· Educated to degree level or relevant experience gained in the voluntary/fundraising sector. Preferable to have completed a fundraising qualification.

· Demonstrated up to date knowledge of the donor landscape in Ireland and experience of leading and organising successful fundraising, sales, and campaign projects.

· Strong written, oral and presentation communication skills with the experience of building relationships and high value partnerships with individuals, companies and groups.

· Working knowledge of fundraising databases/CRM systems, preferably Salesforce.

· Flexible, self-motivated and solution focused, with the ability to work collaboratively to deliver on fundraising targets and to contribute to the organisation’s strategic plans.

· Full and clean driver’s license and use of own car.

Desirable:

· Previous experience of fundraising for a health - orientated organisation, advocacy or social welfare organisation within the not for profit sector.

· Passionate about the work and mission of the NRH Foundation and a knowledge of the services and research it develops.

Informal enquiries in relation to this post to Ms. Edel Lambe, NRH Fundraising Manager, email edel.lambe@nrh.ie.

This is a multi-faceted role in a fast-paced fundraising environment. If you are up to the challenge and are seeking a career where you can make a real difference, then send your CV and cover letter through Rezoomo.

Full job description is available on Rezoomo. The NRH Foundation reserves the right to close this competition at any time should a large number of applications be received.

Shortlisting will be carried out on the basis of the information supplied in your CV. The criteria for shortlisting is based on the requirements of the post. Failure to include information regarding these requirements may result in you not being called forward for the next stage of the selection process.

We are an Equal Opportunities Employer and support a smoke-free workplace policy.

Particulars of Office

The appointment is on a temporary fixed-term contract basis for a one-year period. The salary level for this post will be commensurate with the successful candidate’s qualifications and experience for the role.