We here at Osborne at delighted to be partnering with Relationship Care to recruit a Fundraising Manager .
Relationship Care is a long-established, Irish not-for-profit organisation dedicated to strengthening relationships, families, and communities. Through professional counselling services, education programmes, and community supports, Relationship Care has been making a meaningful difference to lives across Ireland for decades.
Now seeking an experienced and passionate Fundraising Manager to join their team and play a key role in growing our income and impact.
The Role
As Fundraising Manager, you will lead the development and delivery of Relationship Care’s fundraising strategy, ensuring sustainable income growth across a range of funding streams. You will build strong relationships with donors and partners, lead fundraising campaigns and events, and work closely with senior leadership to support the organisation’s mission and long-term goals.
Key Responsibilities
Develop and implement a comprehensive fundraising strategy to meet annual and long-term income targets
Identify, cultivate, solicit, and steward major donors, corporate partners, trusts, and foundations
Plan and deliver fundraising campaigns, events, and donor engagement activities
Monitor, analyse, and report on fundraising performance to senior management and the Board
Collaborate with communications and marketing colleagues to produce compelling fundraising content
Ensure all fundraising activities comply with relevant legislation and best-practice ethical standards
Foster a strong culture of philanthropy within Relationship Care and among external stakeholders
Use data and insights to improve fundraising effectiveness and identify new opportunities
Build and maintain positive relationships with board members, volunteers, community partners, and supporters
Manage fundraising budgets and contribute to long-term financial sustainability
Key Requirements
Minimum of 5 years’ experience in a fundraising management or leadership role within the not-for-profit sector
Demonstrated success across multiple fundraising streams, including major gifts, corporate partnerships, and grants
Strong understanding of the Irish charity and fundraising landscape
Excellent communication, relationship-building, and presentation skills
Ability to develop and implement innovative, income-generating strategies
Strong financial and budget management capability
Excellent organisational and project management skills
Experience using donor management systems and fundraising platforms
Ability to work independently while contributing positively to a collaborative team environment
What We Offer
Competitive salary
Pension contribution following successful probation
Flexible and hybrid working arrangements
A supportive, values-driven, and inclusive workplace
The opportunity to make a meaningful and lasting impact on individuals, families, and communities
Relationship Care is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all suitably qualified candidates.
For more information, please apply through the link provided for the attention of Audrey Power or call Osborne Recruitment on 01 638 4400. If you are interested in finding out more about the above role and would like to be considered for this or other suitable roles that we may have available for your skill set – please attach your CV via the link provided. Please submit your updated CV in Word Format. If you are living in Ireland and hold a VALID WORK PERMIT, we would love to hear from you, if however, you do not hold a valid work permit unfortunately we will not be in a position to assist you with your job search. Osborne are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer.
