Fundraising, Philanthropy, Commercial, Manager, 3 year fixed-term
Your new company
Paralympics Ireland is responsible for preparing and managing the Irish team at the Paralympic Games. Opening over 20 years ago, Paralympics Ireland strategically works under four core pillars: Building an Effective High-Performance System, Driving Leadership in Para Sport in Ireland, Creating a Sustainable Paralympics Ireland Model and Building the Profile of Paralympics in Ireland. They are one of Ireland’s most successful high-performance sports organisations. As the 2028 LA Games are approaching, Paralympics Ireland is now recruiting a Fundraising and Commercial Manager to support in the generation of new income, steward existing relationships, and ensure commercial and fundraising activities align with the organisation’s values, governance, and athlete-centred mission. This is a 3-month fixed-term contract.
Your new role
In the lead up to the 2028 LA Games, Paralympics Ireland has launched a new strategic plan and is expanding its team. As the new Fundraising and Commercial Manager, you will take the lead in fundraising, stakeholder management as well as –
- Lead the development and delivery of integrated fundraising strategies across corporate partnerships, individual giving, major donors, and events.
- Build and maintain strong, long-term relationships with donors, sponsors, and philanthropic organisations.
- Create compelling funding propositions that clearly communicate athlete impact, performance success, and wider societal value.
- Develop and grow a sustainable donor pipeline aligned with organisational strategic objectives.
- Support and enhance commercial revenue streams through sponsorships and partnerships.
- Manage and nurture existing partnerships, ensuring delivery of agreed benefits and value.
- Collaborate cross-functionally with marketing, communications, and performance teams to maximise partnership activation.
- Plan and deliver high-impact fundraising and commercial events, driving engagement and revenue growth.
- Leverage key moments, including Paralympic Games cycles (LA28 and Brisbane 2032), to maximise fundraising and partnership opportunities.
- Ensure all events provide an exceptional supporter experience, strong brand presence, and measurable financial return.
- Partner closely with athletes, coaches, and ambassadors to support fundraising and commercial initiatives.
- Ensure all engagement aligns with athlete welfare, safeguarding policies, and organisational values.
- Act as a professional ambassador, representing the organisation with senior corporate and public stakeholders.
- Oversee budgets, income targets, and financial forecasting for fundraising and commercial activity.
- Provide regular performance reporting to senior leadership and Board stakeholders.
- Ensure full compliance with fundraising regulations, sponsorship agreements, data protection, and governance standards.
- Maintain accurate reporting and pipeline tracking through CRM and financial systems.
What you’ll need to succeed
Essential Requirements:
- Demonstrated experience in fundraising, philanthropy, sponsorship, or revenue generation roles.
- Proven track record of building relationships and driving sustainable income growth.
- Strong negotiation, communication, and presentation skills with the ability to influence stakeholders.
- Ability to collaborate effectively across teams within a values-driven environment.
- Highly organised with strong project management and delivery capabilities.
Desirable Skills & Experience:
- Experience working within sport, disability sport, non-profit, or national governing body settings.
- Understanding of Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR), Environmental, Social & Governance (ESG), or cause-related marketing.
- Experience in event delivery and sponsorship activation.
- Familiarity with CRM systems and donor management platforms.
What you’ll get in return
This is an exciting opportunity to be a part of one of Ireland’s most successful high-performance sports organisations. You will join a close-knit, supportive team in a great new role that allows for flexibility and follows a hybrid pattern. You can avail of a variety of excellent benefits, including a strong pension and healthcare contribution, death in service as well as a bike to work scheme. The role itself is a great opportunity to primarily focus on fundraising and philanthropy for an incredible organisation and registered charity.
What you need to do now
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