DCU Educational Trust

Balmer Dawson Executive Search is proud to partner with DCU Educational Trust in search for a suitably qualified Individual Giving Manager to join their expanding team.

DCU Educational Trust was founded in 1988 to raise funds to support the mission and vision of DCU. DCU Educational Trust is passionate about the power of higher education to transform lives and society. They believe great things are possible when philanthropy combines with a young, dynamic and ambitious university like DCU.

Through their fundraising work, they aim to build meaningful philanthropic partnerships with DCU's supporters  to further DCU's mission to transform lives and society through education, research, innovation and engagement.

Due to team expansion, the DCUET is currently seeking to recruit an Individual Giving Manager to join their team and manage their Individual Giving strategy. The successful candidate will be responsible for developing DCUET strategy by strengthening the existing programme of regular giving from alumni in addition to managing a portfolio of fundraising prospects.

Reporting to the Director of Development (DOD) and working closely with the other members of the Educational Trust team, the Individual Giving Manager will work to further the mission and objectives of the University through external funding.

The Role:

holder will be responsible for the following duties:The role

Devising and implementing a regular giving strategy to deliver a successful individual giving programme, in support of the University's strategic objectives

Working closely with the DOD & Development Services Managerto identify annual giving prospects 

Developing and implementing a sustained, donor-focused supporter journey which nurtures relationships and increases both gift acquisition and retention rates

Project managing all Regular Giving activities

Collaborating with the DCUET Communications Team in the preparation of fundraisingmaterials

Working closely with DCU colleaguesto identify opportunitiesand activities that cultivateand strengthen long-term relationships with existing donors 

Conducting personal solicitations from a portfolio of donors and prospects

Working closely with the DCUET Communications Manager on the marketing and promotion ofindividual giving throughsocial media (Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn), direct mail, online appeals and personal contact, in order to attract participation by members of the DCU community including staff, students, parents and alumni 

Serving as the primary point of contact between the Educational Trust and the DCUAlumni Relations Office in order to:

o   Develop philanthropic engagement amongst the alumni community 

o   Foster joint activities and maintain strong long lasting relationships

o   Share and manage graduate information

Develop and implement a Legacy Giving Programme, with a focus on marketing, portfolio management and stewardship

Assist & Collaborate with DCUET's Communications Manager to develop cases for support, donor proposals and impact reports.

Proactively collaborating with the DCUET Fundraising team in the identification of major gift prospects.

Ensuring key communications are recorded on DCUET's donor and alumni database (Raiser's Edge NXT).

Monitor and measure KPIs to ensure programmes reach targets and stated objectives 

Ensure timely acknowledgement and recording of mid-level and legacy donations.

Education, Skills and Experience: 

·      Third level qualification in a field relevant to the role profile (e.g.: Marketing, Business, etc)

·      Fundraising/Philanthropic sector work experience, Education sector desirable

·      Excellent written skills and the ability to communicate sensitively and persuasively

·      Excellent verbal communication and interpersonal skills

·      Excellent organisational capability and proven track record in project management

·      Experience in designing and executing a regular giving campaign across a range of activities

·      Creative and imaginative with the ability to identify potential opportunities

·      Flexibility to work outside office hours on occasion as and when required

·      Strong time management skills and the ability to prioritise and manage multiple projects concurrently

·      Collaborative team-working style

Remuneration and Benefits

Salary:                  The salary will be in the region of €60,000 per annum DOE (Depending on Experience)

Annual Leave:             24 days

Benefits:                      After completion of one year continuous employment, option to join the Educational Trust pension and avail of the annual Employee Health Screening Check-Up

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Role Term

This position offers a 3-year contract term with a 6-month probationary period. The role offers longer-term prospects to be reviewed further to the completion of the 3-year contract term.

Application Process

To apply, please submit your CV and Cover Letter (maximum one page) outlining how your motivation, experience and skills fit the role for the attention of Gilly Balmer& Zena Dawsonat the following email address: info@balmerdawson.ie 

Closing Date

The closing date for applications is Monday 23^rdMay by 5pm (GMT)

The DCU Educational Trust is an equal opportunities employer