Philanthropy & Grants Specialist

Philanthropy & Grants Specialist

Up to 12 Months Fixed Term - possibility of early termination with 4 weeks notice (specific purpose contract)

Hybrid Working - Dublin, 35 Hours / Week

€44,234.00 / Annum 

Scope of Responsibility:

To manage and develop philanthropic funding streams across Trusts, Foundations, and Major Donors, achieving agreed targets in line with organisational objectives. Reporting to the Strategic Partnerships Manager - Fundraising & Communications 

Key Areas of Responsibility: 

• Managing and developing philanthropy and grant funding streams to achieve targets in line with organisational objectives 
• Stewarding a diverse portfolio of existing and new philanthropic partners to ensure lasting and impactful relationships 
• Promoting and developing Depaul’s potential to a wide range of supporters and key target audiences 
• Identifying, securing, and stewarding new philanthropic funding partners, including trusts, foundations, and grant making bodies 
• Supporting and inputting to the development of Depaul’s Philanthropy Strategy, including major gift and legacy giving. 
• Providing consistent relationship management for trusts, foundations, grant making organisations, and major donors 
• Developing a calendar of relevant and interesting engagement communications and events, as well as a range of appropriate acknowledgement and recognition opportunities 
• Creating compelling and visually engaging proposals and ensuring timely and comprehensive responses to opportunities 
• Delivering excellence in impact reporting and storytelling 
• Leading on processes and procedures required for the development of philanthropic funding, including prospect research, development, and pipeline management 
• Developing strong working relationships with internal stakeholders, to ensure up to date knowledge of Depaul’s services, strategic plans, and future ambitions 
• Working with staff across the organisation to ensure funded projects are effectively monitored and evaluated 
• Maintaining detailed, accurate records on all aspects of philanthropic funding utilising our CRM system (Salesforce) 
• Reporting regularly on philanthropy income pipelines 
• Keeping up to date with trends and best practice 
• Acting as an ambassador for Depaul and living our values 
• Preparing ad hoc reports and presentations when requested 

The above list is not exhaustive; additional areas of responsibility may be added over time and flexibility to cover for other staff roles is required from time to time. 

Person Requirements: 

• Third level degree in communications, business/marketing, liberal arts or another humanities subject is essential 
• 2-3 years’ experience working in fundraising or relevant discipline in NGO sector; ideally 1 year fundraising experience 
• Proven ability of excellent communications to broad range of stakeholders and to engage and motivate supporters 
• Excellent content development and writing skills 
• Collaborative, relationship building approach to working with colleagues within own and other departments and externally 
• Excellent prioritisation and organisational skills and the ability to complete projects within tight time constraints and balancing multiple competing work demands 
• Advanced level IT skills, ideally with CRM system experience 
• Graphic design experience desirable but not essential. 

WHY WORK FOR US?

Depaul is a cross border charity supporting some of the most marginalised individuals, couples and families experiencing homelessness. Our mission is to end homelessness and change the lives of those affected by it. Would you like to help us to meet our mission?

We are a values led organisation and aim, at all times, to live and breathe these values in our everyday work. Our values are based on four key principles:
• We celebrate the potential of people
• We put our words into action
• We aim to take a wider role in civil society
• We believe in rights and responsibilities If you choose to work for Depaul we offer:

Our Benefits

Annual Leave Up to 3 years' service: 25 days per year
3 years' up to 5 years' service: 27 days per year
Over 5 years' service: 30 working days per year (Exclusive of bank and statutory holidays)
10 public holidays each year with Good Friday as discretionary day. 
Day off and day pay for Christmas Day, St.Stephen's Day, and New Year's Day worked for shift workers.
Non-Shift Workers: Paid day off on public holidays.
Shift Workers: Expected to work on public holidays; receive an additional day of annual leave in lieu.
Non-Rostered Employees: May be entitled to one-fifth of the normal weekly rate of remuneration for the public holiday.

Pension Matched by the employer
Health Assistance Each staff member gets access to a health cash plan so you
can claim money back, up to set limits, on a number of treatments. This includes dental, optical, acupuncture and many more. Your children under 16 are also included on the plan.

Life Assurance Four times salary

Maternity /Adoptive Leave 18 weeks full pay

Paternity Leave 2 weeks full pay

Sick Leave Entitlement to sick pay starting from day 1 with level of entitlement increasing with length of service (subject to policy terms)

Employee Assistance Program EAP is a confidential counselling service that provides support to company employees and their family. It is available 24/7,
365 days a year covering; Counselling, legal advice, financial information, career guidance, life coaching, mediation, health information, cancer support, autism support, infertility and pregnancy loss, elder care support, parent coaching and international employee support.

Learning and Development Depaul’s Vision, Mission and Values course, this involves travel to meet the Depaul International family.
Emerging Leaders, supporting workers that would like to develop their leadership skills and to progress to a management role.
Online learning resources within Depaul’s award nominated online learning platform, Moodle. Mandatory training including, MAPA, Health and Safety,
Child Protection, Fire Safety, and First Aid

Hybrid/Flexible working DePaul support and embrace Flexible Working, including hybrid working and working from home, in line with the DePaul Working Policy (where appropriate and subject to role requirements and location)