Brighter Communities Worldwide are offering an exciting opportunity for an experienced fundraiser to join our team in Ireland on a permanent contract.

Brighter Communities Worldwide are locally led with people and communities at our core. Over two decades we have built relationships and trust, standing with communities in Kericho County, Kenya through difficult times and times of celebration. We are committed to a more sustainable future, and through the next five years and beyond, we will build the capacity, capability and strength of the organisation.

Our goal is for the communities with whom we work to reach their full potential, resulting in a healthier, empowered, resilient and more equitable society.

The position of Fundraiser is a key component to a more sustainable future. The role is to develop and implement our fundraising plan to meet or exceed an annual income target. You will be joining a dedicated team driven by our values of integrity, passion and togetherness with a shared vision of a world where strong, healthy communities can thrive, building sustainable livelihoods and brighter futures.        

Location: Based at out office in Cobh, Co.Cork with option for hybrid in 2026 with 2 days remote and 3 days from office.

Hours: Monday to Friday – weekend work may be necessary on occasion.

Reporting to: Operations Manager

Role Purpose: We are seeking an experienced, dynamic and values-driven Fundraiser to lead and grow our fundraising function. This role is responsible for creating and implementing a comprehensive plan to achieve our annual fundraising income target through a variety of streams. The ideal candidate is not only a skilled fundraiser, but also a compelling storyteller, a strong team leader, and a relationship-builder who embodies empathy and participation in everything they do.

Key Responsibilities:

Strategic Fundraising Planning

Income Generation & Management

Relationship Building & Stakeholder Engagement

Team Leadership & Collaboration.

Data, CRM & Research

Communications & Marketing

Events & Campaigns

Key Attributes & Skills:

·       Strategic mind-set with the ability to translate vision into action

·       Values-driven and motivated by purpose and community impact

·       Compelling story teller who can communicate our impact with passion and authenticity

·       Ability to write engaging copy for emails, social media, website and printed materials.

·       Excellent relationship builder with proven stakeholder engagement skills

·       Team leadership skills with the ability to inspire and coordinate others

·       Proficiency in CRM systems and data-led decision-making

·       Confident with handling budgets and finances

·       Analytical thinking with the ability to interpret trends and data

·       Event planning experience from concept to execution

·       Familiarity with the role marketing plays in fundraising to build awareness, drive donations and communicate the impact of our work.

·       Creative, innovative and solutions-focused

Desirable Experience:

Working knowledge of the Irish non-profit fundraising landscape, related governance, for example CRA Guidelines for Charitable Organisations on Fundraising from the Public and the CHY tax scheme.

Experience managing external service providers and volunteers.

Familiarity with GDPR and ethical fundraising standards and the Dochas Guide to Ethical Communications.

Join Us

This is an exciting opportunity to play a leading role in the growth of a vibrant, dynamic organisation with a unique approach to sustainable development. If you're someone who brings creativity, passion, purpose, and strategic thinking to your work — we'd love to hear from you