Fundraising Officer

Pieta House; Ireland; Hybrid; EUR 38,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Pieta House is seeking a motivated Fundraising Officer to grow impact through county-wide connections and innovative fundraising approaches. Hybrid role based 2/3 days at Pieta centres; full-time, Mon-Fri 9am-5pm.

A full clean driving licence and willingness to travel within the region are required. You will drive income via peer-to-peer fundraising, manage national campaigns, and expand the supporter base through schools, clubs, and local partners.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years’ experience in fundraising within a non-profit sector.
• Proven success in meeting or exceeding fundraising targets through peer-to-peer fundraising, events or community-led initiatives.
• Strong relationship management across volunteers, donors, schools, committees and local influencers.
• Excellent verbal and written communication, including public speaking and donor communications.
• Comfortable using digital tools to promote local campaigns (social media, Canva, iDonate, JustGiving).
• Experience using CRM systems (ideally Salesforce) with strong data accuracy and supporter tracking.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel for income tracking and basic analysis; can reconcile data across platforms (iDonate, JustGiving, Enthuse, Stripe).
• Analytical and detail-oriented with ability to drive improvements.
• Self-motivated and target-driven; able to work independently and as part of a national team.
• Flexible and responsive to changing priorities; availability for evenings/weekends.
• Full clean driving licence and willingness to travel within region.

Responsibilities

• Drive income by planning, delivering, and supporting high-performing peer-to-peer fundraising initiatives and Pieta-led campaigns.
• Deliver national fundraising campaigns by managing volunteer committees and venue logistics, health and safety, and promotion.
• Grow Pieta's supporter base by engaging with schools, clubs, local businesses, and community groups.
• Provide leadership to volunteer committees and peer-to-peer fundraisers; ensure they are equipped, recognised, and motivated.
• Deliver engagement through a hybrid model with fundraising clinics for expert donor advice.
• Implement tailored donor journeys to increase lifetime value and deepen community connection.
• Monitor performance and ROI using Salesforce and other tools; provide data-led reports.
• Support budgeting and forecasting with financial insights for national income planning.
• Champion innovation in local fundraising and events; test new approaches to increase reach.

Skills

Fundraising strategy

Relationship management

Public speaking

CRM experience

Data analysis

Tools

Salesforce

Asana

Excel

Canva

iDonate

JustGiving

Enthuse

Stripe

Job description

We’re looking for a motivated and strategic Fundraising Officer to help us grow our impact. In this role, you’ll focus on building county-wide connections and delivering innovative fundraising approaches that make a real difference.

Note: A car and full, clean driver’s license is required for this role.

Location: Hybrid - Requirement to be Pieta centre based 2/3 days per week

Position Type: Permanent Monday - Friday 9am-5pm Location: Hybrid Role 2/3 days onsite location TBC depending on candidate location Hours: Full-time permanent contract, Monday – Friday, 9am–5pm Full clean driving licence and willingness to travel regularly within your region

Role & Responsibilities:

The Role:

We’re looking for a motivated and strategic Fundraising Officer's to help us grow our impact. In this role, you’ll focus on building county-wide connections and delivering innovative fundraising approaches that make a real difference.

Instead of managing every detail on the ground, you’ll use smart tools and strategies—like regional fundraising plans, digital drop-in clinics and ready-to-use toolkits—to empower and support our amazing supporters. By making the most of technology, you’ll reduce repetitive tasks and free up time to focus on what matters most: growth, performance and innovation.

If you’re passionate about raising more, reaching further, and finding smarter ways to make a difference, we’d love to hear from you.

Key Responsibilities:

Drive income by planning, delivering, and supporting high-performing peer-to-peer fundraising initiatives and Pieta-led campaigns, ensuring achievement of income targets and KPIs.

Deliver national fundraising campaigns (e.g. Darkness Into Light and others) by managing and supporting volunteer committees across venue logistics, health and safety, compliance, volunteer mobilisation, and local promotion.

Grow Pietas supporter base by engaging with schools, GAA clubs, local businesses, and community groups to expand both income and participation in events and campaigns.

Provide leadership and structured support to volunteer committees and local peer-to-peer fundraisers, ensuring they are equipped, recognised, stewarded, and motivated to deliver successful events in line with Pieta’s values.

Deliver excellent volunteer and peer-to-peer engagement through a hybrid model, combining in-person support with scheduled fundraising clinics to provide consistent, scalable access to expert advice.

Implement tailored supporter journeys based on participation type, ensuring donor-centred experiences that increase lifetime value and deepen community connection.

Monitoring, Reporting & Planning:

Monitor performance and ROI using Salesforce and other tools; analyse trends and provide reports to support data-led planning and improvement.

Support regional budgeting and forecasting, contributing financial insights and updates to national income planning.

Champion innovation in local, peer-to-peer, and events fundraising, testing new approaches to increase reach, retention, and supporter satisfaction.

Operations & Compliance:

Undertake essential administration for peer-to-peer and events-based fundraising activities, ensuring tasks are prioritised and delivered efficiently alongside other responsibilities.

Maintain, update, and proactively manage the CRM system (Salesforce), ensuring clean, accurate, and timely data entry for all supporter interactions, income, and campaign activity.

Use Pieta’s fundraising project management system (Asana) to plan, track, and deliver tasks, manage deadlines, and collaborate effectively across teams in line with departmental processes.

Ensure all activities comply with GDPR, financial policies, and organisational procedures.

Carry out any other reasonable duties as requested by your manager.

Essential Education, Skills and Experience:

Education, Skills and Experience Required:

3–5 years’ experience in fundraising within a non-profit sector

Proven success in meeting or exceeding fundraising targets through peer-to-peer fundraising, events or community-led initiatives

Strong relationship management skills across diverse audiences including volunteers, donors, schools, committees, and local influencers

Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including confidence in public speaking and donor communications.

Comfortable using digital tools to promote local campaigns including social media, canva, and platforms like iDonate or JustGiving

Experience using CRM systems (ideally Salesforce) with strong data accuracy and supporter tracking

Proficient in Microsoft Excel (including working with formulas, v look ups etc) for income tracking, basic analysis as it pertains to your area, and reporting, with the ability to reconcile data across platforms such as iDonate, JustGiving, Enthuse, and Stripe.

Analytical and detail-oriented, with the ability to evaluate performance and drive improvements

Self-motivated and target-driven, with the ability to work independently and as part of a national team

Flexible and responsive to changing priorities, including availability to work evenings/weekends during peak activity periods

Full clean driving licence and willingness to travel regularly within your region

Pieta is an equal opportunities employer, meaning we do not discriminate based on age, race, colour, religion, ethnicity, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, or physical/mental disability. We are committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace for all. We offer additional support to those with additional requirements. Please let us know if you require support ahead of your interview.

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