Job Title: Community Fundraising Operations Manager
Reporting to: Head of National Community Fundraising
Location: Hybrid – One set weekday weekly in Dublin Head Office (Christchurch, Dublin 8); monthly in-person team meeting in Dublin; otherwise home-based
Salary: €53,176 pro rata
Contract Type: Interim (week-to-week) via CPL
A well-established not-for-profit organisation is currently recruiting for an Interim Community Fundraising Operations Manager through CPL. This vital role sits within the National Community Fundraising Team and is responsible for overseeing the efficient delivery of all community fundraising activities, ensuring strong income performance, supporter engagement, and operational excellence.
Key Responsibilities
Operational Management
- Oversee the delivery and tracking of multiple community fundraising income streams
- Develop and deliver quarterly and annual operational plans
- Maintain and update income trackers, CRM systems, and financial reports
- Monitor performance and proactively manage risks and opportunities
Team Supervision
- Supervise and support Community Fundraising Executives and Officers
- Set team goals, manage performance, and provide mentoring and support
- Encourage a collaborative and high-performing team culture
Schools Engagement
- Lead the implementation of the Schools Fundraising Programme nationwide
- Develop annual plans and school calendars to increase participation
- Build and manage relationships with school stakeholders
- Monitor and analyse school fundraising performance
Collaboration & Communication
- Work closely with the Head of National Community Fundraising to align with strategy
- Collaborate with digital, branding, and supporter care teams
- Represent the organisation at community and school events as required
Financial & Compliance Management
- Monitor budgets and ensure activities deliver value for money
- Ensure timely processing of income, acknowledgements, and CRM updates
- Provide regular income reports and variance analysis
- Ensure compliance with GDPR, fundraising codes, and charity legislation
Essential Requirements
- Minimum 3 years’ experience in fundraising, income generation, or operations management
- Proven experience managing or supervising a team
- Strong planning, organisational and reporting skills
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office and CRM systems
- Excellent interpersonal and relationship-building skills
- Full clean driving licence and access to transport
- Willingness to work occasional evenings/weekends
- A strong commitment to the mission and values of the not-for-profit sector
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a national team
- Enthusiasm for contributing to wider organisational initiatives and culture
- Experience in schools or educational fundraising
- Third-level qualification in business, fundraising, community development or marketing
Working Arrangements
- Hybrid model: one fixed day per week in Dublin Head Office (Christchurch, Dublin 8)
- Monthly in-person team meetings in Dublin
- Home-based flexibility outside of scheduled office days
Get in Touch!
For further information please contact Fiona Ralph on [email protected] or call 01 4825372
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