About Us

GOAL has responded to the world’s major humanitarian crises since its founding in 1977, working with vulnerable communities in 14 countries across the globe with a dedicated team of personnel. While GOAL continues to be an agile first-responder to humanitarian crises, it is also committed to working with vulnerable communities to help them survive crises and support them on the road to recovery.

Job Purpose

The Community Fundraising & Events Manager leads the growth and delivery of GOAL’s community fundraising portfolio, including flagship campaigns GOAL Mile and Jersey Day. The role combines strategic campaign leadership with hands‑on community engagement, ensuring strong supporter stewardship, high‑quality events, and year‑on‑year income growth.

**Please note this role is a maternity leave contract until June 2027 - role is based in our HQ office in Dun Laoghaire, Co Dublin with 2 days in office attendance per week **

Key Responsibilities

Strategy & Campaign Leadership

Develop and deliver GOAL’s community fundraising and events strategy.
Lead long‑term growth of GOAL Mile and Jersey Day.
Identify opportunities to maximise income and test new fundraising approaches.
Expand income channels including digital fundraising, street activations and merchandise sales.
Conduct campaign reviews and report quarterly on key fundraising KPIs.

Community Relationship Management & Stewardship

Act as primary contact for community and school organisers.
Build strong relationships with local stakeholders to increase retention and participation.
Provide proactive stewardship to ensure supporters feel connected to GOAL’s impact.
Develop fundraising toolkits and organiser resources.
Recruit and nurture new organisers and strengthen regional engagement.

Campaign Delivery

Lead planning and operational delivery of GOAL Mile & Jersey Day.
Liaise with community groups, corporates and schools to drive involvement.
Oversee recruitment and coordination of volunteers during peak periods.
Monitor participation and campaign performance to meet annual targets.
Ensure a consistent, high‑quality supporter experience.

Marketing, Communications & Digital Engagement

Develop and oversee campaign communications across digital, social, print and PR.
Work with Comms to ensure strong, consistent brand visibility.
Build segmented email journeys for organisers and participants.
Manage supporter data within GOAL’s CRM (MS365).
Use engagement insights to refine campaign performance.

Fundraising Platforms & Income Processing

Support organisers with iDonate and other digital fundraising tools.
Promote Tap‑to‑Donate devices and cashless fundraising at events.
Manage online fundraising platforms and ensure accurate data recording.
Support income reconciliation and compliance with fundraising best practice.

Partnerships & External Relationships

Build and manage relationships with partners, venues and suppliers.
Work closely with Corporate Fundraising to activate corporate partnerships.
Engage schools, clubs, councils and community organisations to expand reach.

Teamwork & Cross‑Department Collaboration

Line‑manage the Community Fundraising & Events Assistant.
Work closely with Fundraising, Communications, Programmes and Finance teams.
Coordinate staff and volunteer support during major campaign periods.

Administration & Logistics

Manage logistics, event stock and campaign materials.
Maintain accurate records of communications, income and supporter activity.
Provide administrative support to ensure smooth running of community campaigns.

Experience

Proven background in fundraising, events, marketing, or community engagement within the NGO sector or similar environments.
Track record of delivering large‑scale campaigns and meeting income targets.
Skilled in working with schools and community organisations.
Strong understanding of donor stewardship and supporter journeys.
Proficient in CRM systems (ideally Dynamics) and online fundraising platforms.

Other Requirements

Full clean driver’s licence and access to a vehicle (essential).
Willingness to travel throughout Ireland and Northern Ireland.
Flexibility to work some evenings/weekends during peak campaign periods.

*GOAL offers staff flexible working with our hybrid model, we require our HQ employees to work 2 days per week from our office in Dun Laoghaire, Dublin**

We strongly encourage you to apply even if you do not meet every single requirement listed. At GOAL we welcome people of all abilities and want to ensure that our hiring and interview process meets the needs of all applicants. If you require a reasonable accommodation to make your application or interview experience a great one, please just contact our Recruitment Team at recruitment.hq@goal.ie

GOAL commitment to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion:
GOAL is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to building an inclusive environment for all employees. We foster an inclusive culture where all voices are heard and valued, we are particularly eager to receive applications from women (and other underrepresented groups). We know that the more inclusive we are, the better our work will be.

All employees share in the responsibility for fulfilling GOAL’s commitment to equal employment opportunity and equal treatment. GOAL does not discriminate against any employee or volunteer; or any applicant for employment or volunteering on the basis of age, gender identity, ancestry, political opinion, civil status, medical condition, ethnic background, disability, race, religion, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws.

Accountability within GOAL
A commitment to GOAL values and GOAL’s integrity framework is critical to working with GOAL. Any candidate offered a job with GOAL will be expected to adhere to the following key areas of accountability: 1) Comply with GOAL’s policies and procedures with respect to safeguarding, code of conduct, health and safety, confidentiality, do no harm principles and unacceptable behaviour protocols; 2) Report any concerns about the welfare of a child or vulnerable adult or any wrongdoings within our programming area; 3) Report any concerns about inappropriate behaviour of a GOAL staff or partner.

Safeguarding
Children and vulnerable adults who come into contact with GOAL as a result of our activities must be safeguarded to the maximum possible extent from deliberate or inadvertent actions and failings that place them at risk of abuse, sexual exploitation, injury and any other harm. One of the ways that GOAL shows this on-going commitment to safeguarding is to include rigorous background and reference checks in the selection process for all candidates.

General Terms and Conditions
This Job Description only serves as a guide for the position available. GOAL reserves the right to change this document

Community Fundraising and Events Manager (Maternity Leave)

Job Description