Regional Fundraising Lead - Community Engagement & Events

Focus Ireland; Dublin; On-site; EUR 38,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

Focus Ireland is seeking a National Community Fundraising Officer to drive the Leinster region fundraising plan from Dublin. You will engage communities, build relationships with volunteers and supporters, and raise awareness of Focus Ireland's work.

You will collaborate with campaigns, manage events such as Shine a Light and other national fundraisers, work with communications on local media, and ensure compliance with charity standards while growing regional income.

Qualifications

• Third-level qualification in fundraising, marketing, communications, multimedia, or a related discipline.
• Proven ability to build and maintain community relationships.
• Demonstrated success in meeting income generation targets.

Responsibilities

• Fundraising Community Engagement: Increase income from third-party events, individual fundraisers, and community groups by building strong relationships, supporting volunteer fundraisers, and encouraging long-term engagement with Focus Ireland.
• Campaign Development: Collaborate with the Campaigns Team to deliver regional fundraising campaigns and recruit participants for key national events such as Shine a Light, The Big Busk, and On the Move.
• Promotion Engagement: Promote Focus Ireland’s work through national fundraising initiatives, locally organised events, and other community-based fundraising activities.
• Media Communications: Work closely with the Communications Team to maximise local media coverage and raise awareness of Focus Ireland’s campaigns and services.
• Creative Materials: Develop and deliver fundraising materials in line with brand guidelines, while coordinating effectively with external suppliers.
• Community Relationships: Build and maintain relationships with community groups, associations, festivals, local chambers, and businesses to support fundraising targets and increase awareness.
• Volunteer Management: Recruit, coordinate, and support volunteer committees to deliver local fundraising activities and strengthen community engagement throughout the year.

Skills

Community relationships

Education

Third-level qualification in fundraising, marketing, communications, multimedia, or related discipline

Job description

Focus Ireland is seeking a National Community Fundraising Officer to drive the Leinster region fundraising plan from Dublin. You will engage communities, build relationships with volunteers and supporters, and raise awareness of Focus Ireland's work.

You will collaborate with campaigns, manage events such as Shine a Light and other national fundraisers, work with communications on local media, and ensure compliance with charity standards while growing regional income.