Donor Growth & Campaign Lead (Remote)

Merchants Quay Ireland; Dublin; Hybrid; EUR 49,000 - 59,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sick Pay Scheme (post-probation)

26 days Annual Leave

Defined Contribution Pension Scheme

Death In Service Benefit

Learning and Development Programme

Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)

Health Wellness Programme

Educational Assistance

Job summary

Merchants Quay Ireland is seeking an experienced Fundraising Coordinator to join our Fundraising Communications team. You will implement donor development strategies, manage integrated campaigns and work closely with the Deputy Head of Fundraising to grow support for people affected by homelessness and addiction.

The role focuses on Direct Mail, Digital and Regular Giving campaigns, with emphasis on data-driven decision making, campaign analysis, and collaboration with internal teams to maximise

Qualifications

• Experience of managing direct mail campaigns
• Strong planning and project management skills
• Analytical skills with budget management experience
• Fundraising copywriting and donor communications experience
• Excellent relationship management and written/verbal skills
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines
• Knowledge of GDPR regulations

Responsibilities

• Deliver integrated fundraising campaigns across channels (Direct Mail, Digital, Email, Telemarketing) to meet KPIs.
• Work with a team of 4 across Individual Giving campaigns and manage 2–3 campaigns in first 6 months.
• Improve donor life cycle retention, reactivation and upgrading of donors.
• Lead Regular Giving campaigns and the annual CHY tax campaign.
• Develop digital communications with the Digital Marketing Officer to drive conversions.
• Utilise donor data to increase income and inform future fundraising initiatives.
• Support strategic planning and annual income/expenditure budgeting.
• Collaborate with Major Giving, Donor Care and Services teams for unified messaging.
• Oversee external suppliers and agencies; provide cover for Deputy Head when needed.

Skills

Direct mail campaigns

Project management

Budget management

Fundraising copywriting

Donor communication

GDPR compliance

Deadline pressure handling

Education

Third Level qualification in marketing or related discipline

Job description

Merchants Quay Ireland is seeking an experienced Fundraising Coordinator to join our Fundraising Communications team. You will implement donor development strategies, manage integrated campaigns and work closely with the Deputy Head of Fundraising to grow support for people affected by homelessness and addiction.

The role focuses on Direct Mail, Digital and Regular Giving campaigns, with emphasis on data-driven decision making, campaign analysis, and collaboration with internal teams to maximise