Job Purpose

A hands‑on role within GOAL's Fundraising team, reporting to the Community Fundraising & Events Manager. This position offers broad experience across marketing, supporter stewardship, event delivery, operations, and campaign production - ideal for someone eager to develop a strong, practical fundraising skill set.

The Executive will support the delivery and growth of GOAL's major fundraising campaigns: including the GOAL Mile, GOAL Ball, GOAL Golf Classic, Shamrocks4GOAL, and GOAL Jersey Day; while contributing to wider community and corporate income generation.

The successful candidate will be committed to GOAL's vision of a world where poverty no longer exists, vulnerable communities are resilient, and everyone has equal rights and opportunities.

Key Responsibilities

Supporter Stewardship & Relationship Management

• Deliver high‑quality stewardship for community supporters, including prompt thank‑you letters, acknowledgements/invoices, and impact updates.
• Build strong relationships with volunteers through proactive communication and in‑person engagement.
• Deliver presentations to schools and community groups.
• Maintain accurate supporter and financial data in Microsoft Dynamics, ensuring GDPR compliance.
• Securely count, log, and transfer in‑person cash donations to Finance.
• Manage fundraising/event inbox's and respond efficiently.

Event & Campaign Delivery

• Provide full logistical, administrative, communications and on‑site support across GOAL's flagship fundraising events.
• Uphold strong brand standards across all campaigns.
• Assist with digital/social marketing activity.
• Work with external suppliers (designers, editors, developers, donation platforms, couriers) to ensure smooth project delivery.
• Manage essential operational tasks, including:
• Sorting/receiving event stock for the storeroom
• Preparing Jersey Day postal packs (schools & corporates)
• Managing GOAL Mile beanies & T‑shirts
• Returning/tidying post‑campaign stock
• Preparing/franking letters and parcels (incl. TY letters)
• Posting large/overseas packages
• Organising courier shipments
• Coordinating Hackett's collections
• Managing storeroom key access and staff merchandise requests
• Storing/tracking GOAL Ball raffle prizes/vouchers

Research, Insight & New Business Support

• Conduct market and competitor research to guide fundraising strategy.
• Identify new fundraising ideas and trends to increase unrestricted income.
• Support development of new community engagement initiatives.

Requirements

Essential

• Minimum 1 years' experience supporting fundraising events or public‑facing campaigns.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Excellent organisational skills; detail‑oriented and able to manage multiple priorities.
• Comfortable managing essential administrative and operational tasks.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).
• Ability to travel across Ireland/Northern Ireland.
• Flexibility to work occasional evenings/weekends during peak periods.

Desirable

• Full clean driving licence and access to a car.

*GOAL offers staff flexible working with our hybrid model, we require our HQ employees to work 2 days per week from our office in Dun Laoghaire, Dublin**

We strongly encourage you to apply even if you do not meet every single requirement listed. At GOAL we welcome people of all abilities and want to ensure that our hiring and interview process meets the needs of all applicants. If you require a reasonable accommodation to make your application or interview experience a great one, please just contact our Recruitment Team at recruitment.hq@goal.ie 

GOAL commitment to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion:

GOAL is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to building an inclusive environment for all employees. We foster an inclusive culture where all voices are heard and valued, we are particularly eager to receive applications from women (and other underrepresented groups). We know that the more inclusive we are, the better our work will be. 

All employees share in the responsibility for fulfilling GOAL's commitment to equal employment opportunity and equal treatment. GOAL does not discriminate against any employee or volunteer; or any applicant for employment or volunteering on the basis of age, gender identity, ancestry, political opinion, civil status, medical condition, ethnic background, disability, race, religion, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws.

Accountability within GOAL

A commitment to GOAL values and GOAL's integrity framework is critical to working with GOAL. Any candidate offered a job with GOAL will be expected to adhere to the following key areas of accountability: 1) Comply with GOAL's policies and procedures with respect to safeguarding, code of conduct, health and safety, confidentiality, do no harm principles and unacceptable behaviour protocols; 2) Report any concerns about the welfare of a child or vulnerable adult or any wrongdoings within our programming area; 3) Report any concerns about inappropriate behaviour of a GOAL staff or partner.

Safeguarding

Children and vulnerable adults who come into contact with GOAL as a result of our activities must be safeguarded to the maximum possible extent from deliberate or inadvertent actions and failings that place them at risk of abuse, sexual exploitation, injury and any other harm. One of the ways that GOAL shows this on-going commitment to safeguarding is to include rigorous background and reference checks in the selection process for all candidates.

General Terms and Conditions

This Job Description only serves as a guide for the position available. GOAL reserves the right to change this document