Philanthropy Executive, Fundraising, Dublin

Focus Ireland; Dublin; On-site; EUR 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Focus Ireland is seeking a proactive fundraising professional to join the Philanthropy Team in Dublin. You will help achieve annual targets across Trusts, Major Giving, Legacy and more, building donor relationships and coordinating research, events, and proposals.

You will manage donor communications, maintain data integrity in the CRM, and collaborate across teams to maximise fundraising opportunities while representing Focus Ireland at events and meetings.

Qualifications

• Relevant 3rd level qualification or equivalent transferable experience.
• Excellent written, verbal and presentation skills.
• Highly organised with initiative, flexibility and creativity.
• Proven ability to work to targets and tight deadlines.
• Strong prospect research and pipeline development skills.
• Strong project, event and budget management skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Energetic person who shows collaborative approach to teamwork.
• Strong relationship management and donor stewardship skills, with excellent attention to detail and accuracy.

Responsibilities

• Support the Philanthropy Team to achieve its annual fundraising targets.
• Conduct donor research and prospect analysis to identify donors.
• Contact prospective donors to schedule meetings with Philanthropy Team members.
• Administer donor relationships and ensure high donor experience and stewardship.
• Prepare funding proposals, impact reports, and donor communications.
• Assist with in-person donor events and activities.
• Maintain accurate donor income and engagement data in databases.
• Analyse fundraising pipeline and performance to inform future activities.
• Build cross‑organisational relationships to gather data and case studies.

Skills

Target-driven

Excellent communication

Highly organised

Results oriented

Prospect research

Pipeline development

Project management

Event management

Budget management

Relationship management

Attention to detail

Education

3rd level qualification

Job description

Contract: Full Time, Permanent The purpose of this role it to support the Philanthropy Team in achieving its annual fundraising target. This role works closely with other members of the team to acquire new donors and stewards successful relationships across multiple fundraising areas such as Trusts Foundations, Major Giving, Legacy Giving and more.

Location: Dublin Contract: Full Time, Permanent The purpose of this role it to support the Philanthropy Team in achieving its annual fundraising target. This role works closely with other members of the team to acquire new donors and stewards successful relationships across multiple fundraising areas such as Trusts Foundations, Major Giving, Legacy Giving and more.

What You Will Do

• Support the team to achieve ambitious annual income targets as a key member of the Philanthropy team (€3.75m in 2026).
• Conduct donor research and prospect analysis to create an informed view of current and potential donors.
• Contact prospective donors to schedule meetings with members of the Philanthropy Team.
• Carefully administer relationships with your assigned donors to ensure a high level of donor experience and supporter care.
• Administer timely donor acknowledgements and thank you communications.
• Draft and prepare compelling funding proposals, impact reports, meeting briefings, meeting scripts, personalised donor communications and grant applications.
• Collaborate in the organising, implementation and follow up of in-person donor events, such as Focus Irelands Women’s Philanthropy Circle events.
• Ensure information systems and databases are maintained and kept up to date, including accurate recording of donor income, stewardship activity and engagement.
• Analyse pipeline, portfolio and fundraising performance, using insights to inform future activity and maximise opportunities.
• Build strong relationships across the organisation to gather data, case studies and service insights to support fundraising activities.
• Drive informed decision-making through effective database analysis and reporting.
• Act as an ambassador for Focus Ireland, representing the organisation at meetings, events and networking opportunities.

What You Will Need

• Relevant 3rd level qualification or equivalent transferable experience or skills.
• Excellent written, verbal and presentation skills.
• Highly organised with a high degree of initiative, flexibility and creativity.
• Proven ability to work to targets and tight deadlines.
• Strong prospect research and pipeline development skills.
• Strong project, event and budget management skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Energetic person who shows collaborative approach to teamwork.
• Strong relationship management and donor stewardship skills, with excellent attention to detail and accuracy.

Focus Ireland is an equal opportunities employer. #FI3