Job Title: Corporate Fundraising Officer
Location: Dublin
Reporting to: Head of Development
Contract: One-year fixed-term contract
Hours: 37.5 hours per week
Salary: €40-45,000 D.O.E.
About FoodCloud:
FoodCloud has a vision for a world where no good food goes to waste, and the only thing bigger than our vision is our drive. We are an organisation of doers driven by kindness, fairness, and a desire to help people and the planet.
Would you like to join an organisation that is passionate about tackling food waste and increasing social inclusion in communities across Ireland and internationally? Are you an experienced corporate fundraiser who would like to work for one of Ireland's fastest-growing social enterprises? If this sounds like you, we have the ideal role here at FoodCloud.
About the Job:
FoodCloud is a fast-growing social enterprise with big ambitions. To support our growth plans and deliver even greater impact across communities in the coming years, FoodCloud is seeking a Corporate Fundraising Officer to join our Development Team.
This role is offered as a full-time, one-year fixed-term contract. FoodCloud is investing in the continued growth of its Development Team, and as the organisation scales its fundraising activity, there is potential for the role to grow or extend beyond the initial contract, subject to organisational needs and performance.
Reporting to the Head of Development, the Corporate Fundraising Officer will be responsible for developing and maintaining relationships with corporate prospects and partners, helping to grow corporate fundraising income in support of FoodCloud’s strategic objectives.
To be successful in this role, the post holder will be skilled at developing and maintaining relationships, with strong presentation and communication skills and the ability to work independently as well as collaboratively. The ideal candidate will be solutions-oriented, curious about all aspects of FoodCloud’s work, and motivated to identify and deliver new ways of generating income from corporate and major donors.
Key Responsibilities:
Be responsible for the delivery of ambitious corporate fundraising targets as a key member of the Development Team
Develop and manage a pipeline of new corporate donors to support FoodCloud’s strategic initiatives and income goals
Contribute to the business development of new corporate donors through cultivation activities such as emails, phone calls, meetings, and events
Develop and write professional funding proposals, applications, and donor reports, and present face-to-face to existing and prospective corporate donors
Maximise the engagement of corporate partnerships, including leading on the development of staff fundraising initiatives
Work alongside the Fundraising Administrator to maintain accurate and effective pipeline management on Salesforce, including records of approaches, responses, and activities
Track, analyse, and report on fundraising performance using agreed metrics and performance measures
Work cross-functionally to maximise leads and deliver collaborative projects
Organise and support events to build FoodCloud’s profile and strengthen relationships
Work closely with the Communications and Stakeholder Engagement team on content, branding, and profile-raising activity
Ensure all activity complies with FoodCloud policies, procedures, and relevant legislation, including GDPR
Carry out other reasonable duties as required from time to time
Skills & Experience:
Third-level qualification in business, marketing, communications, or another relevant discipline
Minimum of 2 years’ experience in business development and/or fundraising, with experience of working towards and achieving targets
Strong interpersonal and relationship-building skills, with a proven ability to develop and manage corporate partnerships
Strategic thinking skills with the ability to identify opportunities and develop new income-generating approaches
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Confident presentation and public-speaking skills
Strong organisational and time-management skills
High level of IT literacy, particularly Microsoft Office and Google Workspace
CRM experience desirable, particularly Salesforce
Ability to work independently and as part of a team, and to meet tight deadlines
Benefits Overview:
The role will be based in our Dublin Hub and we can also offer flexible working arrangements, such as working from home, in line with role requirements
We are very proud of our culture, and our vision, mission and values which you can read more about on our website and on social media channels
We are dedicated to supporting all colleagues in their development with a breadth of training, mentoring and experiences available. This spans a range of learning and development programmes, continued focus on wellbeing and direct support on qualifications and personal improvement plans
Pension contribution: matching up to 5% of an employee's salary
Tax Saver, Income Protection, Bike to Work Scheme, discounted gym and sports club memberships, and more
If this sounds like your ideal role, we would like to hear from you. Please include your CV and Cover Letter and use the link to apply now! The closing date for applications is 24 February.