Community Fundraising & Events Coordinator

We would like to invite applications for the following 39-hour, permanent contract role:

Community Fundraising & Events Coordinator: Fundraising Department – Nationwide & Clontarf

IWA is committed to promoting, maintaining, and adding to our diverse and inclusive work environment.

Overall Purpose of Job

This role is central to delivering high-quality fundraising experiences and building meaningful, long-term relationships with supporters, colleagues and members.

The Community Fundraising & Events Coordinator will grow national community and events fundraising by developing new opportunities and strengthening existing initiatives, including IWA’s Annual Fundraising Day and participation in the Dublin City Marathon and Women’s Mini Marathon events. The role will also support the development of fundraising partnerships with schools, community groups, clubs and corporate supporters, while working closely with IWA Community Centres and third-party fundraisers to support and grow regional fundraising.

The successful candidate will be a motivated and organised individual with excellent communication skills, strong attention to detail and a passion for making a difference.

What will this role achieve?

Income growth and re-invigoration of IWA Community and Events Fundraising

An enhanced fundraiser/donor experience for IWA supporters

Strengthened fundraising processes and reporting using data to inform decisions

Reporting Lines & Collaboration

The Community Fundraising & Events Coordinator reports to the Head of Fundraising and works closely with colleagues across the Fundraising team. Strong collaboration will also be required across departments, including Operations, Communications, Customer Care and Finance.

Main Duties and Responsibilities

Manage and generate income from community and event fundraising

Build, develop and maintain strong relationships with IWA colleagues across the country to facilitate, support and drive community and events fundraising.

Lead on IWA’s Annual Fundraising Day, working closely with colleagues and centres across the country and IWA’s Volunteer Manager.

Manage community and events fundraising platforms and related data, finance and income processing management.

Prioritise activities and events through risk analysis and time-cost evaluation to focus on the most effective fundraising opportunities.

Fundraising

Develop an annual plan and maintain a pipeline to maximise income from community fundraising and events.

Ensure that all community fundraisers and volunteers are valued and receive an excellent standard of customer care.

Manage and lead IWA’s mass participation event/fundraising campaign – Annual Fundraising Day - working with Operations, Fundraising and Communications to ensure success.

Develop and nurture relationships with those conducting fundraising activities in IWA Community Centres to help ensure the success of their fundraising.

Develop challenge events and recruit participants.

Ensure fundraising materials and stock are kept up to date.

Increase the lifetime value of IWA community and events supporters.

Community Events (Regional and National)

Maintain IWA’s National Fundraising Events calendar and records of all community fundraising activities.

Respond to enquiries in relation to community fundraising and support community fundraisers to ensure success, maintain adherence with IWA’s fundraising policy.

Prepare and issue fundraising packs. 

Steward participants of third-party events – Women’s Mini Marathon, Dublin City Marathon, etc.

Coordinate and track garda permits and ensure fundraisers are fully briefed on policies and guidelines in relation to fundraising.

Support school fundraising, working closely with Advocacy and IWA Sport.

Other

Attend fundraising and community events, cheque presentations, etc., as required, including occasional evenings and weekends.

Ensure the health and safety of participants and volunteers through conducting risk assessments.

Donor Care Administration Support

Act as the first point of contact for supporters, colleagues and IWA members who wish to fundraise and issue follow-up communications, including thank you calls, letters, and emails.

If required, support the Customer Care Team with covering Reception – involves re-directing calls; handling queries; re-distribution of post; general administrative duties on site.

Donor and Customer Care –query and complaints handling, administrative duties, etc.

PERSON SPECIFICATION

Training, Experience and Qualifications

One year’s experience in a donor care, fundraising, public-facing and/or business development role.

Knowledge and Skills

Previous fundraising experience is desirable.

Excellent customer service skills on the telephone, in writing and in person

Excellent planning and organisational skills with a proven ability to multitask and prioritise time and resources.

Ability to inspire and motivate as well as work under pressure and maintain meticulous attention to detail and accuracy.

Excellent numeracy skills.

Excellent and engaging written and oral communication skills.

Excellent interpersonal skills with an ability to build relationships with supporters.

Proficiency in all MS Office Skills, especially Excel and Word.

Experience using a CRM system/database is required.  Proficiency in MS Dynamics is desirable. Training will be provided.

Proven ability to work independently within a team environment.

Fluency in written and spoken English.

Competencies

Collaborative, enthusiastic and positive attitude, flexible and adaptable.

Behaviours

Target-driven, self-motivated, takes initiative and has a high level of attention to detail.

Creative and data-led.

Excellent communicator with a warm, friendly approach.

Planning skills and the ability to handle several different projects at once.

Organised and process-driven.

Adherence to IWA’s Fundraising Policy, GDPR and fundraising principles according to Charities Institute Ireland.

Act in the best interests of IWA at all times and in accordance with our mission, vision, and values.

General

The postholder will work flexibly and collaboratively and undertake other duties appropriate to the level of the role, as assigned by the Head of Fundraising.

Remuneration & Benefits

Salary range between €33,992 to €51,931 DOE

Excellent working conditions

Training & development opportunities

25 days of annual leave

Access to the Defined Contribution Pension scheme and group VHI & HSF Health Cash Plans

Employee Assistance Programme

Employee discount for IWA Gym in Clontarf

Free on-site parking

Bike to Work Scheme

The closing date for applications is Wednesday, 8th April 2026. Please note there will be 2 rounds of interviews – 1st round interviews will be online via MS Teams beginning on the 14th of April 2026, and 2nd round interviews will be confirmed after round 1 is complete.

Please note - ACADEMIC AND/OR PROFESSIONAL QUALIFICATIONS: - Documentary evidence of your relevant qualification(s) will be required in advance of or during the recruitment process.

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