Location: Dublin 2 (Hybrid) | Salary: €37,538 - €41,513 | Full-Time, Permanent |  Apply by: 14th April 2025 | Email: careerscfi@foundation.ie

Philanthropy and Development Advisor

About Community Foundation Ireland

As a philanthropic hub, we believe strategic giving has the power to create meaningful change and achieve our mission of Equality for All in Thriving Communities. Community Foundation Ireland plays a vital role in promoting positive social change and community development throughout the country by connecting donors with local causes and effectively managing charitable resources. We take an inclusive holistic approach to delivering impact across four key areas, which reflect both long-standing and emerging challenges: 

• Sustainable Futures places Community Foundation Ireland as leaders on biodiversity and climate-action, working in partnership with communities as well as Government to address the biggest challenges of all.
• We nurture Inclusive Communities where everyone is respected and has the opportunity to contribute and thrive.
• We Empower Generations to ensure everyone is heard and respected, irrespective of age.
• Accelerating Change sees us working with change-makers to overcome systematic and societal barriers to equality and fairness.

Community Foundation Ireland serves as a philanthropic hub for Ireland which is a source of knowledge, expertise and information to ensure effective and strategic giving and serves as a resource for individuals, families, and organisations to establish funds or contribute to existing funds with specific charitable goals. Established in 2000, Community Foundation Ireland has grown significantly, with over€200m in donations in the past 25 years and an ambitious plan for growth by 2030.

About the Role

A passionate, energetic and dynamic self-starter, with interest in philanthropy and strategic social impact, working on key operations across the Development Team.

We are looking for an effective individual with fund development experience and a proven track record in achieving results to work with the Philanthropy & Development Manager in implementing key aspects of the development and fundraising strategy of Community Foundation Ireland.

Working as part of a small, committed team, the Philanthropy and Development Advisor will be at the forefront of engaging a range of new donors to the Foundation, building strong relationships and securing income against targets.

Please see Job Description attached below.

Application

Please apply including a CV and cover letter to careerscfi@foundation.ie by 14th April 2025 at 5pm. Informal enquiries are welcome on info@foundation.ie.

We warmly welcome applications from a diverse range of backgrounds and experiences. We are committed to making our recruitment processes accessible to everyone and are flexible in how we receive information. If you would like to apply via a different format or let us know how we can support you to be the best you can be.