Development Officer

Post Title:

Development Officer, Trinity Development & Alumni

Status:

Two year Fixed-Term Contract; Full-time

Company:

Trinity Development & Alumni

Location:

Trinity College, Dublin

Reports to:

Director of Campaigns

Salary:

â‚Ź35k +

Trinity Development & Alumni (TDA) is the primary fundraising agency for The University of Dublin, Trinity College Dublin. It is charged with responsibility for, and exists solely to support, the fundraising (development) and alumni engagement activities of the University. www.tcd.ie/development, www.tcd.ie/alumni.

This post is tenable immediately or as soon as possible thereafter.

Role & Purpose To support fundraisers in securing significant funding for the College’s priorities. (While fundraisers are responsible for the fundraising targets - individually and collectively - Development Officers are expected to be proactive in every way in helping achieve them.)

Key Responsibilities 1. Work with the fundraising team in the delivery of collective and individual targets.

2. Work closely with individual fundraisers to ensure all aspects of the fundraising process are effective including: identification and research of potential donors; crafting engagement and cultivation plans; and effective stewardship.

3. Support fundraisers in managing their prospect portfolio through the development cycle and recording this.

4. Deliver a suite of activities in support of the fundraising strategy including events, publications, research briefs and proposals, and administrative tasks.

5. Work with the TDA teams in delivering the respective goals of the College.

6. Plan, record, measure and report on activity (bi-annually and annually).

7. Undertake other duties as may be assigned from time to time by line manager.

Required Experience & Skills Qualifications - Third-level qualification or professionally trained with appropriate qualifications.

- Candidates should have a minimum of two years’ experience in a similar role.

Experience and Knowledge (Essential) - Excellent interpersonal skills with an ability to foster good working relationships.

- Motivated, flexible and able to use own initiative in a busy working environment.

- Diligent and highly organised with close attention to detail.

- Experience of structuring and prioritising workload and meeting deadlines.

- Excellent oral and written communication skills.

- Demonstrated experience in providing service to internal stakeholders.

- Knowledge of the principles and processes relevant to major gift fundraising is beneficial.

- Understanding of, and passion for, the role and value of a university in society.

Experience & Skills (Desirable) - Experience with customer relationship management databases or equivalent desired.

- Knowledge of the principles and processes relevant to major gift fundraising is beneficial.

Terms - The reporting line is to the Director of Campaigns.

- This will be a two year contract with a view to making the post permanent should work requirements justify the role.

- There will be a six-month probationary period.

- The hours are 9am - 5pm, however flexibility is required for supporting evening events.

- Salary will reflect the nature of the job and the experience of the candidate and will be reviewed annually.

- Employee may join the group health insurance scheme. Employee will be entitled to join the TDA Pension Scheme, once probationary period is satisfactorily completed.

Application Procedure In order to assist the selection process, candidates should submit a Curriculum Vitae and a Cover Letter (1x A4 page) that specifically address the below points in their application. In addition, candidates are asked to indicate their salary expectations. *Your cover letter should:  outline experience to date that you believe this would be of relevance to this role,  describe the position you currently hold (or a previous position you held) where you are/were supporting a senior manager and/or several managers,  illustrate through past example your ability to work on your own initiative.

Applications by email only to belinda.clements@tcd.ie, Trinity Development & Alumni, Closing date is 12 noon on Friday, 14 July 2017 PLEASE NOTE: Candidates who do not submit a cover letter or who do not address the application requirements above in their cover letter will not be considered at the shortlist stage.

* Trinity Development & Alumni (TDA) is an independent employer to Trinity.

TDA is administered by Trinity Foundation, an independent charity established in 1994 to support Trinity in its educational, research and social missions.