Contract: One-year fixed term contract 

Salary: €50,000 to €55,000 FTE, commensurate with experience

Location : Hybrid: Remote working, in addition to on site in The Anne Sullivan Centre, Brewery Road, Stillorgan, Co Dublin A94 Y763

Background

The Anne Sullivan Foundation (ASF) is a national organisation, that supports and advocates for and with deafblind children and adults across Ireland. In 1989, a small group of concerned parents and friends came together to address the absence of a centre in Ireland, dedicated to supporting children who are deafblind and their families. They wanted more for their children – connection instead of isolation, opportunity instead of limitation and a future filled with hope and possibility. Hence, the mission of the ASF is to empower people who are deafblind to live meaningful, active and fulfilling lives through specialised care, education, advocacy, and support services. Our work focuses on communication, independence, inclusion and the equal participation of deafblind people, as citizens of this country. 

 Our Goals 

The Foundation wants to expand and maximise the level of meaningful support and advocacy to both people who are deafblind and the network of people who support them, to ensure that those we engage with:  

·        Feel valued and included

·        Develop their potential

·        Are equipped to make their own personal choices regarding communication, education, living, working and participating in society

To deliver on these goals, a significant growth in fundraising income is required. 

The Role

The ASF is now looking to recruit a Fundraising and Corporate Partnership Manager (One year Fixed Term contract) to drive our newly developed fundraising strategy. We are seeking a proactive, energetic, relationship focussed individual, who will cultivate and maintain relationships with individuals, corporate and philanthropic donors, as well as providing high quality relationship management, to assist the ASF in delivering the strategic goals of sustaining and expanding dedicated deafblind services nationwide. This is a stand-alone role, reporting directly to the CEO. 

The successful candidate will: 

• Implement our newly developed Fundraising strategy; manage prospects and existing donors across all stages of the donor journey, from prospect identification through to donor care and stewardship  
• Develop and grow income across key funding streams i.e. philanthropic grants, corporate partnerships, legacies and individual giving  
• Identify new opportunities to generate philanthropic and corporate partnerships and manage relationships with key donors  
• Build sustainable relationships with various stakeholders including grant-makers, corporates and individuals, in support of the ASF key pillars of advocacy, outreach and sustainable resources 
• Monitor and review income targets and budgets 
• Deliver on communication and stewardship activities 
• Ensure all fundraising activities comply with relevant legislation and best sector practice  
• Maintain appropriate records and update the donor database in line with GDPR and data protection guidelines (Salesforce) 
• Engage with social media, promoting the work of the ASF and the impact that donor support can make 
• Conduct face to face meetings and deliver presentations to prospective corporate partners, individual donors and philanthropic foundations  

Essential requirements  

• Minimum of 3 years' experience working in a similar role 
• Knowledge of legislative requirements/codes of practice (Data protection, governance and best practice)  
• Proven relationship management skills   
• Strong IT and CRM skills (Salesforce) 
• Strong presentation, networking and communication skills, both written and verbal 
• Self-motivated, can work independently as well as part of a team.  

Desirable requirements  

·        Qualification in marketing, communications, fundraising or related fields 

·        Organisational and Project management skills 

·        Full clean driving licence 

What we offer 

·        Competitive salary (€50,000 to €55,000 FTE, commensurate with experience) 

·        Day/Hours are flexible – part-time or full-time arrangements considered 

·        Membership of Company Pension Scheme 

·        Life Assurance cover 

·        Continuous Professional Development and Educational Support 

·        Paid sick leave post 6 months' probation 

·        23 days annual leave  

·        Employee Assistance Programme 

·        Bike to work scheme 

·        Tax saver travel scheme 

·        Car parking close by and good access to public transport 

How to apply

Please submit your CV and cover letter via email to recruitment@annesullivancentre.ie