Fundraising Co-ordinator

Purpose of Role:     

To identify fundraising opportunities to maximise fundraising activity and income and overall raise the profile of NW Cornerstone. The Fundraising   Co-ordinator is responsible for identifying and cultivating relationships with businesses, individuals, and partners that can help generate income. This includes developing and managing revenue-generating relationships, driving strategic partnerships, supporting the delivery of high-impact fundraising events, leveraging data for relationship building, and providing supporter care.

Collaboration

Work closely with cross-functional teams to maximise impact

Contribute to integrated campaigns that strengthen engagement and storytelling

Data & Reporting

Maintain accurate records and monitor fundraising performance

Use data insights to inform decision-making and improve outcomes

Governance & Compliance

Ensure all activities meet best practice standards, GDPR requirements, and organisational policies

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.

Monitoring, Reporting & Planning

Monitor performance; analyse trends and provide reports to support data-led planning and improvement.

Support regional budgeting and forecasting, contributing financial insights and updates to income planning.

Champion innovation in local, peer-to-peer, and events fundraising, testing new approaches to increase reach, retention, and supporter satisfaction.

Operations & Compliance 

Undertake essential administration for peer-to-peer and events-based fundraising activities, ensuring tasks are prioritised and delivered efficiently alongside other responsibilities.

Maintain, update, and proactively manage data collection, ensuring clean, accurate, and timely data entry for all supporter interactions, income, and campaign activity.

Track, and deliver tasks, manage deadlines, and collaborate effectively across teams in line with departmental processes.

Ensure all activities comply with GDPR, financial policies, and organisational procedures.

Carry out any other reasonable duties as requested by your manager.

PERSON SPECIFICATION

Training, Experience and Qualifications

Minimum of 3 years’ experience in fundraising within a non-profit sector, public-facing and/or business development role.

Proven success in meeting or exceeding fundraising targets through peer-to-peer fundraising, events or community-led initiatives

Excellent interpersonal skills with an ability to build and manage relationships with supporters across diverse audiences including volunteers, donors, schools, committees, and local influencers

Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including confidence in public speaking and donor communications.

Comfortable using digital tools to promote local campaigns including social media, canva, and platforms like iDonate or JustGiving

Proficient in Microsoft Excel (including working with formulas) for income tracking, basic analysis as it pertains to your area, and reporting, with the ability to reconcile data across platforms such as iDonate, JustGiving.

Analytical and detail-oriented, with the ability to evaluate performance and drive improvements

Self-motivated and target-driven, with the ability to work independently

Flexible and responsive to changing priorities, including availability to work evenings/weekends during peak activity periods

Full clean driving licence and willingness to travel regularly within your region

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.

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 NW Cornerstone’s Fundraising Policy, GDPR and fundraising principles according to Charities Institute Ireland.

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

General

The post holder will work flexibly and collaboratively and undertake other duties appropriate to the level of the role, as assigned by the CEO.

Remuneration Benefits

Salary range between €41,000 – 47,000 DOE

Generous annual leave

Access to Company Pension scheme

Bike to Work Scheme