Job Title: Fundraising CoordinatorDepartment: Fundraising & CommunicationsSalary Scale: Starting at €49,840.00.
Negotiable dependent on experience.Hours: 39 hours per weekDuration: Permanent, Full TimeLocation: Head office with one day remote working once bedded inPurpose of Job:MQI are seeking an experienced fundraiser to join our small, successful, and growing fundraising team.
The Fundraising Coordinator will work closely with the Individual Giving Fundraising Manager to implement MQI's donor development and recruitment strategy.
This is a fantastic opportunity to play a pivotal role in improving the lives of men and women who are homeless and in active addiction.Person Specification:MQI are seeking someone with substantial experience of fundraising.
Candidates will be expected to demonstrate an in-depth understanding of donor development and donor recruitment to include DRTV, Direct Mail, Community, Digital, Door drops, telemarketing, and press.
The successful candidate will have a proven track record of meeting ambitious income targets.
They will be an excellent project manager with strong communications and interpersonal skills.
They will be passionate about creative development, comfortable and adept at pulling insights from data and committed to innovation and learning.Core Competencies and Skills Summary Criteria:Third Level qualification in marketing, business, or related discipline - EssentialExperience of managing direct mail campaigns - EssentialTrack record of achievement in a previous, similar role - EssentialStrong planning and project management skills with excellent attention to detail - EssentialStrong analytical skills and highly numerate with experience of budget management - EssentialExcellent fundraising specific creative development skills including experience of writing and commenting on fundraising copy - EssentialExcellent relationship management skills and ability to communicate in all forms (written, verbal, negotiation, presentation skills, etc.)
- EssentialAbility to work under pressure and to deadlines - EssentialStrong understanding of GDPR regulations - DesirablePassionate about MQI's cause - EssentialPrimary Duties and Accountabilities:• Deliver integrated fundraising campaigns, to meet performance indicator targets and deadlines.
This will include briefing of agencies, sourcing/development of materials, managing data selection criteria, copy development, managing the approvals process, proofing, briefing Donor Care Team, campaign analysis and reporting, managing costs and invoice processing.• Deliver the annual tax campaign and support across Major Giving as required.• Deliver communications to improve the supporter life cycle including, retention, reactivation and upgrading of donors.• Ensure the donor database is used as a tool for increasing income from existing supporters, as well as a resource that can help support future fundraising initiatives.• Consistently analyse results, interpret trends, and provide recommendations for improving the overall individual giving annual plan to maximise future income.• Support the Individual Giving Manager to prepare strategic plans and prepare annual income and expenditure plans.• Work openly and collaboratively with the Major Giving team, Donor care team and Services team to ensure integrated working and consistent messaging.• Support the effective management of all external suppliers including creative agencies, print and fulfilment providers, telemarketing agencies etc.• Provide working cover for the Individual Giving Fundraising Manager as and when required.What does Merchants Quay Ireland offer as an employer?• Fulfilling work in a supportive team• Sick Pay Scheme (following Probationary period)• Minimum 26 days Annual Leave• Defined Contribution Pension Scheme (after 6 months)• Death In Service Benefit (from commencement of employment)• Line Management Supervision• Learning and Development Programme• Paid Family Leave (Maternity, Paternity, Adoptive, Force Majeure and Compassionate Leave)• Educational Assistance (Study and Examination Leave)• Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)• Health & Wellness Programme Closing date: 20th of SeptemberIf you are interested in this role, please click the link below to apply:Fundraising Coordinator - Merchants Quay Ireland - Dublin | HireLocker.com Management reserve the right to amend or change this job description as required.This Position is subject to Garda Clearance.Merchants Quay Ireland is an equal opportunities employer.
