Fundraising, Marketing and Events Manager
Western Alzheimers – Ballindine, Claremorris, CO. Mayo
This is an excellent opportunity for an ambitious candidate with previous fundraising or marketing experience to join a high-profile health charity and make a real impact on its fundraising strategy and growth.
Full Job Description
Job Title: Marketing, Events & Fundraising Manager
Purpose-
To ensure that Western Alzheimers achieves its challenging fundraising targets to allow it to continue to provide services to families living with dementia in the West of Ireland.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
Fundraising & Events Management -
* Implement and deliver Western Alzheimers fundraising strategy to achieve agreed fundraising targets.
* Maintain and develop the existing portfolio and future pipeline of supporters and donors by providing excellent relationship management, delivering results for Western Alzheimers and our service users.
* Effective use of marketing and communications strategies, including use of digital tools, to maintain and increase income
* Contribute to Western Alzheimers annual financial planning processes on fundraising as part of the overall plan.
* Identify, approach and secure new corporate partnership opportunities, focusing on Charity of the Year partnerships, corporate donations, sponsorship opportunities, employee fundraising, payroll giving and gifts in kind.
* Improve promotion of Legacy and In Memoriam fundraising opportunities
* Identify and engage with Trusts and Foundations
* Create professional and compelling fundraising materials for all activities and effective use of marketing and communications strategies to maintain and increase income
* Maintain a strong brand and high profile for Western Alzheimers, including impactful and fit-for-purpose publications, engaging website, fundraising materials and social media presence.
* Manage the CRM data-entry, recording and reconciliation of all fundraising income along with the Finance Manager.
* Ensuring all fundraising activities comply with legislation and are properly managed and controlled.
* Monitor and report on fundraising activity to the Chief Executive and the Board of Western Alzheimers.
* Keep the organisation up to date on changing donor priorities and ensure that new funding opportunities are identified and applied for promptly.
* Represent Western Alzheimers Foundation, attending community fundraising events, meetings with donors and other external events.
* Support and attend community fundraising events.
* Undertake other duties as may be reasonably required from time to time.
General duties as a Western Alzheimers staff member -
* Adhere to Western Alzheimers policies and procedures and contribute to organisational processes of policy formulation
* Perform other duties and tasks, consistent with the skills and expertise, as required in non-routine circumstances.
* Travel as required.
* Treat all colleagues, clients, residents, tenants, volunteers, and members of the public with dignity.
* Participate, as appropriate, in staff forums and meetings.
* Carry out reasonable requests made that are within the broad remit of the role.
The above is a guide to the nature of the work required. It is not wholly comprehensive or restrictive. This job description will be reviewed in line with business needs.
Part 2: PERSON SPECIFICATION
Essential –
* At least 3 years' experience in a fundraising or business development role, with a proven track record of meeting financial targets and delivering strategic objectives and results.
* Fundraising experience within the charity sector.
* Proven success in raising funds utilising a mix of fundraising mix, i.e., major donors, trusts/foundations, corporate, community, individual giving, digital, etc. or equivalent.
* Ability to communicate at all levels within and outside the organisation, to build and maintain positive relationships with key stakeholders.
* Excellent relationship building and networking skills and proven track record in creating mutually beneficial partnerships with supporters.
* An ability to influence others with excellent oral and written communication skills.
* Excellent interpersonal and people management skills.
* Excellent organisational and project management skills.
* Strong digital marketing and social media knowledge and skills.
* Event management experience.
* Proficiency in the use of fundraising databases, other relevant IT packages and online fundraising tools.
* Strong understanding of the non-profit sector, the Guiding Principles of Fundraising, Environment, Social, and Governance (ESG), and GDPR
* Use of a vehicle and hold a valid driver's license.
Desirable-
· Degree in marketing / public relations / communications / business / finance or a relevant career qualification.
* Experience of and ability to plan effectively at organisational level.
* Experience of budgeting and managing resources.
* Experience of developing and implementing media, advocacy or marketing campaigns.
* Direct marketing experience.
* Ability to demonstrate knowledge and understanding the NGO sector.
Skills and Competencies-
* Excellent report writing and IT skills
* Ability to work well in a team environment
* Reliability and flexibility
Personal attributes:
* Creativity, drive and the enthusiasm needed to carry projects to conclusion.
* Excellent interpersonal, influencing, relationship building and networking skills.
* Ability to self-motivate, take initiative and work independently.
* Creative, flexible character and a generator of new ideas with a good eye for detail.
* A targets-focused and results-driven approach.
* Proactive, friendly and flexible manner.
* Ability to work under pressure and manage multiple projects.
* Collaborative team-working style.
* Ability to adapt to the changing needs of a small charity and shift priorities accordingly.
* Willingness to travel and work outside of normal working hours when required.
* Resilience and flexibility; and
* An interest in and commitment to the organisations work.
Application details:
Salary: Commensurate with Experience.
To apply, please email your CV together with your cover letter no later than 24th November 2025.
Email: Enquiries to
If you are successful with your application and are offered a position with Western Alzheimers, the offer will be conditional upon:
Successfully completing Garda Vetting/Police Clearance
Verification of qualification
Completion of 2 successful reference checks
*Please note that only those who meet the requirements above will be considered.
Western Alzheimers is an equal opportunities employer.
Job Type: Full-time
Schedule:
* Monday to Friday
* Weekend availability
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Schedule:
* Monday to Friday
* Weekend availability
Work Location: In person
Application deadline: 24/11/2025
Reference ID: EFM24
Job Type: Full-time
Benefits:
* On-site parking
Work Location: In person