Overview:
Sightsavers implements projects in over 30 countries in Africa and South Asia working to eliminate avoidable blindness and promote the rights of people with disabilities.
Title: Corporate and Campaigns Manager
Location: Dublin, Ireland
Contract: Permanent
Salary: €45,932 to €54,038
About the role
Sightsavers Ireland is looking for an experienced and ambitious Corporate and Campaigns Fundraising Manager to lead the development of a new corporate fundraising strategy and build strategic partnerships that create lasting impact. This is an exciting opportunity to shape the future of corporate fundraising for Sightsavers Ireland, working closely with businesses, senior leaders and supporters who share our commitment to creating a more inclusive world where people with disabilities can thrive.
The successful candidate will be responsible for growing income through corporate partnerships, fundraising campaigns and high-profile events. They will play a key role in raising awareness of Sightsavers' work, developing innovative fundraising opportunities and securing long-term value for both Sightsavers Ireland and its partners.
Responsibilities:
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Develop and implement Sightsavers Ireland's corporate fundraising strategy for 2027–2031
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Create annual fundraising plans with clear priorities, objectives and measures of success
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Identify, develop and secure new corporate partnerships that align with Sightsavers' mission and values
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Build and manage strong relationships with corporate partners, creating mutually beneficial engagement opportunities
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Lead the planning and delivery of fundraising and cultivation events, including flagship challenges and donor engagement activities
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Develop innovative fundraising initiatives that engage businesses, employees and wider supporter networks
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Build a network of senior business leaders who can champion and advocate for Sightsavers Ireland
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Monitor fundraising performance and provide reporting on income, impact and return on investment
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Manage campaign and partnership budgets and ensure funding is accurately tracked and reported
This is a highly varied and involved role and the above is not an exhaustive list of duties or required professional skills. Please see the Job Description for full details.
Skills and Experience:
The ideal candidate will be an experienced fundraiser, business development professional or partnership specialist with a proven ability to build and grow strategic relationships. They will be confident engaging with senior stakeholders and corporate decision-makers, combining strong commercial awareness with a genuine passion for delivering positive social impact. A creative and strategic thinker, they will enjoy identifying new opportunities, developing innovative fundraising ideas and turning ambition into measurable results. They will also be motivated by Sightsavers' mission and committed to creating sustainable change through meaningful partnerships.
Jobholder Requirements
Essential:
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Significant experience in corporate fundraising, business development or corporate social responsibility (CSR) partnerships.
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Demonstrated success in securing and managing external partnerships.
- Strong event management experience, including the delivery of high-profile fundraising
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or stakeholder events.
- Excellent relationship-building, influencing and negotiation skills.
- Experience engaging with senior leaders and external stakeholders.
- Strong planning, organisational and budget management skills.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
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Ability to monitor performance and use data to inform decision-making
Desirable:
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Experience developing and implementing fundraising strategies
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Experience creating employee engagement or corporate volunteering initiatives
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Experience working in the charity, international development or non-profit sector
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Experience managing fundraising campaigns linked to major awareness days or events
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Knowledge of corporate giving trends within Ireland
Next Steps:
To apply for this exciting new opportunity, please complete an application via our recruitment portal. We are particularly interested in learning of your motivations for applying.
Due to project deadlines, we are keen to fill this role as quickly as possible so applications will be considered as soon as they are received.
As an equal opportunity employer, we actively encourage applications from all sections of the community. Sightsavers is a Disability Confident Leader and qualified people with a disability are particularly encouraged to apply.
Sightsavers is an employer that does not tolerate any form of harassment and has zero tolerance for sexual exploitation and abuse. All potential candidates will be subjected to rigorous background checks and controls.
