Fund raising Consultant

The Organisation An opportunity has presented to join a leading international strategic fundraising firm that partners with nonprofits globally for transformational change. Due to increase client demand and business growth, a new position has been created within the Ireland team.

Working alongside over 500 professionals in group, spread across the United States and Europe this is a fantastic opportunity to help local and international organisations achieve outstanding results.

Services include:

• Campaign Management
• Strategy, Evaluation & Planning
• Interim Development Management
• Learning & Leadership Development
• Data Analytics

The Opportunity

Working with clients throughout Ireland, and Europe more widely, you will plan, manage, and implement programmes and initiatives that achieve fundraising goals and mission impact.

Candidates with an interest in philanthropy, and fundraising experience or transferable skills in consulting, communications, marketing, and strategic planning are of great interest.

Key deliverables:

• Successfully lead and manage projects from inception to conclusion
• Apply critical and strategic thinking to quickly identify the crux of a problem, question, or issue
• Communicate clearly, concisely, and logically both verbally and in writing
• Thrive in a mission-oriented environment and is motivated by the idea of working across philanthropic sectors

Projects may include:

• Developing work plans and materials for campaign planning studies and development assessments
• Conducting analysis of clients through review of fundraising performance and interviews with organisation's executives, volunteer leaders, and donors
• Preparing fundraising campaign materials, including strategic plans, operating materials, case statements, and major gift proposals
• Conducting in-depth prospect research
• Crafting individual cultivation, gift requests, and stewardship strategies
• Write and deliver high-impact presentations and materials

Key skills & competencies

• Excellent quantitative analytical skills
• Keen business sense demonstrated in either a professional or academic environment
• Exceptional interpersonal skills and ability to work collaboratively with all levels of staff, volunteers, donors, and prospective donors
• Outstanding organisational skills and ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously
• Great storytelling skills and strong public speaking skills
• Professional demeanour
• Computer proficiency
• Ability to temporarily relocate and/or travel to client site

Please note excellent attention to detail is require and written assessments will form part of the selection process.

Robert Walters Operations Limited is an employment business and employment agency and welcomes applications from all candidates