Philanthropy and Grant Coordinator

Scope of Role 

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

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

Key Responsibilities

Managing and developing philanthropy and grant funding streams in both ROI and NI, 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 

Qualifications and Experience

Third level degree in communications, business/marketing, liberal arts or another humanities subject is desirable.

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.

While the line manager is specified above, this does not preclude higher level grades from directing or reviewing work or setting dotted line collaborative working relationships between same or different level positions. All tasks should be completed in an accurate manner and supported by a clear electronic and hard copy filing system