About KARE

KARE is an innovative and progressive voluntary organisation, committed to providing an individualised service based on best practice to over 500 children and adults with intellectual disabilities and their families. Since 1967 KARE has developed and grown to provide a full range of high-quality services in Mid/South Kildare, East Offaly and West Wicklow. 

“KARE’s vision is that people of all abilities are supported in their right to have real opportunities and choice to live their best life”

KARE is a multi award winning organisation dedicated to delivering best in class services. KARE has been nominated and won numerous awards including: the Inclusion Diversity Award for best participant initiative and they have also been shortlisted for the good governance awards two years running.

About the Role

KARE is seeking an experienced, enthusiastic and energetic Fundraising Manager to join its team.  The Fundraising Manager will be responsible for spearheading and implementing the organisations new fundraising strategy and to reignite fundraising in KARE. This is an exciting opportunity for someone to take ownership of and to shape fundraising in KARE into the future.   

The successful candidate will have proven experience in fundraising in the charitable sector, particularly in building mutually beneficial relationships with donors and prospects across various aspects of fundraising. 

This role requires excellent communication skills, both in terms of relationship building and communicating the importance of the work of KARE and the impact donor support can have. The successful candidate will have a passion for fundraising and building relationships amongst key stakeholders, communities and corporations.

If you’re an experienced fundraiser looking to take the next step in your career and want to work with an organisation with strong links to the community and a strong set of values, this could be the role for you!