Title: Community Fundraiser – Leinster South
Reports to: Community Fundraising Manager
Direct reports: None
Contract type: Specific Purpose Contract - Maternity Leave Cover
Hours: Full-time (35 hours per week) Mon - Fri 9am to 5pm with evening and weekend work required
Location: Home based (a base in Carlow, Dublin, Kilkenny, Laois, Wexford or Wicklow would be beneficial but not a requirement of the role)
Salary: €48,000per annum
Who we are
Every three minutes, someone in Ireland hears the words ‘You’ve got cancer’. At the Irish Cancer Society, we understand the physical, emotional and financial impact a cancer diagnosis brings. And we are determined to do everything we can to help.
As Ireland’s leading cancer charity, we work across every area of cancer – from prevention and early detection, through to end-of-life care. We make a positive impact for people affected by cancer every day: investing in life-saving and life-changing research; providing practical, financial and emotional supports; and driving improvements in public cancer services.
If you enjoy a fast paced, dynamic working environment; have strong organisational and relationship building skills; are passionate about our cause; and want to develop your career by being part of a successful fundraising team, this role is for you.
We’re looking for a Community Fundraiser to join our team. As the Community Fundraiser – Leinster South, first and foremost you will be the face of the Irish Cancer Society amongst your local community. You will be proactive in engaging local business, community and school groups and promoting the work and impact of the Irish Cancer Society to deliver a case for support that will generate fundraising activity and achieve income targets for the region.
You will be part of a creative and agile Community Fundraising team responsible for identifying new opportunities as well as the retention and growth of existing supporter and volunteer activities in line with the Society’s fundraising strategy.
If you are a self-motivated, innovative, team player, passionate about building connections, supporting your community and raising funds to support vital services for cancer patients and their families, we want to hear from you!
Whilst experience fundraising in a community setting would be advantageous, we have a strong and experienced team that can support the right candidate in developing those skills. Individuals with a customer relations, account management, project management, business development or digital marketing and engagement background with a strong interest in making a difference in their community and alignment with the relevant skills detailed below would be equally suitable for this role.
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What you’ll do
The overall objectives of the role are to:
Recruit new supporters and volunteers to raise funds for the Irish Cancer Society.
Manage, motivate and inspire supporters and volunteers to maximise their fundraising outcomes.
Provide an environment of support and stewardship to ensure we retain our loyal supporters and volunteers.
Research, approach and secure new community fundraising partnerships and opportunities.
Support the Community Fundraising Manager to deliver the Irish Cancer Society fundraising strategy within Leinster South.
Manage responsibility for targets and delivery of same in the Leinster South area.
Key accountabilities associated with the role include:
Local community ambassador
Ensuring the Irish Cancer Society is represented in a professional, informed and energetic manner in your local community. Being responsible for engagement, interaction and attendance at public facing events in your area, equipped to convey the story and impact that our services have both at national and local level.
Putting the supporter and volunteer first
Recruit, manage and develop supporters and volunteers to contribute towards attainment of agreed financial targets and develop loyalty to the Irish Cancer Society.
Identify and recommend products, platforms and methods that best match supporter and volunteer needs in order to maximise efficiency and effectiveness of fundraising activities.
Develop supporter and volunteer care and stewardship activities designed to deliver excellent communication and support to a wide range of audiences.
Identify opportunities for case studies.
Promote awareness of all aspects of the Society within assigned communities.
Work with relevant internal resources to ensure appropriate recognition and acknowledgement of supporter and volunteer achievements.
Develop, grow and optimise local, high value supporter and volunteer led fundraising.
Research, identify and action new income generation opportunities.
Establish relationships with key business, community and school groups to generate leads and deliver new business outcomes and income.
Work with relevant internal departments to create and deliver localised messaging regarding the impact of funds raised at a localised level.
Identify opportunities for major donor, corporate and legacy fundraising to share with relevant internal fundraising departments.
Develop and deliver both local fundraising plans and activities and support the implementation of national ICS campaigns e.g. Daffodil Day, Breast Cancer Campaign and Relay for Life to maximise income within your area.
Income generation
Strategy and planning
Assist in development of the community fundraising budget and annual regional revenue targets
Contribute to the planning of key national campaign events including the Breast Cancer Campaign and Daffodil Day.
Develop annual operations plans to achieve targets.
Liaise with other organisations in the region to avoid competition with fundraising activities.
Review and analyse fundraising trends and develop innovative responses to ensure the Society is viewed as a leader in community fundraising.
Plan and manage time in a cost effective manner, ensuring that all efforts are focussed on activities which maximise the potential for income and raising awareness.
Data, reporting and administration
Ensure accurate and up to date financial and supporter and volunteer records are maintained and accessible through the Society’s fundraising database (Dynamics).
Participate in the continual review, development and evaluation of community fundraising events and activities and provide reports as necessary and upon request.
Handle cash, banking of funds and acknowledgment and receipting of income in accordance with Society policies and procedures.
Maintain confidentiality regarding supporter information at all times, and ensure compliance with the Data Protection Act.
Fundraising best practice and support
Be fully conversant with all fundraising regulations, in particular the Charities Regulator, Guidelines for Charitable Organisations on Fundraising from the Public, as they relate to community fundraising activities and ensure that the Irish Cancer Society complies with all relevant requirements and that supporters and volunteers are made aware of their obligations.
Keep up-to-date with current issues and developments in fundraising. Establish memberships and liaise with local bodies, agencies and other associations to ensure industry best practice. Undertake training as necessary.
Provide occasional support in the event another team in the department has an urgent need.
Assist with special projects as required or self-determined to enhance the Society’s fundraising capacity and/or program objectives.
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Who you are
The right candidate for this role is:
Passionate about raising funds to ensure the continued delivery of key services, supports, advice and research to cancer patients and their families
A people person:whether it is meeting a member of the public at an event, working with colleagues and volunteers, or engaging with supporters, you understand what makes people tick, and create effective, lasting relationships.
A great communicator: you are able to communicate effectively across multiple channels (face-to-face, written, digital) and adopt your style to meet the audience where they are.
Technologically savvy:you are comfortable using digital and technology tools, including digital marketing and social media content and identifying new ways that technology can support fundraising.
An effective project manager:you have proven experience in managing projects, both strategic and operational, and are able to bring people together to achieve goals on time, on budget and to deliver impact.
An innovative self-starterwith initiative, drive and an ability to work independently, think creatively, and identify opportunities.
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Your qualifications and experience
Demonstrated success in working towards, and achieving targets.
Proven understanding of the customer / supporter journey and be able to demonstrate your ability to apply this to a fundraising setting
Experience in identification of new business opportunities with demonstrated success outcomes.
Experience of raising funds, particularly in a community setting
Experience of recruiting and supporting volunteers.
You may have the following experience or be able to demonstrate how your skills and experience can transfer to this role:
The closing date for applications is 5:00pm Friday 3 July 2026.
Please note all CVs are logged through a third-party system for processing
The Irish Cancer Society is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to building an inclusive environment for all employees. We know that the more inclusive we are, the better our work will be.
WE DO NOT REQUIRE THE ASSISTANCE OF AGENCIES
Some of our benefits:
23 days Annual Leave a year or Pro Rata equivalent, plus public holidays, Good Friday and Christmas Eve (if it falls on a working day)
Service Days - Additional days awarded to reflect long service with the Society.
Sick Pay Scheme (following Probationary period)
Flexitime
Defined Contribution Pension Scheme - new starters will join the pension from the date of commencement of employment with the Society. The current contribution rate ranges from a contribution of 3%, 5% or a maximum of 8% of basic salary.
Group membership for VHI and HSF (health plans)
Bus/Rail Ticket Scheme and Cycle to Work Scheme
Death In Service Benefit (from commencement of employment)
Paid Family Leave (Maternity, Paternity, Adoptive, Force Majeure and compassionate Leave)
Learning and Development Programmes
Educational Assistance (Study and Examination Leave)
