Head of Development

at  Dental Health Foundation

HEAD OF DEVELOPMENT

Location: Sandyford, flexible and hybrid arrangements available
Supervision: Reports directly to CEO
Position Structure: Full-time, 23-month fixed-term contract, with potential for extension based on funding
Travel: Routine travel within Dublin, occasional nationwide travel for industry events and meetings with funders

POSITION OVERVIEW

We are seeking a strategic and driven Head of Development to lead our new fundraising strategy, focused on securing major gifts from corporations, charitable foundations, and high-net-worth individuals. This newly created role will support DHF’s Case Campaign, aligned with Ireland’s Oral Health Policy (Smile agus Sláinte) and the WHO’s Global Oral Health Strategy. You will have the opportunity to shape and grow the fundraising programme, with scope to make it your own.

• Secure significant major gifts from individuals, corporations, and foundations
• Identify, research, and build relationships with donors, especially within the oral health sector
• Develop a portfolio of key donor prospects and create tailored engagement strategies
• Research and apply for relevant grants
• Develop a corporate giving strategy to secure multi-annual partnerships
• Work with the DHF team to develop and implement new fundraising initiatives