Fundraising Executive

Job Specification, Terms & Conditions

Job Title Fundraising Executive – 35 hours (5 days) per week

Salary €35,000.

How to apply

Please forward a one-page cover letter along with your curriculum vitae to info@braintumourireland.com.

Closing Date: 2^nd August at 5pm

Proposed Interview Date (s)

Initial interviews will take place (online) on Monday 10^th August. Shortlisting may apply.

Location of Post

Hybrid: Work from home is an option by agreement with the CEO and depending on service needs. Employees of Brain Tumour Ireland will be expected to attend a minimum of one full day every week in the Dublin Office.

Informal Enquiries: fiona@braintumourireland.com

Details of Service

Brain Tumour Ireland was founded in 2012 by a small group of people caring for a family member who was sadly lost to a Brain Tumour. As a national organisation our mission is to provide support and up-to-date information to people with brain tumours, their family/friends/carers, as well as to the medical and other relevant professionals. To raise awareness of and promote education about brain tumours and to support research being carried out.

Vision: Everybody in Ireland affected by brain tumours is supported, informed and provided with the latest research.

Reporting To: Head of Fundraising

Key Responsibilities

  Supporter Engagement

• Deliver a high-quality supporter experience by responding to enquiries via email, telephone and post in a timely, professional and empathetic manner.
• Support the planning and delivery of individual giving campaigns, including appeals, email marketing and social media activity.
• Coordinate the distribution of Brain Tumour Ireland fundraising materials.
• Help build strong, lasting relationships with supporters to encourage long-term engagement and income growth.

Partnerships

• Research and identify corporate partnership opportunities, including Charity of the Year programmes and other potential collaborations.
• Research prospective organisations to identify key decision-makers and appropriate contacts.
• Maintain an accurate pipeline of prospective partners.
• Support the Head of Fundraising in stewarding existing corporate partners and ensuring an excellent partner experience.
• Assist in the preparation of proposals, presentations and other partnership materials.
• Attend meetings with prospective and existing partners alongside the Head of Fundraising.
• Support all aspects of new business development, including outreach and follow-up.

Grants

• Research and monitor upcoming grant opportunities.
• Maintain an up-to-date grants pipeline and application schedule.
• Support the preparation and submission of high-quality grant applications and reports.
• Assist with funder stewardship and communications.

Fundraising Administration

• Track donations and support with income reporting.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date records on BTI's CRM system.
• Support the monitoring and reporting of fundraising performance and donor impact.

BTI Events & Activities

• Support the planning, organisation and delivery of events and campaigns.
• Work collaboratively with colleagues across the organisation, including the Support and Communications teams.

Person Specification

Essential

• 1+ years' experience in charity fundraising or a similar relationship-focused role.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with strong attention to detail.
• A warm, empathetic and professional approach when engaging with supporters, including those affected by a brain tumour.
• Highly organised, with excellent time management skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities.
• A proactive, self-motivated approach with the ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Strong administrative and IT skills.

Desirable

• Experience using CRM databases, fundraising platforms and email marketing systems.
• Experience supporting fundraising platforms and email marketing systems.
• Knowledge of the Irish charity sector and fundraising best practice.

Other Requirements

• Must be eligible to work in Ireland and have good spoken and written English.
• Access to a strong Wi-Fi connection is essential for the position.

This job description is a guide to the general range of duties assigned to the post holder. It is intended to be neither definitive nor restrictive and is subject to periodic review with the employee concerned.