Job Title:  Fundraising Executive

 Reporting to: Fundraising Manager

 Position: Full time/Permanent in the Sandyford Centre

 Deadline:  Friday 11th October 2024

An exciting opportunity to join a fun and energetic team working on various events and fundraising campaigns throughout the year in support of raising funds to support children with Down syndrome.

About The Down Syndrome Centre

 The Down Syndrome Centre opened the doors back in October 2014 to provide hands on services to children with Down syndrome. Services range from Occupational Therapy, Speech & Language, Physio, Team 21 Tots, SKIP (Special Kids Intervention programme), Baby Massage, Seminars, Summer & Easter Camps and various other programmes relevant to early intervention.

Now in our 10th year the centre is supporting over 350 in our two centres children and currently developing a new strategy to develop services in line with the children’s growth & development, introducing activities and support for teenagers and young adults to develop social and life skill. 

Job Function

Working as part of a small, fun and friendly team the Fundraising Executive will play a key role in managing a number of key internal fundraising initiatives as well as generating and developing new fundraising revenue streams. He/She will also be responsible for maintaining the website in association with upcoming fundraising campaigns and events.

Tasks & Responsibilities

 Fundraising

• Generate and introduce new fundraising initiatives and revenue streams to support the financial needs of the charity.
• Manage and develop annual existing events run by the charity
• Responsible for developing and supporting various events run by external volunteers, building up strong relationships with stakeholders, community and Corporate partners in helping maximise revenue.
• Responsible for updating and maintaining the charity’s website and all social media platforms to run in line with fundraising and events information.
•  Promote and work to the ethos of the charity throughout all campaigns and promotional activities, communicating the benefits, services and facilities within the centre.
• Work to matching or maximising fundraising targets set out for the current financial year.
• Be flexible and willing to adapt to other roles and tasks when required.
• Flexibility to work out of hours and travel when necessary.

Skills required

• Ability to work under own initiative with a determined, positive drive.
• Ability to work to strict deadlines and multi-task, working on various projects simultaneously.
• A strong understanding of fundraising principles
• Strong IT skills and knowledge and understanding of online fundraising tools.
• Excellent warm communication skills. Both verbally and written
• A strong understanding and empathy of the charity’s goals and mission.
• A team player with a desire to support.
• Strong networking connections.
• Strong organisational skills and time management.
• Full driving license.
• Creative and motivated and open to grasp opportunities.

Experience and Knowledge (preferable)

• 3-4 years in an events or fundraising role
• Strong skill set in social media channels, Facebook, Twitter/Instagram & website maintenance.
• Proven records of financial achievements or targets met on previous events or fundraisers.
• Knowledge of CRM systems (an advantage)
• Strong computer skills in Word, Excel & power point
• An understanding of the Charity Regulation Act. (an advantage)