GOAL has an excellent opportunity for an experienced senior fundraising professional to join our fundraising team on a permanent contract. We are keen to hear from individuals with a background in either Trusts and Foundations, Major Gifts, or Legacy Giving who want to work for a progressive, purpose driven organisation.

ABOUT US

GOAL has responded to the world’s major humanitarian crises since its founding in 1977, with a dedicated team of personnel working with vulnerable communities in 14 countries across the globe. While GOAL continues to be an agile first-responder to humanitarian crises, it is also committed to working with vulnerable communities to help them survive crises and support them on the road to recovery.

SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

• Proven track record in a similar senior fundraising role, ideally within the international development or non-profit sector.
• Proven background of delivering on financial targets and generating revenue
• Demonstrated success in securing significant income from trusts, foundations, major donors, and corporate partners.
• Strong proposal writing, communication, and relationship management skills.
• A proactive networker with an existing portfolio of relevant contacts and relationships (highly desirable).
• Strategic thinker with the ability to lead, inspire, and collaborate across teams.
• Strong leadership, communication, team working and influencing skills;

GENERAL TERMS AND CONDITIONS

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

ABOUT THE ROLE

You’ll be joining a dedicated and passionate fundraising team that thrives on collaboration, creativity, and a shared commitment to making a real difference in the world. Reporting to the Director of Strategy and Special Projects, the Senior Fundraising Manager (Philanthropy and Partnerships) plays an integral role in leading GOAL’s fundraising efforts in Ireland. The role will focus on driving income and growth for GOAL in the following areas:

• Trusts and Foundations
• Legacy Giving
• Major Gifts
• Corporate Partnerships (relationship management of 2 x key corporate partnerships)

Please note 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, Co Dublin

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.