Senior Fundraising Manager - Partnerships and Events
We are seeking an experienced fundraising professional to lead our public fundraising team in Ireland on a 12-month maternity cover contract.
About Us: GOAL has been responding to humanitarian crises since its founding in 1977, working with vulnerable communities in 14 countries worldwide with a dedicated team of 3,000 personnel.
About the Role:
The Senior Fundraising Manager (Partnerships and Events) will oversee the delivery of GOAL's Corporate, Community, and Events income streams. This includes project management of major fundraising events such as GOAL Mile and Jersey Day, and the stewardship of key corporate supporters and relationships.
The successful candidate will lead on identifying, engaging, and recruiting new supporters to generate sustainable income and grow GOAL's network of volunteers and donors around Ireland and beyond.
Key Responsibilities:
* Achieve ambitious income targets through strategic management of GOAL fundraising events.
* Develop and evolve GOAL's Fundraising Event portfolio to achieve a balanced mix of established and growing events that meet the needs of and maximise income from our target audiences.
* Drive the integration of digital into GOAL's Fundraising Events to maximise income, grow participation, and build lasting relationships with supporters.
* Provide leadership and direction to the Community Fundraising team: establishing strategies to engage, recruit, and retain new fundraisers across different events and campaigns.
CORPORATE PARTNERSHIPS AND FUNDRAISING:
* Develop and deliver GOAL's Corporate Partnerships programme to achieve ambitious income targets.
* Provide leadership and direction to the Corporate Fundraising team, with a focus on securing new major partnerships that deliver significant financial and non-financial support to GOAL.
* Work closely with GOAL's Corporate Partners, developing relationships with key staff, building trust, ensuring appropriate stewardship, maximising income, and retaining partners for multiple years.
* Develop and establish a commercially oriented sales approach to new business development within the Corporate Partnerships Programme.
STRATEGY AND ORGANISATIONAL CONTRIBUTION:
* Support the Director of Development and Communications with the ongoing management of internal strategy, in particular GOAL's Target Operating Model process.
* Represent the Fundraising Team at cross-departmental meetings and forums, sharing key information and updates from across the function.
PEOPLE MANAGEMENT:
* Effectively manage (3 direct and 2 indirect) reports to successfully deliver on their areas of accountability and fundraising targets.
* Provide coaching and mentorship to support team performance and longer-term growth and development.
DIGITAL:
* Assist with developing GOAL's overall digital fundraising strategy, identifying areas of opportunity, growth, and best practice.
SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:
* Significant experience in a similar senior fundraising and/or corporate partnership/events role ideally with an INGO or similar non-profit/charity organisation.
* Proven background of delivering on financial targets and generating revenue.
* Experience of managing and leading large scale fundraising events.
* Strong leadership, communication, team working, and influencing skills.
* Excellent relationship management skills with experience in account/donor management.
* Excellent presentation and organisational skills with strong business acumen.
* Knowledge, experience, or interest in international development and humanitarian issues.
We welcome applicants who do not meet every single requirement listed. At GOAL, we value diversity and want to ensure that our hiring and interview process meets the needs of all applicants.