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Simon Communities of Ireland National Office seeks to recruit a Fundraising Administrator - 26.05.10

The Simon Communities of Ireland National Office is currently accepting applications for the position of Fundraising Administrator

Simon Communities of Ireland – www.simon.ie

Post: Fundraising Administrator

Location: Exchequer Street, Dublin 2

Reports to: Fundraising Manager

Works with: Head of Development, Fundraising Manager, Fundraising Executive

Job purpose: To proactively provide administrative support to the Fundraising Department. To accurately manage/ collate data and report using Raiser’s Edge database.

Terms: 6 month temporary contract

 

Fundraising Administrator - Job Description

In consultation with the Fundraising Manager and Fundraising Team the Fundraising Administrator will undertake the following activities:

  • Database Management: Maintain accurate donor database system (Raisers Edge) on a daily basis ensuring that all donations are recorded and categorised i.e. cash, cheque, credit card etc. Provide weekly and monthly reports

  • Update standing order database ensuring that funds are received on a monthly basis through reconciliation with bank transactions. Update and maintain files and develop reports.

  • Banking: Bank lodgements and reconciliations with admin department as appropriate

  • Receipts/acknowledgements: Receipting/acknowledging of all donations

  • Post: Stamping outgoing post and delivery to the post office daily.

  • Filing: Daily filing of donations and other documents relating to the Fundraising Department

  • Information Requests: Manage all communication/ information requests in relation to fundraising and keep comprehensive account of same.

  • Supplies: Monitor department supplies and arranging purchase orders

  • Department Liaison: Liaise with other departments and work as part of a team within the National Office.

  • Local Simon Community Liaison: Liaise with other Simon Communities regarding donations and queries and ensure that all information provided to them is accurate and comprehensive. Adhere to all policies, procedures, standards and duties with regard to this position and the organisation, as and when required.

  • Carry out any other appropriate work as requested by your Manager.

Key Skills

  1. Strong numeracy skills

  2. Focus on outcomes with the highest level of organisational skills.

  3. Good knowledge of databases ideally Raisers Edge. Ability to develop and run accurate reports and to extract and manipulate information

  4. Strong PC skills especially strong knowledge of Microsoft office Excel,Word and mail merge

  5. Ability to work as part of a team

  6. Ability to cope with pressure

  7. Cash management skills

  8. Problem solving/ decision making skills

  9. Excellent interpersonal skills

  10. Knowledge of legal aspects of fundraising

Experience:

  • At least 6 months fundraising administrative experience
  • Experience of dealing with a broad range of stakeholders and supporters
  • Proven track record in Raisers Edge and Excel data management and reporting

Qualifications:

  • Preferably Third Level Degree in a related field.

Closing date for receipt of applications: 04.06.10

Please send CV and cover letter to: Simon Communities of Ireland-National Office, 28-30 Exchequer Street, Dublin 2 or email Rebecca@simoncommunity.com