Grants & Impact Coordinator

We would like to invite applications for the following 39-hour, permanent contract role:

Grants & Impact Coordinator - Nationwide & Clontarf

IWA is committed to promoting, maintaining, and adding to our diverse and inclusive work environment.

Overall Purpose of Job

The purpose of this role is to grow and strengthen IWA's income from grants, foundations, and trusts by identifying and securing funding opportunities that align with organisational priorities and strategic objectives. Working within an established approval process, the successful candidate will collaborate with colleagues across other departments to gather information, develop compelling funding proposals, and submit high-quality grant applications.

A key aspect of the role is to ensure departments are accountable for the effective delivery of funded projects and for providing timely, high-quality reports to funders that clearly demonstrate outcomes, impact, and responsible stewardship of funds.

What will be achieved by this role?

• Increased restricted and unrestricted funding for IWA services.
• Improved impact reporting and an enhanced funder experience.
• Improved relationships with IWA services to identify potential projects for submission.
• Strengthened processes and governance.

Key Relationships

• Internal - Fundraising, IWA Community Centres, Advocacy, Communications, Operations, Finance, Procurement, Quality & Standards.
• External - Funders and partners.

Main Duties and Responsibilities

• Develop and secure funding from a diverse range of grant making bodies, foundations, and trusts to achieve agreed income targets and grow IWA's annual income.
• Support the development and delivery of a Grants and Foundations Strategy.
• Identify, research and maintain up-to-date records of existing and potential funders on IWA's CRM system.
• Identify and research priority projects for funding within IWA, seeking approvals as required.
• Liaise with cross departmental project teams to collate and submit timely applications.
• Develop compelling case for support documents and prepare high quality funding applications and proposals for submission.
• Working with various departments, including Finance and Procurement, agree contracts and grant agreements with funders.
• Ensure that all impact reporting is completed according to funder requirements and deadlines.
• Support other departments with grant and impact management, providing training, guidance and resources to strengthen internal capacity.
• Support the wider organisation by answering queries on ad hoc grant opportunities, reporting requests, etc.
• Produce both internal and external impact reports, demonstrating the value of grant funding on IWA service delivery.
• Work to retain and increase the lifetime value of IWA funders through strong communication and impact reporting, demonstrating the importance of their continued support in changing lives.
• Keep up to date with trends and emerging opportunities in philanthropy and grant funding.
• Establish strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders, including department heads.
• Support the administration of successful grant applications, ensuring compliance with funding agreements.
• Undertake any other reasonable responsibilities as requested by the Head of Fundraising or the Director of Strategic Partnerships, Advocacy and Fundraising.

Person Specification Training, Experience and Qualifications

• Educated to degree level and/or 2 years' experience in a relevant field. For example, fundraising, philanthropy, business development, etc.
• One year's experience in a comparable role.
• Ability to build high level relationships with a diverse range of internal and external stakeholders.
• Excellent and engaging written and oral communication skills, including an ability to persuade and negotiate effectively.
• Project management experience with excellent planning and organisational skills and a proven ability to multitask and prioritise time and resources.
• Ability to work under pressure and maintain meticulous attention to detail and accuracy.
• Excellent numeracy skills.
• Experience in the nonprofit sector, with knowledge of governance and compliance, is desirable.
• Excellent interpersonal skills with an ability to build relationships with colleagues and funders.
• Proficiency in MS Office is required, and experience using a CRM system/database is desirable.
• Proven ability to work independently within a team environment.
• Fluency in written and spoken English.
• Maintain confidentiality, always act professionally and in the best interests of IWA and in accordance with our mission, vision and values.

Competencies

• Collaborative, enthusiastic and positive attitude; flexible and adaptable.
• Takes initiative with a high level of attention to detail.
• Excellent communicator with a warm, friendly approach.
• Strong organisational skills, with the ability to manage multiple projects and competing priorities at once.
• Organised and process driven.

Remuneration & Benefits

• Salary (CO4) ranges from €33,992.56 - €51,930.56.
• Excellent working conditions.
• Training & development opportunities.
• 25 days of annual leave.
• Access to Defined Contribution Pension scheme and group VHI & HSF Health Cash Plans.
• Employee Assistance Service.
• Bike to Work Scheme.