About us Job opportunities Arthritis Ireland is a health research charity and national patient organisation representing one million people living with arthritis in this country. Our vision is of a better life for people living with arthritis today; a world without arthritis tomorrow. Arthritis Ireland is working in communities across the country providing education and support to help people effectively manage their condition, to remove the pain and social isolation caused by the disease and to ensure people remain active and doing the things they love. We advocate and offer evidence-based solutions to the State to recognise its role and responsibilities to people living with arthritis, as well as investing in research to find better treatments and, ultimately, a cure. Fundraising Manager Arthritis Ireland is a health research charity and national patient organisation representing one million people living with arthritis in this country. Our vision is of a better life for people living with arthritis today; a world without arthritis tomorrow. The organisation is now seeking a dynamic, innovative, experienced Fundraising Manager to join their team. The Role The Fundraising Manager’s key responsibilities will be to increase income year on year, continue to identify new growth areas in light of the changing fundraising landscape, particularly post Covid and create a sustainable income stream for the organisation from a variety of sources including corporate partnerships, community events, direct marketing, individual giving and legacies. This is an excellent opportunity for an ambitious candidate with a proven track record in fundraising, or business development/ sales to join a high-profile health charity and lead on its fundraising strategy and growth. It is the perfect role for a candidate who possesses excellent relationship building skills, is capable of influencing and partnering with corporate and individual donors and who is able to identify sustainable funding programmes which will contribute to a dynamic and supportive Senior Management team. If you have senior fundraising experience or similar transferable skills and are an exceptional communicator with great relationship building skills and have a proven track record of meeting targets and you are excited by the challenge of building fundraising channels, we’d love to hear from you! Application details: The recruitment campaign for the role of Fundraising Manager is being managed exclusively on behalf of Arthritis Ireland by specialist, not-for-profit sector, recruitment consultancy CCI Executive Search. Follow the link to their website here: https://www.charitycareersrecruitment.ie/vacancy/22 Please email [email protected] for the full job description, candidate information pack, and application details for this role. Please use the job title Fundraising Manager and name of the organisation, AI, as the subject of your email. Closing Date: 3pm - Wednesday 5th October 2022 Community Support Officer (Maternity Cover – 12 months) Key to the delivery of our services is our active presence in the community and with this, coordinating and promoting courses for people living with arthritis. As Community Support Officer you will be the frontline link for our suite of courses, including; “Be Active with Arthritis” – 6-week exercise class delivered by a chartered physiotherapist and “Behind the Pain” – 6-week mental health programme. The ability to communicate and integrate with other organisations/individuals for the development of these courses is paramount. In addition, you will be responsible for the roll out and coordination of new Arthritis Ireland information stands in Rheumatology clinics around Ireland. Outreach support for our branch volunteer network including; grant applications, event promotions and other tasks as required. The role is ideal for a solid all-rounder who has excellent communication and organisational skills and experience in dealing with multi-tasking and volunteers, organising events and training courses, and marketing. The successful candidate must be able to hit the ground running and be capable of managing projects without supervision. We value flexibility, attention to detail, bright ideas and willingness to go the extra mile. The ability to communicate and integrate with other members of the team and a wide variety of external supporters and volunteers is also an integral part to this role. Key responsibilities Course organisation: Planning, organising and promoting physiotherapy led 6-week exercise courses, Be Active with Arthritis, online and in person Planning, organising and promoting psychotherapist-facilitated 6-week mental health programme “Behind the Pain”, online and in person Branch Support: Providing branch support to our network of branches Planning, promoting and delivering training courses to branch members Organising arthritis information events Developing promotional materials and marketing branch and walking group events and activities Providing assistance to branches in developing grant applications and reports Supporting the organisation of community fundraising events and activities Organising national and regional meetings (4 per year) Ensuring excellent stewardship and support to all volunteers Compiling plans, surveys and reports on branch and walking group activities Attending branch meetings and volunteer events as required Ordering and dispatching materials and merchandise Budget and invoice tracking Keeping volunteer database up to date Dealing with phone and email enquiries relating to volunteer activities Writing and updating website, magazine and e-zine content relating to volunteers Patient Information; Auditing Arthritis Ireland information stands in Rheumatology clinics and coordinating project for new stands, including purchasing and organising delivery of same Reviewing stock and introducing updated systems to ensure these stands are kept fully stocked Coordinating and reviewing key contacts in all rheumatology clinics General; Organising arthritis information events In person and online Completing grant applications and reports Experience required A minimum of 2 years professional experience with excellent administration and IT skills A minimum of 2 years professional experience of organising events and training online Some experience and/or interest in supporting and stewarding volunteers Skills required Excellent interpersonal and communication skills Experience of developing, coordinating, training events and seminars online and in the community Excellent computer skills, with good understanding of presentation development Demonstrated experience of organising and coordinating events Budget tracking and updating Excellent written skills- including report writing (grant application writing a bonus) Experience of working with databases and online CRM packages Competencies required Self-starter with the ability to work autonomously and deliver fully completed projects Excellent attention to detail Creativity Ability and willingness to attend meetings, event and networking opportunities outside of normal business hours General details Report to: Services Manager Hours: 35 hours per week - In addition, this role may involve some weekend and evening work. Salary: €35,000 Based: Hybrid working arrangement with Arthritis Ireland, 1 Clanwilliam Square, Grand Canal Quay, Dublin 2. Arthritis Ireland is an equal opportunities employer. The deadline for submitting your application for this position is Friday 14th October @1pm. Please send a letter of application and an up-to-date copy of your C.V to Martina Blake, Services Manager at [email protected] Subject: CSO Maternity Cover. For any enquiries, please contact Martina on 086-4411473. Arthritis Ireland is an equal opportunities employer.