Concern Worldwide has retained Principal Connections to assist with this important appointment. To apply, please submit a CV via email to Principal Connections at: [email protected] for the attention of Eilish Devine, Partner.
Established in 1968, Concern is a non-profit, non-governmental humanitarian organisation, dedicated to the reduction of suffering and the ultimate elimination of extreme poverty in the world’s poorest countries.
Concern’s vision, our mission and our work are all defined by one goal – ending extreme poverty, whatever it takes. Concern strives for a world free from poverty, fear and oppression.
Our culture is values driven and we believe that our people are central to all that we do and are key to delivering on our goal of Reaching the Furthest Behind First. We are committed to ensuring a workplace weverybody feels valued and are enabled to succeed in their work and contribute to delivering on our mission.
The Director of Development & Fundraising is a pivotal member of Concern Worldwide’s Senior Management Team. Reporting to the Chief Executive Officer, this strategic leadership role is responsible for leading the organisation’s fundraising activities across Ireland while contributing to the development of a global funding strategy in collaboration with colleagues in the United Kingdom, United States and South Korea.
Reporting to the Chief Executive Officer, the Director of Development & Fundraising is a pivotal member of Concern's Senior Management Team. This is a strategically significant leadership appointment, responsible for shaping and delivering the organisation's fundraising vision across Ireland while contributing to the development of a global funding strategy in partnership with colleagues across the United Kingdom, the United States and South Korea.
Providing leadership to a multidisciplinary fundraising function, the successful candidate will drive sustainable income growth through an integrated portfolio encompassing public, corporate, philanthropic and major donor fundraising. They will champion exceptional supporter engagement, strengthen Concern's brand and market position, and ensure that all fundraising activity is delivered to the highest standards of governance, regulatory compliance and sector best practice.
As a senior organisational leader, they will contribute to strategic planning, organisational performance, risk management and corporate decision-making, while building influential relationships with donors, strategic partners, peer organisations and key stakeholders in Ireland and internationally.
The successful candidate will bring substantial senior leadership experience in public fundraising, ideally gained within a similarly complex environment, together with a proven record of delivering significant income growth across multiple fundraising disciplines. They will possess demonstrated expertise in developing major donor programmes, leading integrated fundraising and marketing strategies, managing high-performing teams and building lasting relationships with donors, partners and stakeholders.
An inspiring, collaborative and values-driven leader, they will demonstrate outstanding strategic judgement, commercial acumen and communication skills, together with a genuine commitment to Concern Worldwide’s mission, values and humanitarian objectives. The successful individual will be motivated by the opportunity to contribute to an organisation dedicated to saving and transforming lives in countries experiencing extreme poverty, conflict and climate-related crises.
To apply, please submit a comprehensive Curriculum Vitae via the available ‘Apply Option’ in strictest confidence, for the attention of Eilish Devine, Partner, on or before 12 noon on 20th August 2026.
For a confidential discussion please contact Principal Connections offices in strictest confidence.
Please note that Concern Worldwide does not provide Visa sponsorship.
Concern has an organisational Code of Conduct supported by three Associated Policies: The Programme Participant Protection Policy, the Child Safeguarding Policy, and the Anti-Trafficking in Persons Policy accessible. These have been designed to ensure the highest level of protection for everyone the organization engages through its work.
The policies set out the behaviours and responsibilities that Concern staff, and all its representatives (including consultants, contractors, sub-contractors, suppliers, partners, visitors, ambassadors and Board members) are expected to uphold. They also articulate Concern’s commitment to safeguarding and protecting adults and children from harm in all aspects of our work. We will tfore do everything possible to ensure that only those who are suitable to work or volunteer with adults and children are recruited by us for such roles. Consequently, working or volunteering with Concern may be subject to a range of vetting checks, including criminal background checking.
In this context, all staff and representatives of Concern have a responsibility to uphold the highest standards in their work, in accordance with Concern’s core values and mission. Any candidate offered a job with Concern Worldwide will be expected to sign the Concern Staff Code of Conduct and Associated Policies as an appendix to their contract of employment. By signing the Concern Code of Conduct, candidates acknowledge that they have understood the content of both the Concern Code of Conduct and the Associated Policies and agree to conduct themselves in accordance with the provisions of these policies.
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