Fighting Blindness Fundraising Executive

Salary: €40,000

Hours: Full Time

Starting date: March / April 2023

Holidays: 24 days

Fighting Blindness seeks to employ an experienced, motivated and strategic Fundraising Executive to join their busy team. This is a great opportunity to bring fresh ideas, work on campaigns and make a difference. The fundraising executive will drive new and existing initiatives, for Fighting Blindness in Ireland with a particular focus on events, community and general fundraising.

The post holder will have a clear knowledge and understanding of the Irish fundraising sector.

They should have a clear vision and outstanding communication skills to share that vision.

Solid commercial acumen, financial and budgeting expertise and a flair for innovation is essential.

 Skills and Experience

• Educated to 3^rd level qualification, desirable
• 3 years experience in a similar role
• Experience of donor acquisition and development
• Experience of using admin systems and CRM databases (Raisers Edge)
• Strong project management and planning skills
• Strong understanding of finances and budgets

Main Duties and Responsibilities:

·      Work / develop campaigns including events, community, database and online support

·      Support around logistics of donor care and stewardship.

·      Responsible for Trusts, Foundations applications and monitoring income streams/targets.

·      Develop Corporate Fundraising relationships

·      Ensure compliance with all relevant legislation. 

·      Coordinate development proposals for the wider organisation.

·      Initiate and attend meetings with donors and prospective donors.

 Suitable candidates will possess the following experience and professional characteristics:

·       Creative thinker who is interested in exploring new opportunities for fundraising.

·       A high level of experience in using the Microsoft Office suite and database software (

·       High level of administrative and organisational skills, including ability to manage competing priorities and work to deadlines. Accuracy and attention to detail essential.

·       Highly developed interpersonal and communication skills

·       Ability to build rapport and collaborative working relationships with all stakeholders;

·       Experience of dealing with sensitive information in a professional manner, with adherence to data protection legislation.

·       Knowledge of the charity sector with respect and empathy for the work of the organisation and the people it serves.

Position based in Fighting Blindness office, 7 Ely Place, Dublin 2.

Interested candidates should submit a copy of their CV and cover letter to Anna Moran, Fighting Blindness, anna.moran@fightingblindness.ie by Monday February 20^th 2023. Fighting Blindness is an equal opportunities employer.