Fundraising & Corporate Partnerships Executive

Location: Hybrid     

Contract: Full-time (28 hours per week)

Salary: €45 –€50,000 pro rata per annum, commensurate with experience

About Heart Children

Heart Children is the national organisation providing lifelong support for people born with congenital heart disease (CHD) and their families. CHD is the most common birth defect globally with an incidence of one in every 100 babies born worldwide. It arises when the structure of a baby’s heart does not develop correctly during pregnancy. 

Why it happens is yet unknown and there is no cure, only a series of fixes. The child born with CHD will often have to endure a lifetime of surgeries and other medical interventions which leaves more than physical scars.

For more than three decades, Heart Children has been at the heart of a community of over 20,000 people living with CHD across Ireland - offering vita emotional,practical, and advocacy support from childhood through adulthood. We receive no government funding and rely on support from member families, one-off grant funding and the generosity of the general public to generate our annual income.

The Opportunity

Heart Children is seeking a proactive, relationship-focused individual to lead income development in a role that blends elements of fundraising, business development, and strategic partnership building. This is an exciting opportunity for someone who enjoys networking, spotting opportunities, and driving growth through meaningful connections.

You will identify and cultivate relationships with businesses, individuals, and partners that can help generate vital income for Heart Children. Whether through corporate engagement or supporting key campaigns and events, your focus will be on growing support for our mission in a sustainable, strategic way.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and Manage Revenue-Generating Relationships

Proactively identify, cultivate, and manage relationships with corporate partners to maximise opportunities for cause-related marketing, sponsorship, and employee engagement opportunities that generate revenue for Heart Children.

• Drive Strategic Events and Partnerships

Create and present compelling partnership proposals, represent Heart Children at networking events, and actively seek opportunities to develop mutually beneficial collaborations that deliver revenue.

• Complete Grant Applications

Take responsibility for applying for funding and grants that Heart Children will be eligible for across any given year.

• Support the Delivery of High-Impact Fundraising Events 

Contribute to the conception, planning, promotion, and execution of fundraising events.

• Leverage Data for Relationship Building

Use the HubSpot database to accurately record interactions and support segmented communications to inform stewardship strategies.

• Provide Exceptional Supporter Care

Ensure every donor and supporter receives a bespoke and meaningful experience that fosters long-term loyalty and support.

• Be a Visible Advocate for Heart Children

Actively represent Heart Children in the community and on social media channels, in line with our vision, mission and values.

• Uphold Ethical Fundraising Standards

Adhere to best practice fundraising guidelines ensuring all fundraising activity is transparent and ethical.

• Team Player

Collaborate effectively with internal and external stakeholders, demonstrating initiative, creativity, and a solutions-focused mindset.

Person Specification

The ideal candidate will demonstrate the following qualifications, experience and core competencies:

Education and Training

• Minimum 3 years experience working in a similar role or in a business development role. Experience in the voluntary or community sector is a distinct advantage.
• Demonstrated success in identifying and building new business or donor relationships.
• Skilled in developing and delivering compelling proposals and presentations
• Experience in managing supporter/donor journeys to increase engagement.

Desirable:

• Relevant third-level qualification.
• Proficient in using CRM systems, donor databases, and content management systems.

Competencies

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong interpersonal and networking abilities with a natural flair for relationship building.
• Results-driven with a clear focus on meeting income goals and fundraising targets.
• Highly organised, able to prioritise tasks, and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Self-motivated, proactive, and adaptable to changing needs and opportunities.
• Strong project management and co-ordination skills.
• Comfortable using Microsoft 365 (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, SharePoint, Teams) and database systems.
• Understanding of corporate social responsibility (CSR) and experience engaging with corporate partners
• Willingness to work occasional evenings and weekends as required.
• Full driving licence and access to personal transport is essential.