Job Purpose
This is an exciting and dynamic role within the Fundraising department of GOAL, this role will report directly into the Community Fundraising and Events Manager. This role is of strategic importance to the development of GOAL’s National Fundraising Events
An important role within the Fundraising department, the Business Development Executive will help to drive growth of fundraising activities (including national community events) run by GOAL. The individual will also be responsible for the management and development of community contacts to increase engagement in GOAL’s national events.
This role requires significant relationship development experience and skills
Main Duties
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The Business Development Executive will have responsibility for the delivery of ambitious fundraising targets across GOAL’s National Fundraising campaigns.
- Develop and manage relationships with GOAL community event organisers through continuous email/phone contact and attending face to face meetings throughout Ireland.
- Drive participation from individuals, corporates and schools in GOAL’s National Fundraising campaigns including but not limited to GOAL MILE, GOAL JERSEY DAY and the GOAL BALL through proactive communication by phone, email and other channels with existing and prospective supporters.
- Ensure delivery of robust reporting to ensure KPI’s are being reached
- Manage and maintain financial and supporter data through GOAL’s CRM system (Microsoft Dynamics) and Excel databases.
- Other Duties
- To provide support and assistance to the Head of Fundraising and the Fundraising team as required
Requirements
- Relevant 3rd level qualification
- Minimum of 3 years’ experience in fundraising / sales and marketing.
- Demonstrable significant experience in relationship or account management, customer service or stakeholder engagement.
- Experience in working with large groups and networks to drive fundraising and programme success.
- Strong ability to work with Microsoft Office products including Microsoft Excel, Word and Powerpoint.
- Demonstrated problem solving skills
- Full driving license
- The ability to travel when required to community fundraising meetings across Ireland/N.Ireland.
- Experience using CRM Systems (e.g. Dynamics, Salesforce, Raisers Edge).
- Flexibility to work occasionally outside normal working hours to attend special events, volunteer meetings and other events.
Our package includes a competitive salary, 22 days annual leave and the possibility to join our Health care scheme. Additional benefits are available after 12 months of service. Candidates must be entitled to work in Ireland at the time of application.
GOAL has a Staff Code of Conduct and a Child Protection Policy, which have been developed to ensure the maximum protection of programme participants and children from exploitation. GOAL also has a confidentiality policy ensuring the non-disclosure of any information whatsoever relating to the practices and business of GOAL, acquired in the course of duty, to any other person or organisation without authority, except in the normal execution of duty. Any candidate offered a job with GOAL will be expected to adhere to these policies any job offer made is also subject to police clearance. GOAL is an equal opportunities employer.
This Job Description only serves as a guide for the position available. GOAL reserves the right to change this document. Any published closing dates are estimated. Due to the nature of GOAL’s work we aim to fill vacancies as quickly as possible. This means that we will close adverts as soon as we have found the right candidate and this may be before the published closing date. We would therefore advise interested applicants to submit an application as early as possible.
How to apply
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