Fundraising and Events Executive

Fundraising and Events Executive
A Lust for Life (ALFL) is a youth mental health charity which aims to empower and educate our young people, driving positive change in their lives and our world through early preventative mental health programmes. Our ultimate goal is to reach every child in Ireland through our free school’s programmes and we are well on our way there.

Our Mission
Educate and empower current and future generations through early prevention
mental health programmes and platforms. Our youth-centred work gives rise to transformative solutions which lead to sustainable, positive changes in their lives.

Job Purpose:
The role involves securing funding through Trusts, Foundations, and Grants, overseeing public fundraising activities, and supporting the administration and logistics of major events such as The Rising and Sound Supper.

Key Objectives:

1. Secure funding via Trusts, Foundations, and Grants.
2. Oversee and support public fundraising activities, including admin and logistics for The Rising.
3. Achieve fundraising targets for Trusts, Foundations, and public fundraising.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Ambassadorship:

• Operate as a positive, authentic, and passionate ambassador for A Lust for Life and its work.
• Pro-actively role model, promote, and safeguard ALFL values in every interaction within ALFL and with every individual and organisation ALFL connects with.
• Pro-actively represent ALFL as required – with funders, partners media, events, speaking gigs, and fundraising activities on an as-needed basis.
• Pro-actively manage and protect the external reputation of ALFL in all activities.
• Pro-actively respond to and resolve any queries or issues (internal and external) as they emerge.
• Ensure effective and respectful communications and relationship management (internal and external).

2. Support and Strategy:

• Support Head of Events and Fundraising where needed to define and deliver upon strategy and budget.
• Ensure can speak knowledgeably about governance structures and approach of ALFL.

3. Trusts and Foundations:

• Define target list of Trusts and Foundations and secure new sources in line with agreed annual objectives

4. The Rising Admin and Logistics:

• Manage all admin and logistics for The Rising – under the leadership of Head of Events and Fundraising.

5. Sound Supper:

• Manage all admin and logistics for the Sound Supper – including date, venue, panel, and invitations.
• Define and manage target list of philanthropists for invitation to the Sound Supper.

6. Grants:

• Define and secure any grants available to ALFL.

7. Public Fundraising:

• Oversee calendar of fundraising prompts and donor email.

Qualifications and Experience:

• Experience in fundraising and event management, preferably in the non-profit sector.
• Strong organizational and project management skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strategic and creative thinking.
• Knowledge of fundraising regulations and best practices.
• Passionate about youth mental health.

Personal Attributes:

• Passionate about mental health and well-being.
• Highly motivated and results-oriented.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
• Strong ethical standards and integrity.

Salary Range:

• €30,000 - €40,000 per annum, depending on experience and qualifications.

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