Community Fundraising Executive, National

Focus Ireland; Limerick, Cork; Hybrid; EUR 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Uniting Holding is seeking a Community Fundraising Executive in Limerick. This full-time, permanent role focuses on supporting community fundraising targets in the Munster region.

You will be responsible for campaign delivery, managing supporter interactions, and recruiting volunteers. The ideal candidate will have a relevant qualification and experience in fundraising or marketing, along with strong communication skills. A driving license is required for regional travel.

Qualifications

• 3rd level qualification in fundraising, marketing, communications, or business.
• 1-2 years of experience in fundraising, marketing, or events.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Support fundraising campaigns and initiatives to achieve targets.
• Manage supporter queries and maintain GDPR-compliant CRM data.
• Recruit and manage volunteers to enhance regional fundraising.

Skills

Effective communication

Fundraising experience

CRM experience

Social media knowledge

Organizational skills

Education

3rd level qualification in a relevant discipline

Job 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