Fundraising Leadership Opportunities

We are immediately recruiting seven new high level fundraising roles on behalf of Galway Arts Festival, Irish Film Institute, Na Píobairí Uilleann, National Chamber Choir, Royal Hibernia Academy, The Model and Wexford Festival Opera.

These leadership positions will individually participate in the development of a strategic fundraising plan for one of the RAISE organisations, working closely with 2into3 and Networking Matters under the RAISE programme. Reporting to the organisation’s Director or CEO, these role will take responsibility for the implementation of the strategy, developing participation and engagement between the arts organisation and its community of prospective philanthropic supporters.

We are now seeking exceptional fundraising and business development talent in individuals with a passion for the arts and the capability to lead new areas of fundraising development. Roles will be based in Dublin, Galway, Wexford and Sligo.


General requirements:

• leadership ability to work at a strategic level in an organisation

• adaptability and creativity combined with ability to meet specific financial targets

• ability to shape and define organisational processes and systems

• strong influencing, communications and promotion skills

• ability to manage high-level relationships and partnerships

• high level business acumen and customer focus

You will have a love of visual arts, film, theatre, music or cultural festivals and believe in their central role in advancing Irish culture. Perhaps you have had a long held wish to apply your professional skills to a leading arts organisation in an impactful role which advances cultural development.

For further information on RAISE, please visit The RAISE Pilot

If you would like to find out more, contact Neil Pope of 2into3 on +353 (0)1 640 1891 or neil.pope@2into3.com.

Head of Fundraising 

The Society of St. Vincent de Paul is the largest voluntary, charitable organisation in Ireland. Its membership of 10,500 volunteers throughout the country are supported by professional staff, working for social justice and the creation of a more just, caring nation. This unique network of social concern also gives practical support to those experiencing poverty and social exclusion, by providing a wide range of services to people in need. There has been an increase in demand for Saint Vincent de Paul’s services over the past number of years, meaning that expanding fundraising capacity is of vital importance to the Society in fulfilling its mission.

The Society of St. Vincent de Paul is seeking a Head of Fundraising to develop the fundraising function of the national office. The chief objectives of this post are the development and maximisation of national fundraising opportunities and capacity building activity around the regions and conferences nationally. Activities will include corporate philanthropy, direct marketing and web-based fundraising. Suitable candidates will have expertise across a broad mix of fundraising along with strong communications and media understanding.

Head of Development

Youth Work Ireland is the country’s largest national youth services organisation, comprised of 22 affiliated youth organisations interacting with over 70,000 young people everyday across Ireland.Youth Work Ireland represents local youth services led by local people. Engaging with young people in their communities, their volunteers and youth workers make Ireland a better place for young people to develop as active citizens.

Youth Work Ireland is entering a new strategic phase in its mission to improve society for young people. The organisation is seeking to drive forward its development activity, broaden its national communication, civic engagement and fundraising.

Youth Work Ireland is hiring a new senior manager to lead this development strategy. This person will have responsibility for creating, coordinating and executing a fundraising and communications plan that will deliver annual income of over €1,000,000. The Head of Development will deepen engagement with existing supporters while creating innovative fundraising programmes for corporations, trusts & foundations, major donors and the general public.

Key requirements:

• Strong leadership capacity in the not-for-profit or commercial sectors

• The ability to shape and build a new executive function

• Exceptional communications, negotiation and influencing skills

• Proven track record in the achievement of ambitious income targets

If you meet these requirements and believe in the value of young people choosing healthy lifestyles, engaging with their communities and developing as well-rounded citizens today and for the future, contact retained consultant Neil Pope, Director of 2into3 to learn more.

e: neil.pope@2into3.com t: 01 640 1891

For more information on Youth Work Ireland, please see www.youthworkireland.ie

Closing date: 28th March 2013

  Head of Fundraising & Development

Each year in Ireland over 10,000 people suffer from an acquired brain injury caused by an accident, stroke or brain haemorrhage. Headway Ireland brings positive change to the lives of those affected by an acquired brain injury. Since 1985 it has delivered essential support and rehabilitation services from eleven locations, improving the lives of hundreds of people each year.

Headway Ireland is progressively developing its services and would like to see full national coverage of a continuum of services to support people with acquired brain injury. Headway Ireland with a current income level of approximately €3.5 million is seeking to diversify its income streams and as such, is creating an exciting opportunity for a new strategic leader.

Key Requirements:

• Track record of managing income growth and exceeding targets;

• Strategic leader in marketing, business development or fundraising;

• An innovator with the ability to shape new development;

• Experience and understanding of the not-for-profit sector.

If you have the desire to apply your professional skills to make a meaningful impact on the lives of many, contact Neil Pope on +353 (0)1 640 1891 or send your CV to neil.pope@2into3.com

For more information on Headway please see www.headway.ie