TITLE: HOPE Fundraising and Schools Officer – Leinster Region

REPORTING TO: International Fundraising Director

LOCATION: Leinster (hybrid)

HOURS: Full time permanent position – 5 days per week

This key focus of this role is to raise funds for HOPE's work in Kolkata.

• The Fundraising and Schools Officer – Leinster region, will drive, manage and grow HOPE fundraising activities – raising funds for and increasing awareness about the work of HOPE.
• They will work in very close collaboration with HOPE's Fundraising and Schools teams.
• The Fundraising and Schools Officer – Leinster Region, will support volunteers to organise HOPE fundraising endeavours. They will build and maintain excellent relationships with all relevant fundraising stakeholders: i.e. event sponsors, donors, supporters, volunteers etc.
• Networking and advocating on behalf of HOPE

Key Responsibilities:

• Raise funds for HOPEs work in Kolkata
• Grow and increase funds raised for HOPE across the Leinster region
• Identify and initiate new fundraising activities with prospective donors and fundraisers
• Set realistic and achievable fundraising targets in collaboration with HOPE fundraising team
• Compile, file and maintain fundraising / supporters records, databases and reports
• Provide and compile fundraising materials for HOPE supporters/ fundraisers
• Off-site support at HOPE events, presentations, fundraisers etc. as required
• Raise awareness about the work of HOPE.

Person Specification for this role:

• Minimum of 3 years proven track record in raising funds
• Genuine interest in, and passionate about the work of HOPE
• Target driven and focussed work ethic
• Networking ability across a range of stakeholders
• Excellent communication (both written, verbal and presentation) skills
• Proactive in identifying and delivering on new fundraising opportunities
• Excellent MS Office skills particularly in Excel and Word
• Excellent inter personal skills with a strong customer/donor focus
• Strong organisational and multi-tasking abilities
• Meticulous and thorough with excellent attention to detail
• Ability to represent HOPE publicly
• Confidence in working on own initiative and ability to work under direction when required.
• Full clean driving licence
• Legally permitted to work in Ireland

Please apply with CV and cover letter to maura@hopefounation.ie, on or before 5.30 pm on Monday 3rd October 2022.

HOPE reserves the right to respond to short listed candidates only.