Corporate Fundraising Executive – Full time – 37 Hours – Dublin 8/Hybrid – Specific Purpose Contract – Est. Until April 2026

Dublin City and Hybrid with some travel

Why work at Barnardos?

Are you a purpose driven individual who is passionate about making a difference and helping some of society’s most vulnerable children? At Barnardos, we pride ourselves on delivering impactful services that make a difference to the lives of children and families across Ireland.

We believe that childhood lasts a lifetime. As trauma informed specialists our core purpose is to provide the necessary support for children to overcome childhood adversity, embedding a trauma informed ethos and practice into every service we provide.

What’s the Role and Service?

Reporting to National Fundraising Manager, this role focuses on Barnardos’ corporate fundraising and partnerships income. The Corporate Fundraising Executive – New Business, plays a pivotal role in the development and implementation of the corporate fundraising strategy, in order to maximise the potential of funding opportunities in the corporate sector, be it through donations, campaigns, sponsorship, cause related marketing activity and staff fundraising events.

What will my day to day look like?

  • Develop, build and maintain beneficial relationships with new corporate donors throughout the year to engage them in campaigns and fundraising events and Pitch presentations and impact reports to large, medium and small companies to tell the story of Barnardos work, to win their support for both short- and long-term partnerships.
  • Work with other executives to support with existing corporate relationships.
  • Attract and secure new corporate partners and sponsors that align with the Barnardos mission within the overall corporate partnerships fundraising strategy.
  • Day-to-day responsibility for corporate donor relationship management system
  • Administration, and donation payments; in particular the donor database, staff fundraising activities and partnerships.

What experience do I need?

  • Minimum of 3 years’ fundraising, marketing or business development experience

Do I need a qualification?

  • Education to degree level (desirable) or relevant experience gained either in the corporate or voluntary sector.
  • Full Driving Licence essential

Additional Information

Full Job Description Corporate Fundraising Executive New Business Jan26

Barnardos is an equal opportunity employer.

We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all.

 

Application Procedure

Download your application form

Shortlisting will apply (please note, CVs are not accepted on their own, candidates must complete and submit our application form through Barnardos website).

Candidates who are moved to the 2nd stage of our Recruitment process are required to complete a medical questionnaire and the E-Vetting process. References will also be taken up at this stage.

Vacancy Details

LOCATION

Dublin City and Hybrid with some travel

Employment Type

Specific Purpose Contract and Full time (37 hours per week)

Salary

€42,245 - €59,006, Depending on Experience

Contact Person

Closing Date

Thursday January 29th, 2026 12:00pm

Interview Date

To be Confirmed

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