Community Fundraising Executive, National

Description

Community Fundraising Executive, Fundraising, National Location: Cork/ Limerick - Hybrid Contract: Full Time, Permanent The primary objective of the role is to support the achievement of Community Fundraising targets in the Munster region. What you will do: Fundraising Campaign Delivery • Contribute to and support delivery of the National Fundraising Initiatives annual plan to achieve income targets within budget, including coordination and implementation of campaigns. • Create and design engaging content for website, social media, and supporter recruitment materials, while providing administration and donor support. • Ensure all activities comply with legislation and best practice, participate in team culture, training, and maintain awareness of health, safety, and delegated responsibilities. Supporter Care • Manage supporter queries (phone, email, web) professionally, ensuring a positive and caring experience. • Maintain accurate, timely, GDPR-compliant CRM data entry while monitoring fundraising progress and supporting fundraisers to reach targets. Network Development and Support • Recruit and manage volunteers and build relationships with community groups, associations, and third-level institutions to drive regional fundraising. • Deliver school talks, maintain strong school partnerships, and collaborate internally to keep resources current and maximise opportunities. Marketing Administration • Support digital fundraising, coordinate materials and stock, liaise with suppliers, and ensure timely delivery and payment processing. • Work with Digital Marketing on campaigns, maintain website accuracy, manage supporter communications (including newsletters), and support recruitment data processes. • Oversee end-to-end administrative support to ensure smooth execution of marketing and fundraising activities. Teamwork • Collaborate across the fundraising team and wider organisation to maximise income, support national initiatives, and build long-term supporter relationships. • Contribute ideas, attend meetings, maintain clear communication and reporting, and undertake additional duties as required by management. What you will need: • 3rd level qualification in fundraising, marketing, communications, business or a relevant discipline. • Minimum of 1-2 years' experience working in fundraising, marketing, events or a relevant field. • Proven ability to communicate effectively with a wide range of people, and to engage and motivate supporters and volunteers. • Strong written communication skills; experience writing for different audiences is an advantage. • Excellent prioritisation and organisational skills, with the ability to meet deadlines, work under pressure and multitask in a busy team environment. • IT skills, ideally with CRM experience. • Working knowledge of social media platforms (Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, TikTok). • Willing and able to work outside normal office hours to support fundraising activities as required. • Full clean driving license and access to a car (due to regional travel across Munster). Focus Ireland is an equal opportunities employer #FI3