Job Description
Job Purpose
A dynamic, hands‑on role within GOAL’s Fundraising team, reporting to the Community Fundraising & Events Manager. This position offers broad experience across marketing, supporter stewardship, event delivery, operations, and campaign production - ideal for someone eager to develop a strong, practical fundraising skill set.
The Executive will support the delivery and growth of GOAL’s major fundraising campaigns: including the GOAL Mile, GOAL Ball, GOAL Golf Classic, Shamrocks4GOAL, and GOAL Jersey Day; while contributing to wider community and corporate income generation.
The successful candidate will be committed to GOAL’s vision of a world where poverty no longer exists, vulnerable communities are resilient, and everyone has equal rights and opportunities.
Key Responsibilities
Supporter Stewardship & Relationship Management
- Deliver high‑quality stewardship for community supporters, including prompt thank‑you letters, acknowledgements/invoices, and impact updates.
- Build strong relationships with volunteers through proactive communication and in‑person engagement.
- Deliver presentations to schools and community groups.
- Maintain accurate supporter and financial data in Microsoft Dynamics, ensuring GDPR compliance.
- Securely count, log, and transfer in‑person cash donations to Finance.
- Manage fundraising/event inbox’s and respond efficiently.
Event & Campaign Delivery
- Provide full logistical, administrative, communications and on‑site support across GOAL’s flagship fundraising events.
- Uphold strong brand standards across all campaigns.
- Assist with digital/social marketing activity.
- Work with external suppliers (designers, editors, developers, donation platforms, couriers) to ensure smooth project delivery.
- Manage essential operational tasks, including:
- Sorting/receiving event stock for the storeroom
- Preparing Jersey Day postal packs (schools & corporates)
- Managing GOAL Mile beanies & T‑shirts
- Returning/tidying post‑campaign stock
- Preparing/franking letters and parcels (incl. TY letters)
- Posting large/overseas packages
- Organising courier shipments
- Coordinating Hackett’s collections
- Managing storeroom key access and staff merchandise requests
- Storing/tracking GOAL Ball raffle prizes/vouchers
Research, Insight & New Business Support
- Conduct market and competitor research to guide fundraising strategy.
- Identify new fundraising ideas and trends to increase unrestricted income.
- Support development of new community engagement initiatives.
Requirements
Essential
- Minimum 1 years’ experience supporting fundraising events or public‑facing campaigns.
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
- Excellent organisational skills; detail‑oriented and able to manage multiple priorities.
- Comfortable managing essential administrative and operational tasks.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).
- Ability to travel across Ireland/Northern Ireland.
- Flexibility to work occasional evenings/weekends during peak periods.
Desirable
- Full clean driving licence and access to a car.
*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, Dublin**
Applications will be received until this position is filled.
