Salary:  The starting rate for this role is €47,000 - €50,000. The rate is commensurate with relevant experience and aligns with the company's remuneration policy. This position is on the Fundraising Project Leader Scale €41,977-€56,330.

Type: Full-time, permanent.

Location: 5 Wilton Place, Dublin 2 / Hybrid working (5 days out of 10 to be based in the office with flexibility as required).

Background  

Women’s Aid is a leading national, feminist organisation with a powerful mission: to end domestic violence and abuse in Ireland. Since 1974, Women’s Aid has been at the forefront of advocacy, support, and education, creating a safer society for women and children. Through services like the 24-hour National Freephone Helpline, court accompaniment, and the High-Risk Support Project, Women’s Aid provides vital support to those impacted by abuse. The organisation also leads campaigns, such as the "Too Into You" initiative, to raise awareness and educate communities about the complexities of coercive control and intimate partner violence.

Women’s Aid believes in a future where every woman and child can live free from violence, and they work tirelessly to influence policy and create societal change. By joining Women’s Aid, you’ll become part of a dynamic team that directly impacts the lives of women and children across Ireland, striving for an Ireland where equality and safety are guaranteed for all. 

The Role

Women’s Aid is seeking a Corporate and Philanthropic Fundraising Leader to play a central role in building and managing relationships with corporate funders and major donors. This individual will lead on cultivating and maintaining high-impact partnerships, developing corporate relationships, and prospecting new partners to support the vital work of Women’s Aid. Key responsibilities include crafting pitches, creating bespoke proposals, and delivering engaging presentations to secure corporate support and philanthropic gifts.

The successful candidate will bring previous experience in corporate partnerships, philanthropy, or major giving, with a passion for relationship-building and achieving income targets. This role is ideal for a proactive, motivated professional with a solid understanding of Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR), Environmental, Social Governance (ESG), and philanthropic giving. 

If you’re a strategic fundraiser with a passion for social impact and strong relationship-building skills, Women’s Aid would love to hear from you!