This hybrid role is office based/ on the road at least 3 days per week
Salary: €55,000 – €70,000 per annum based upon experience
8% employer pension contribution following successful completion of probation
COMMITMENT TO EQUALITY We are an equal opportunity employer. We believe that diversity and inclusion lead to success and help us to achieve our best potential as an organisation. We commit to Respect, Equality, Inclusion and Diversity. We strongly welcome applications from members of minority and marginalised communities.
ABOUT RETHINK IRELAND Rethink Ireland supports the most innovative non-profit organisations working in communities across the country. We believe that a team effort is more effective than working alone. So joining forces with the Government, companies, families, individuals and foundations, who understand as we do that lasting change demands new thinking, is how we do business.
Together we create funds to help innovative organisations rise to the challenges of our most pressing social and environmental issues. Our cash grants and business supports enable social innovations to develop and maximise their impact.
Our vision is to build a more equal, just and sustainable Ireland.
JOB PURPOSE The purpose of the Business Development Manager is to identify private and public funding opportunities, to build and, over time, strengthen and deepen key governmental, corporate, & high-net worth individual and family relationships for Rethink Ireland. You will be responsible for the whole grant proposal cycle, managing and maximising an extensive warm portfolio of donors, seeking to extend their support wherever possible through excellent relationship management. You will also explore and secure new grant opportunities with an emphasis where possible on multi-year funding.
Together with the Director of Business Development and CEO, this role will involve initiating and building relationships with HNW individuals and philanthropists who have the capacity to give six and seven-figure gifts, while also working to build up our Innovator's Circle membership.
RESPONSIBILITIES Research, manage and deliver applications from prospective donors across corporates, trusts and foundations and high-net worth individuals Contribute to developing Rethink Ireland's fundraising strategy and identifying new funding opportunities Create, foster and maintain good relationships with partners and funding authorities Work closely with other teams in the organisation to create strong cases for support Perform any other business development activities as required. Act as an ambassador for Rethink Ireland at all times. REQUIRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE You have a proven sales or fundraising track record over 5-10 years, and have consistently delivered on targets You have a proven track record of securing 6/7 figure donations You can show a track record in working with corporate donors or customers and/or high net worth families and individuals as donors You have excellent communication skills and the ability to write great proposals You have experience leading productive meetings and creating inspiring pitches You love the art of negotiating, have great powers of persuasion, and the ability to close the deal You are a tenacious and resilient individual, who is self-motivated, with a strong work ethic You have strong analytical skills You have a warm and friendly personality and enjoy working with a team You demonstrate the highest levels of integrity You are passionate about making Ireland a better place and are committed to Rethink Ireland's mission and values. DESIRABLE SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE Knowledge of Salesforce or similar CRM HOW TO APPLY? Please apply by 5pm on 29th October 2024 on this LINK.
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