Fundraising and Marketing Manager

About the Dillon Quirke Foundation

Dillon Quirke was just 24 years old when he collapsed during a hurling match and died of Sudden Adult Death Syndrome on 5th August 2022, at Semple Stadium in Thurles. Dillon’s family established the Foundation to prevent other families from going through what they have experienced and, in the process, to save countless lives. Every year, SADS takes 100 young lives in Ireland alone - a startling statistic that surpasses rates in many European countries. Research has shown that cardiac screening can significantly reduce the incidence of SADS. That’s why the Dillon Quirke Foundation is on a mission to:

· Deliver free cardiac screenings to young sports players (aged 12-18) in a variety of sports clubs across Ireland

· Raise awareness of SADS

· Reduce the incidence of SADS in Ireland

We are a new Foundation that is off to a big start. We set up in early 2023, and used that year to plan our strategy and governance carefully, then started cardiac screening and awareness work in early 2024. We have raised over €1.5m in that time, with more in the pipeline for 2025. Our goal is to screen 5,000 children each year, however we are on target to screen 10,000 in 2024 !

We are now in a position to recruit a dedicated fundraiser to ensure sustainability for the coming years.

Role Type

This is a permanent part-time role, 3 days per week (we can be flexible on days/hours). Your usual work day will be remote as we do not have a fixed office, however travel to donors and events will be needed. Therefore a full clean driver’s licence will be required.

Salary

€65,000 - €70,000 Full Time Equivalent – depending on experience. (3 days €39,000 – €42,000). We are offering a competitive salary as we are small and new, so don’t have a range of additional financial benefits to add to the salary.

The Role

You will report to the General Manager and Board, and work with a small team (currently 4 part time) of staff plus volunteers. While we have a number of fundraising channels started, this role is a chance to shape the fundraising strategy and implement your experience and ideas. We are a very adaptable team, with decisions being made quickly and we value initiative (and a sense of humour!). It is very much a ‘hands on role’ not purely team management.

Key Functions:

Fundraising:

- Implement comprehensive fundraising strategy aligned with the foundation's mission, goals, and financial objectives.

- Identify and cultivate potential key donor relationships and funding opportunities.

- Diversify revenue streams and fundraising strands, including major donors, corporate partnerships, trusts, community events, online campaigns.

- Build and maintain strong relationships with donors and manage all partner relationships, providing exceptional donor care, responding promptly, acknowledging contributions, and expressing gratitude for support.

- Research grant opportunities, prepare grant proposals, and submit funding applications to foundations, government agencies, and other grant-making organisations.

- Create and maintain accurate and up-to-date donor records, gift processing, and acknowledgement systems.

- Generate donor reports, track donor engagement, and evaluate fundraising performance.

Marketing:

Manage the marketing and social media supports (part time staff member, and PR and Fundraising agencies) to :

- Develop and implement marketing strategies to raise awareness of the foundation's mission, programmes, and impact, targeting diverse audiences through various communication channels, based off 2024 Communications Strategy.

- Create the foundation's communications, ensuring consistency and alignment across all marketing materials.

- Create engaging content for the foundation's website, and social media platforms to drive traffic, increase engagement, and foster community involvement.

- Monitor social media channels, respond to inquiries, and participate in online conversations to enhance the foundation's visibility and reputation.

General:

- Collaborate closely with the General Manager, Board members, staff, volunteers, and external partners to align fundraising and marketing activities with organisational priorities and objectives.

- Ensure compliance with all relevant regulations and ethical standards in fundraising practices

- Participate in the overall team to ensure collaborative teamwork and keep colleagues informed of upcoming events / campaigns

We are looking for:

· Minimum of 4 years’ experience in fundraising, marketing, sales, or business development

· Proven track record of successful fundraising across multiple channels including local volunteer groups, corporate sponsorships, grants and appeals

· Excellent communication and influencing skills

· Ability to deliver annual income and expenditure targets in line with the fundraising plan

· Driven, ambitious, and tenacious

· Ability to think creatively and take initiative

· Ability to build long term relationships with donors

· Confidence to ask for donations and resilience to deal with disappointments

· Excellent organisational abilities and attention to detail

To Apply

Please send a CV and covering letter outlining your suitability for the role to Becky Bristow at info@dillonquirkefoundation.com . If you would like a chat before applying to find out more, please also email us and we will organise a call.

Closing Date

The closing date for applications is Friday 16^th August.

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