Community Fundraising Executive, Fundraising, Dublin

Focus Ireland; Dublin; On-site; EUR 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Focus Ireland in Dublin is seeking a Community Fundraising Executive to support community fundraising targets across Munster, working in a dynamic team.

You will help deliver campaigns, create content for digital channels, manage supporter queries, and build relationships with schools and community groups. The role requires a relevant qualification and 1-2 years in fundraising or marketing, with CRM skills and willingness to travel.

Qualifications

• 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 supporters and volunteers.
• Strong written communication skills; ability to tailor messages for different audiences.
• Excellent prioritisation and organisational skills; meet deadlines under pressure.
• IT skills with CRM experience.
• Knowledge of social media platforms (Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, TikTok).
• Willing and able to work outside normal office hours; regional travel across Munster.
• Full clean driving license and access to a car.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to and support delivery of the annual plan to achieve income targets, including campaign coordination.
• Create and design engaging content for website, social media, and supporter materials; provide donor support.
• Ensure activities comply with legislation and best practice; participate in team culture and training.
• Manage supporter queries professionally and maintain GDPR-compliant CRM data entry.
• Recruit and manage volunteers; build relationships with community groups and schools.
• Deliver school talks; maximize opportunities through partnerships.
• Support digital fundraising; coordinate materials; liaise with suppliers and campaigns.
• Oversee administrative support for marketing and fundraising activities.
• Collaborate across the fundraising team and organisation; report on progress.

Skills

Communication skills

Organisational skills

CRM experience

Social media knowledge

Driving license

Education

Bachelors degree in fundraising, marketing, communications, business or related

Tools

CRM software

Job description

Community Fundraising Executive, Fundraising, Dublin

Location: Dublin

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

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