First Light are seeking a Charity Trustee & Board member with a fundraising background to support our Board with fundraising and to Chair its Fundraising Committee.
FirstLight supports bereaved parents and families across Ireland. Find out about our work here: https://firstlight.ie/
We are seeking to recruit a Charity Trustee & Board member with a fundraising background to strengthen and support the Board work on all areas of fundraising and to Chair its Fundraising Committee. This position is a voluntary role, and we are seeking an energetic and dedicated person with an interest in the values and objectives of our organisation. You will work with the Board and a staff team helping to provide strategic direction to our fundraising efforts.
We are developing a new Strategic & Business development plan and we are seeking to strengthen our Board by appointing a new Trustee & Board member with a knowledge of philanthropic giving and experience with developing engagement with corporate social responsibility programmes and sponsors.
Key Responsibilities:
Collaborate with fellow Trustees and the staff team to support the development and implementation of a comprehensive fundraising strategy aligned with FirstLight’s vision and goals.
Provide strategic advice on diversifying our funding base, including helping us design and implement a corporate fundraising strategy.
Provide insight into cultivating and maintaining relationships with existing donors, while also helping to identify and engage new potential supporters.
Support FirstLight to develop a diversified funding base and innovative ideas to increase our fundraising events, campaigns, and other initiatives.
General Responsibilities:
Have an empathy with FirstLight’s mission and objectives and a values-driven approach to work based on integrity and service.
Possess the experience and skills necessary to guide the development of FirstLight in pursuit of the organisation’s mission.
Commit to comply with the duties of a Director of FirstLight as set out in Statement of Directors’ Responsibility and fulfil the responsibilities of a Charity Trustee as described by the Charities Regulator.
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Irish Refugee Council: Employment Officer – deadline Friday 15th November
The Irish Refugee Council is seeking a talented, enthusiastic and motivated Employment Officer to join our Employment Team.
The person will lead an innovative and exciting new project aiming to address the barriers to employment that are experienced by people who are international protection applicants or have refugee status in Ireland, specifically aiming to support people who are seeking to apply for permission to work and who are at beginning of their careers here in Ireland.
It is 1 year contract renewable subject to funding and passing probation. €36,000 gross p.a.
Introduction
The Irish Refugee Council believe in a fair and inclusive society for people seeking international protection in Ireland. We believe that every person has a legal right to claim asylum and to have their application considered in a fair and transparent manner, in accordance with the 1951 Convention relating to the status of refugees. Our work involves services and support to people seeking international protection and refugees. We provide information and early legal advice. We also provide integration supports around housing, education, employment, youth work and resettlement. Through our services we identify trends and issues that require change and advocacy
Overview of the role
We are seeking a talented, enthusiastic and motivated Employment Officer to join our Employment Team. The person will lead an innovative and exciting new project aiming to address the barriers to employment that are experienced by people who are international protection applicants or have refugee status in Ireland, specifically aiming to support people who are seeking to apply for permission to work and who are at beginning of their careers here in Ireland.