Grantmaking & Philanthropy Executive

Irish Youth Foundation; Dublin; Hybrid; EUR 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work arrangement

25 days annual leave + Christmas close

My Future Fund

Bike to Work scheme

Professional development

Job summary

The Irish Youth Foundation is seeking a proactive Grantmaking & Philanthropy Executive to join our growing team in Dublin. Working with the Grants Manager, you’ll manage grant processes, support funded organisations and help gather impact stories and reporting on results.

You’ll also work with the Development Manager on donor stewardship, fundraising proposals and research. The role offers hybrid working, with three days in our Dublin 2 office, and a focus on turning funding into opportunities

Qualifications

• You’re organised, detail-oriented and comfortable working with data, systems and deadlines.
• You enjoy building relationships, solving problems and getting things done.
• Experience in grantmaking or philanthropy is welcome, but your attitude, initiative and willingness to learn matter too.

Job description

Help turn funding into opportunity for children and young people across Ireland.

The Irish Youth Foundation (IYF) is looking for a proactive, organised and curious

Grantmaking & Philanthropy Executive to join our growing team.

Grantmaking is at the heart of this role. Working closely with our Grants Manager, you’ll

help ensure that funding reaches organisations making a difference in young people’s

lives. From managing grant processes and supporting funded organisations to gathering

impact stories and reporting on results, you’ll help us understand what our funding

achieves.

You’ll also work closely with our Development Manager to support philanthropic

research, donor stewardship, fundraising proposals and reporting. It’s a varied

opportunity to develop your skills across grantmaking and philanthropy while

contributing to a mission that matters.

What we’re looking for

You’re organised, detail-oriented and comfortable working with data, systems and

deadlines. You enjoy building relationships, solving problems and getting things done.

Experience in grantmaking or philanthropy is welcome, but your attitude, initiative and

willingness to learn matter too.

What we offer

• Working arrangements: Hybrid, three days in our Dublin 2 office
• Annual leave: 25 days, plus a two-week Christmas closure
• Benefits: My Future Fund, Bike to Work scheme and professional development

You’ll report to the Chief Executive Officer and join a collaborative team where your

work will help strengthen the organisations supporting children and young people

experiencing poverty and marginalisation.