Head of Fundraising

Contract: Full time – Permanent

Location: Olympic House, Dublin 8

Working Hours: 35 Hours per week 5 over 5 days.

Salary: DOE

This is an exceptional opportunity for a dynamic, ambitious fundraising leader who is as energised by securing transformational income as they are by building and inspiring high-performing teams. In this hands-on role, you will shape and deliver a bold, multi-year fundraising strategy, unlocking new and diverse income streams while leading a passionate team across individual giving, community fundraising, corporate and Trusts and Foundation partnerships.

Working at the heart of the organisation alongside the Head of Finance, Legal & Governance senior leadership team, and trustees, you will play a pivotal role in driving sustainable growth and amplifying our impact—leaving a lasting legacy through the relationships you build and the vision you deliver.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development and execution of a multi-year fundraising strategy, driving income growth from €2.5m to €5m over 3–4 years in line with the organisation's strategic ambitions.


• Serve as a senior leader within the organisation, contributing to strategic planning, organisational decision-making, and cross-functional leadership as a key member of the 


• Personally cultivate and secure transformational gifts and high-value corporate partnerships, acting as a credible and compelling ambassador for ALONE at the highest level.


• Build, lead, and inspire a high-performing fundraising team — setting clear objectives, fostering accountability, and creating a culture of excellence, innovation, and continuous development.


• Oversee and grow diversified income streams across major donors, individual, community, legacy, and strategic corporate partnerships, ensuring long-term sustainability.


• Work in close partnership with the all stakeholders to maximise fundraising opportunities and strengthen organisational governance around income generation.


• Provide strategic financial oversight across the fundraising function, including budget management, forecasting, and regular reporting of KPIs and income performance to senior leadership.


• Champion ALONE’s mission and values externally, building its profile, influence, and reputation with donors, partners, and the wider fundraising community.


• Work closely with the Communications team to ensure consistent messaging and leverage wider communications to drive fundraising efforts.


• Additional duties as assigned

Essential skills & experience

• Significant experience in a senior fundraising role within the NGO or charity sector is an advantage.


• Proven track record of managing and growing fundraising income across all aspects of fundraising.


• Demonstrated success across individual giving, community fundraising, and corporate partnerships.


• Strong people leadership skills with experience building and motivating high-performing teams.


• Proven strategic thinker with a strong track record of translating vision into clear, actionable operational plans and measurable outcomes, ensuring delivery of impact. Demonstrates a consistent commitment to high standards of compliance and robust governance, with these principles embedded at the core of all activities and decision-making


• Excellent interpersonal, communication, and relationship-building skills, with the ability to engage and influence a wide range of internal and external stakeholders.


• Strong reporting and storytelling skills, effectively communicating impact to donors and funders, both in demonstrating the use of funds and in supporting new funding opportunities.


• A collaborative team player who fosters strong internal and external relationships.


• Problem-solver, using innovation to improve service delivery and support independent older person and the people we serve.


• Strong time management and organisational skills to prioritise workload and meet KPIs.

Extra Benefits

• Salary DOE 


• 35 Hour week (core hours 9-5) –Full-time employees can enjoy a 35-hour working week.


• Annual Salary Reviews


• Pension Scheme: Auto enrolment upon commencement of employment then access our generous pension scheme after just 6 months service


• Income protection after 2 years service


• Long service awards for employees


• Mileage Policy in place for applicable roles


• Death in Service - after 6 months’ probation successfully completed.


• Travel Saver Schemes


• Sick Pay Scheme -after 6 months’ probation successfully completed.


• Bike to Work Scheme


• HSF Partnership


• Comprehensive Training & Development


• Bespoke Induction Programmes


• Progression Opportunities


• Further Education Opportunities


• Employee Assistance Programme - ALONE provides a 24-hour support programme for all our Employees
  
  
  
  • GP telephone Advice
  
  
  • Virtual Doctor
  
  
  • Private Prescription Service
  
  
  • 6 structured Counselling/ Emotional Wellbeing Service
  
  
  • Legal Helpline
  
  
  
  

The closing date for applications is Monday, May4th. 

ALONE is an equal opportunities employer

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