Philanthropy and Church Engagement Manager

Philanthropy and Church Engagement Manager - Fixed Term Contract
World Vision Ireland (WVIRE) is looking for a Philanthropy and Church Engagement Manager who will develop warm and fruitful relationships with Major Donors and key church network leaders in Dublin and Nationally. This is a brand-new role and there is plenty of scope to develop this role and make it your own. The successful candidate will implement the Major Donor (MD) and Church engagement strategies by working closely with MDs, church leaders and networks to communicate our vision. The Major Donor Program will rest on engaging with those donors who have the passion and vision to be part of World Vision’s bigger projects that impact the world’s most vulnerable children, families and communities. The Church Engagement programme is based on inviting the partner church congregations to support, pray for and sponsor our work through Child Sponsorship and the World Vision Chosen programme, Emergency and Christmas Appeals, and other ad hoc campaigns and activities. This role is highly relational and requires the successful candidate to approach our already established and warm relationships as well as develop new relationships. The main outcomes of this dynamic role are to develop relationships with individuals and churches, build the World Vision presence and brand recognition, present Chosen, build Child Sponsorship in churches and offer a more meaningful engagement and support for World Vision’s bigger projects.
ResponsibilitiesImplement Major Donor and Church Engagement strategies Develop meaningful, personable and strong relationships with WVIRE MDs who have supported us for a long time, those who support four or more children as Sponsors, and those who have been wealth screened Establish regular and personable communication and build support for various appeals throughout the year and other ad hoc campaigns and activities Develop relationships with the warm portfolio of Church Partnerships who are familiar with WVIRE work and may already be supporters. In addition, identify and develop a portfolio of new relationships with churches and parishioners Actively engage Church leaders to develop Church PartnershipsDeliver presentations to congregations on the work of World Vision and invite people to participate in Child Sponsorship and other fundraising programmesGrow WVIRE’s presence and brand recognition in churchesAchieve financial and non-financial targets on time and within budget following established KPIs
Other responsibilitiesLeadership role within the department and organisation Management of third-party suppliers as required Participate in internal meetings and communications Represent World Vision at events and meetings, as required Perform other duties and tasks, as required in non-routine circumstancesWork closely and in collaboration with all departments and provide relevant support as requiredKeep up to date on sector developments in line with the responsibilities of the roleThe candidate must be flexible to the changing needs of the role
Key requirements and essential skills Min 2 years-experience working in the not-for-profit or church sectorExperience in implementing a strategic vision and developing a pipeline for fundraising key programsStrong business acumen and growth mindset Strong written and verbal communication skillsExcellent active listening skills Fluency in verbal and written English is essentialExcellent networking skillsExcellent interpersonal skills Third level education in relevant fieldBusiness development and relationship management experienceDemonstrated ability in key stakeholder engagementFull driving license and access to your own car Fluency in verbal and written English is essential
Contract DetailsJob Title: Philanthropy and Church Engagement ManagerReporting To: Director of Fundraising and CommunicationsSalary: €45,000 Job Location: Rathmines, Dublin 6, with the option to work 3 days remote. Regular travel within the greater Dublin area and across Ireland is requiredContract Type: One Year Fixed-Term contractWorking hours: 36.5 hours Monday to Friday with flexibility for FT or PTBenefits: 4% employer pension contribution*. VHI healthcare*. Generous Holiday Allowance. Parking on site. *Employee will be entitled to the Pension & Healthcare entitlements, following a successful completion of 6 months’ probation period. The pension rises to 8% after two years. Please apply with CV & cover note to ire-jobs@worldvision.ie Closing date: 21st February 2025Interviews are scheduled to take place on the following dates: first round Monday 3rd March 2025 and second round Friday 7th March 2025. Applicants must be authorised to work lawfully within the EU. We will not sponsor applicants for work visas. At all times when you are at work, we expect you to practice World Visions values.The above job description only serves as a guide for the position available. This is not meant to be exhaustive but describes the essence of the role and responsibilities. World Vision Ireland reserves the right to change this in accordance with the needs of the organisation. World Vision Ireland is an equal opportunities employer. Safeguarding Safeguarding children and vulnerable adults is foundational to all of World Vision Ireland’s activities and programmes. Central to everything we do is our commitment to first do no harm to children or adult beneficiaries, to respect the rights of all beneficiaries, and to uphold the best interests of children as a primary consideration in all actions and decisions.
World Vision has specific policies on this commitment which outline the expected behaviour and the responsibility of all staff, consultants, and other affiliates. Any candidate offered a position with World Vision Ireland will be required to sign and abide by the organisation’s Child & Adult Safeguarding Policy and Behaviour Protocols. All successful candidates will be subject to detailed reference checks and some roles may require police background checks.