Community and Partnerships Fundraiser

If you want to make a real impact on the lives of others join Galway Simon Community where we work towards eliminating homelessness through advocacy, education and campaigning in line with our values of compassion, community and collaboration.

Contract Details Specific Purpose Contract, 37 hours on average per week.

Location Galway City

Benefits

• 25 Days Annual Leave 
• Employee Pension Scheme
• Employee Assistance Program 
• Education Assistance Scheme
• Bike to Work Scheme 
• Death in Service (2x basic salary)

Job Summary

This role will be key to achieving the targets in this income stream by developing, maintaining and optimising community partnerships in Galway Mayo and Roscommon with a focus on managing existing and developing new in-house and externally organised fundraising events and campaigns. It will also be responsible for community groups; team and volunteer coordination; budget management and reporting.

Key Responsibilities

• Strategic: Contribute to the development and implementation of the fundraising strategy and operational plan.
• Developmental: Identify, develop and deliver a range of fundraising activities and events for implementation by Galway Simon internally and by volunteers and supporters externally.
• Teamwork: Actively participate in and contribute to appraisals, meetings, training and engagement activities as required.
• KPI: Agreed targets achieved within agreed expenditure budgets.
• Volunteering: Review and enhance our current volunteer programme and activities in line with best practice.
• Reporting: Provide post campaign/event evaluation and analysis reports for your area including recommendations for future activities.
• Financial: Ensure consistent and adequate growth for your area in line with delivering on the overall organisational strategy.

This job description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of responsibilities.

Requirements

• Experience - 2-years relevant experience in Community Fundraising, events or campaigns management or the appropriate transferable skills.
• Driving - Valid, full driver’s licence and access to your own vehicle for work.
• Proficiencies - Knowledge/Experience of the Microsoft Office IT packages and CRM, especially Salesforce.
• Person Spec - Interpersonal, communication and relationship-building skills.

Galway Simon Community is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all sections of the community.