Job Title

National Community Fundraising Executive

 

Reports to

Fundraising Manager

 

Employment Type

Permanent Full-Time (35 hours per week) with flexibility for occasional evening and weekend work for events and supporter engagement.

 

Location

100% remote working – work from anywhere in Ireland. Travel across Ireland required to attend community events.

 

Salary 

Dependent on experience

 

The Opportunity

Are you looking for a meaningful role where you can make an impact, while enjoying the flexibility of working from home? We’re seeking a motivated and talented professional to join our team in a fully remote working arrangement. As part of our ambitious growth strategy, Sensational Kids is strengthening our national fundraising capacity to sustain and expand services for children with additional needs across Ireland.

We are recruiting a National Community Fundraising Executive to lead the development, growth, and delivery of our community fundraising and flagship events strategy nationwide. This is a pivotal role within a growing fundraising team. The successful candidate will drive income growth through national campaigns, third-party events, supporter-led initiatives, and structured community engagement, ensuring that Sensational Kids builds a sustainable, scalable community fundraising model for the future.

 

What We’re Looking For

We are looking for an experienced and motivated community fundraising executive to lead and grow Sensational Kids’ national community and events income. This role requires a highly organised, commercially aware and relationship-focused individual who can scale campaigns while delivering excellent supporter care.

• Proven experience in community and/or events fundraising.
• Strong experience delivering campaigns against income targets.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.
• Self-motivated, strategic, and comfortable working independently.
• Experience managing national campaigns or large-scale events.
• Ability to work to income targets.
• Experience using digital fundraising platforms and CRM systems.
• Passion for making a difference in the lives of children and families.

 

About Sensational Kids

Sensational Kids is a national charity and social enterprise in Ireland committed to transforming the lives of children with additional needs. Our vision is simple: to make high-quality therapy services accessible and affordable for every child, regardless of circumstance.

Timely, Evidence-Based Therapy for Children and Adolescents
At Sensational Kids, we provide timely, evidence-based therapies and assessments for children and adolescents who might otherwise face long public waiting lists for essential services. By bridging this gap, we ensure that every child has access to the support they need – when they need it most – so no child is left behind. Sensational Kids operational four provincial child development centres across Ireland:

• Kildare Town
• Clones – Co Monaghan
• Claremorris – Co Mayo
• Clonakilty – West Cork

Sensational Kids Training Hub – Workshops & Digital Learning
Our Training Hub empowers educators, therapists, and parents with the knowledge and skills to support children’s development effectively through professional workshops and online learning opportunities.

Sensational Kids Shop – Sensory Toys, Educational Resources & Therapy Tools
The Sensational Kids Shop provides sensory toys, educational resources and therapy tools designed to support children’s learning and development. Every purchase directly supports our mission, funding affordable therapy services for children across Ireland.

 

Position In the Organisation

The National Community Fundraising Executive will work closely with colleagues across fundraising, communications, clinical teams, and leadership to support the growth of Sensational Kids’ income and impact at both regional and national level.

 

Main Purpose of the Role

The National Community Fundraising Executive will lead and grow Sensational Kids’ community and events fundraising portfolio nationwide. In this role, you will proactively design, manage and scale a balanced portfolio of flagship campaigns, third-party events, and community fundraising initiatives. You will build strong supporter journeys, maximise engagement and retention, and ensure delivery of ambitious income targets. This role requires a strategic thinker who can balance long-term planning with hands-on campaign execution, ensuring strong ROI and sustainable income growth.

 

Key Responsibilities

Community & Events Strategy
• Develop and implement a national community and events fundraising strategy aligned with organisational income targets.
• Build and manage a balanced annual calendar of campaigns and events.
• Identify opportunities to scale successful initiatives nationally.
• Monitor ROI and refine delivery models to maximise income growth.

Events & Campaign Delivery
• Lead planning and execution of flagship fundraising campaigns.
• Support and steward third-party events and supporter-led initiatives.
• Ensure events are financially viable, well managed, and deliver excellent supporter experiences.
• Collaborate with Communications to maximise PR and digital reach.

Supporter Engagement & Stewardship
• Develop structured supporter journeys to maximise retention and repeat participation.
• Provide high-quality supporter care and recognition.
• Build strong relationships with schools, clubs, gyms, corporates, and community groups nationwide.
• Encourage long-term advocacy and engagement.

General Fundraising & Collaboration
• Collaborate with the wider fundraising team to support corporate fundraising, grants and individual giving strategies where appropriate.
• Use CRM systems to accurately record fundraising activity, manage pipelines and report on progress.
• Deliver agreed income and activity targets.
• Support the wider organisational strategy to develop income for capital projects, new services and long-term growth.

 

Essential Skills, Knowledge & Experience

• Minimum 3 years’ experience in community or events fundraising.
• Demonstrable experience delivering against income targets.
• Experience managing multiple campaigns simultaneously.
• Strong presentation and communication skills.
• Excellent relationship-building and networking ability.
• Strong organisational and project management skills.
• Ability to work independently and show initiative.
• Experience using CRM systems and digital fundraising tools.
• Financial literacy with ability to manage campaign budgets.
• Full drivers licence access to a car, and willingness to travel nationally.
• Desirable Skills, Knowledge & Experience
• Experience scaling peer-to-peer fundraising campaigns.
• Knowledge of fundraising best practice and regulatory requirements.
• Experience supporting national fundraising strategies.
• Marketing or fundraising qualification/experience.

 

Values & Expectations

Everyone working at Sensational Kids is expected to

• Demonstrate a strong commitment to Sensational Kids’ mission: ensuring children with additional needs can access timely, impactful therapeutic support.
• Work in a way that reflects our family-centred, inclusive, respectful, and Neuroaffirmative values.
• Promote and uphold equity, diversity, inclusion, safeguarding, and health & safety policies.
• Act as a positive ambassador for Sensational Kids at all times.
• Collaborate across teams to maximise fundraising impact.
• Due to the nature of fundraising activity, the role may involve occasional evening and weekend work, with time off in lieu provided.

 

Key Internal Contacts

• Fundraising Team
• Communications & Marketing Team
• Clinical Teams
• Senior Leadership Team

What We Offer

• An opportunity to be part of a supportive, mission-driven team united by a shared purpose where your work directly contributes to brighter futures for children and families across Ireland.
• Health Cash Plan covering GP, prescriptions, counselling, and more.
• Birthday Bonus Day Off.
• Employee Assistance Program with counselling, wellbeing resources, and fitness programs.
• Free onsite parking.
• Remote working arrangement, with flexibility to work from home when possible, while remaining available for in-person meetings and travel as required.

 

Apply Today

To apply for this job opportunity at Sensational Kids, email your CV and cover letter outlining why you want to join our team to
Brian O’Neill, Fundraising Manager Brian@sensationalkids.ie

 

Sensational Kids is an equal opportunities employer