Irish Hospice Foundation (IHF) is a national charity that addresses dying, death and bereavement in Ireland. Our vision is an Ireland where people facing end of life or bereavement, and those who care for them, are provided with the care and support that they need.

Through advocacy and education, and the provision of services such as Nurses for Night Care and the Bereavement Support Line and our national programmes such as Hospice Friendly Hospitals, Dying Well at Home and Caru – Supporting Care & Compassion at End of Life in Nursing Homes, Adult Bereavement Programme and Irish Childhood Bereavement Network, IHF works to ensure that every person in Ireland can die and grieve well, whatever their age and wherever the place. 

About the Role

Job Purpose:

The Strategic Partnerships and Philanthropy Lead / Specialist is a key role within the Fundraising Team, with responsibility for prospecting, cultivating, developing, and stewarding high-value partnerships across corporate, philanthropic, and legacy income streams to drive revenue growth and support IHF strategic priorities.

Salary: €45,101 - €53,060

Contract Type: Full-time, Permanent

Job Location: At the offices of Irish Hospice Foundation, currently based on Nassau St., Dublin 2. We have a hybrid work model in place (minimum requirement of 2 days a week in the office).

Reporting to: Fundraising Manager

Key Responsibilities:

Strategic Corporate and Philanthropic Partnerships:

Identify and Cultivate New Partnerships:Proactively identify, engage, and cultivate a portfolio of strategic, high-value partners, including philanthropic foundations, corporate donors and partners, and high-net worth individuals, to foster long-term, impactful relationships.
Strategic Relationship Management: Work with the Fundraising Management Team to develop and maintain strong relationships with existing and prospective high-value corporate and philanthropic partners to secure sustainable funding and support for IHF’s work.
Proposals and Presentations: Create, develop and deliver compelling fundraising proposals, pitch presentations, and impact reports, tailored to funder / partner interests, and facilitate regular engagement opportunities and activities to nurture and maintain strategic partnerships.
Stakeholder Collaboration: Work effectively with internal teams (services, programmes, advocacy, marketing and communications, finance) to identify opportunities and build lasting, impactful relationships with external stakeholders to support organisational goals.
Impact Measurement:Work with senior leadership and Monitoring and Evaluation Lead to develop impact metrics for proposals and funded projects and effectively communicate impact to partners and funders through regular reporting to support transparency and accountability.
Data, Documentation and Analysis: Maintain accurate records of corporate and philanthropic partnership activities, funding agreements, and donor communications, and analyse data to identify trends, interpret reports, and provide insight and recommendations to inform strategy and support strategic income growth.
Culture of Philanthropy:Support the Fundraising Management Team to lead on embedding a culture of philanthropy within IHF, increasing organisational understanding and engagement to support strategic objectives and income growth.
Legacy Growth: Identify, cultivate and manage relationships with existing and new high-value donors to introduce IHF legacy giving and encourage pledges.
Legacy Promotion: Work with the Fundraising Management Team to develop and drive support for IHF’s legacy programme with aligned marketing plans to support growth targets.
Data Management and Analysis: Maintain accurate records on legacy gifts on the CRM system, tracking high-value donor engagement and communications, and analysing data to identify insights and trends to inform future strategy.

Legacy Giving:

Legacy Growth: Identify, cultivate and manage relationships with existing and new high-value donors to introduce IHF legacy giving and encourage pledges.
Legacy Promotion: Work with the Fundraising Management Team to develop and drive support for IHF’s legacy programme with aligned marketing plans to support growth targets.
Data Management and Analysis: Maintain accurate records on legacy gifts on the CRM system, tracking high-value donor engagement and communications, and analysing data to identify insights and trends to inform future strategy.

Qualifications and Experience

IHF is open to applications from candidates who have experience in most but not all of the following areas. The successful candidate will be supported through their induction to increase their knowledge and ability to deliver on the responsibilities outlined here. Further training and ongoing support will be available.

Essential:

Minimum 3 – 5 years' experience in a similar role or a role with strong transferable skills.

Demonstrable experience of developing and implementing partnership agreements and stakeholder management and a proven track record of achieving and delivering on agreed income targets

Confident networker with the ability to influence and negotiate while forging strong relationships with external stakeholders and internal teams
Proven ability to multi-task, be self-directed, and manage resources to deliver on deadlines and financial targets
Excellent communication and research skills, with consistent attention to detail
Ability to work independently and also add value working collaboratively as part of a team
Fully proficient in MS Office – specifically Excel and PowerPoint
Enthusiastic, warm, positive and solution focused attitude with flexible approach to working hours and travel in response to varying demands of the role

An understanding or interest in the not-for-profit sector and fundraising best practice

Desirable:

Working knowledge of Fundraising CRM systems, IHF uses Raiser’s Edge NXT
Understanding of GDPR (desired but not essential as training will be provided)
Experience or understanding of Fundraising and related policy and compliance
Full, clean driving licence holder with access to own car (ideally as this role will require travel)

The above Job Specification is not intended to be a comprehensive list of all duties involved, and, consequently, the post holder may be required to perform other duties as appropriate to the post that may be assigned to them from time to time and to contribute to the development of the post while in office.

Benefits Include:

Pension

As a member you will be required to make a pension contribution of 5% on your gross annual salary. IHF will contribute 10% on your behalf to a company contributory pension scheme.

Death in Service

4 times annual salary

Income Protection

75% of salary and cover pension contributions

Annual Leave

23 days per year (increased with service)

Additional Leave Days

Closure of the office on Good Friday, and Christmas Eve and time between Christmas and New Year

Sick Pay

Up to 6 months certified sick leave

Hybrid Work Arrangement

2 days working from the office

Maternity Leave

26 weeks fully paid maternity leave (less social welfare benefits)

Adoptive Leave

24 weeks fully paid adoptive leave (less social welfare benefits)

Paternity Leave

2 weeks fully paid paternity leave (less social welfare benefits)

Sabbatical Leave

Opportunity to take Sabbatical leave after 5 years of service

Opportunities for training and workplace development

Flexible work options

Access to our Employee Assistance Programme

Travel (bike-to-work schemes/tax saver commuter tickets)

Application Procedure

Closing date for applications is 7th May 2026

Applicants should submit a CV (max. 2 pages), detailing relevant experience, along with a covering letter outlining the reasons they believe they are suitable for this role.

Applicants will be short-listed based on information supplied.
Late or incomplete applications will not be accepted.
Should the person recommended for appointment decline, or having accepted it, relinquish it, or if an additional vacancy arises, IHF may, at its discretion, select and recommend another person for appointment on the results of this selection process.

Candidates must be legally entitled to work in Ireland at the time of application.

If you require accommodations to be made during the recruitment process, or have questions relating to accessibility, please contact us.

Strategic Partnerships and Philanthropy Lead

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