Pieta's vision is a world where suicide, self-harm and stigma have been replaced by hope, self-care and acceptance. Pieta provides a range of counselling services for people who are suicidal, engage in self-harm, or are bereaved by suicide. Pieta also operates a national 24-hour helpline (1800 247 247) and a dedicated office to provide education and training to our team. We are committed to delivering our services with care and professionalism and continue to strive to ensure that we provide the best service for our clients.

Location: Hybrid - based in one of the Pieta centres in either Cork, Limerick, Waterford, or Tralee 2-3 days per week

Position Type: Permanent Full-time Contract / Monday - Friday 9am-5pm Note: As Pieta is a national organisation, this role will require travel. Availability during weekends, evenings, and outside standard working hours may be required.

Salary: €35,000 per annum

The Role:

Darkness Into Light, our flagship fundraising campaign, generates funds to support our vital services across Ireland. Success in this role will be achieved by undertaking a range of duties and responsibilities related to Pieta's strategic fundraising goals.

Responsibilities:

Team Engagement

• Provide support to the Campaign Events Team Leader and Volunteer Engagement Project Manager in coordinating activities, to ensure activities are in line with Pieta's National & International Fundraising Plans and with the campaign strategy
• Provide support to local volunteer committees and organisations with the planning and development of Darkness Into Light regional community fundraising events
• Contribute to the development and delivery of efficient systems and practices to improve supporter care, return on investment for Pieta and best fundraising practice
• Engage and support the regional, nationwide, international and overall fundraising department to meet fundraising targets and promote Pieta effectively as one team with one vision

Programme Delivery

• Provide support with the organisation of flagship Darkness Into Light events
• Research and identify new opportunities to grow campaigns in the area and work with the Campaigns and Volunteer Engagement/Events team to maximize and develop these opportunities where possible
• Support the planning of local campaign events and venues – with a specific focus on Darkness Into Light and other Pieta fundraising campaigns
• Act as event liaison for key event locations
• Recruit volunteers to ensure the successful running of DIL and other events
• Support committees in recruitment of new committee members to ensure that all committees can fill all required roles
• Ensure that all ongoing Pieta promotions are live in the area
• Support committee members in logistical planning, jot form completion and early planning of all event requirements
• Act as a project liaison in the community
• Provide support and advice on best practice fundraising to parents/service-users/other parties who are fundraising for the organization; ensure all fundraisers comply with Pieta's fundraising guidelines and ensure issues are discussed and resolved locally where appropriate
• Represent Pieta within the community in line with our vision, mission & values

Administration Duties

• Manage cash handling & banking for campaigns; recording and receipting in-coming cash to the department in line with Pieta Cash & Post Handling Procedure for the region
• Input data into the Salesforce Customer Relationship Management (CRM) system on a daily or weekly basis, to ensure donor and volunteer committee information and results can be monitored regularly
• Provide general administrative support to the Manager as appropriate
• Deal with queries and/or issues as and when they arise

Skills & Experience:

• A minimum of 3 years' experience in a fundraising role and a strong understanding of the Irish fundraising landscape
• A willingness to advocate the work of Pieta generally in the community in support of fundraising opportunities
• Proven experience of growing income in the sector through excellent relationship management
• Proven strategic writing skills with the ability to articulate and inspire the long-term vision and values of Pieta
• Expertise in every stage of prospect pipeline management from identification to solicitation and stewardship
• Ability to work in a dynamic team environment
• Excellent planning, organisational, and project management skills with the ability to prioritize a heavy workload and meet deadlines
• Experience using a CRM system, for example, Salesforce experience is beneficial
• Proven professional communication skills with excellent attention to detail
• Initiative and focus to carry out the research function of this role
• Experience working with databases and supporter journeys
• Ability and willingness to travel nationally, when required - own car and drivers license essential
• Tasks included in working responsibility may fall outside of the main scope of this job description

Employee Benefits:

• Competitive salary and 24 annual leave days per year (plus 2 concession days on Good Friday & Christmas Eve)
• Access to training & development opportunities including annual CPD allowance
• Access to contributory pension scheme
• Life Assurance benefit
• Income Protection pay
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Travel Pass/Bike to Work Scheme

Application Details

Applications for the post should be made via email, attaching a cover letter (outlining your particular suitability for the role) with an updated Curriculum Vitae to recruitment@pieta.ie. The closing date for receipt of applications is 23rd January 2023.

PIETA IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES EMPLOYER