About basis.point
basis.point is Ireland’s leading collaborative philanthropic initiative within the funds industry and broader financial services ecosystem. Founded in 2014, the charity was born from a shared vision across the sector to harness collective effort and create long-term, sustainable change in educational opportunities for children and young people from underserved communities.
Since inception, basis.point has raised over €7.3 million, supporting over 40 projects and benefiting more than 35,000 children and young people nationwide. These initiatives focus on tackling educational disadvantage and enhancing life outcomes, working through trusted implementation partners to deliver real, measurable impact.
Our funding model is both inclusive and scalable. Corporate partners, major donors, and philanthropic foundations contribute at various sponsorship levels—from bronze to platinum tiers—allowing firms and individuals to align their social responsibility goals with evidence-led, high-impact programmes. Our growing network of supporters includes some of the most prominent names in financial services, including BBH, Maples Group, BNP Paribas, BNY Mellon, KPMG, Irish Funds, HSBC, and many others.
Our Governance and Leadership
basis.point is proud to operate under a strong, robust governance model, with deep transparency and accountability as core values. The organisation is guided by a highly experienced Board of Directors, all senior leaders from within the industry:
- Chair: Eoin Fitzgerald (BBH)
- Board Members: Eve Finn, Eimear Cowhey, Eimear O’Dwyer (Maples), Colm Clifford, Paul Daly (BNP Paribas), Frank Gannon (KPMG), Paul Kilcullen (BNY Mellon), Pat Lardner (Irish Funds), Laura Trimble (HSBC)
The organisation is led by CEO Edel O’Malley, supported by a small, dynamic team of five, and a committed Senior Leadership Team comprising:
- Edel O’Malley (CEO)
- Louise Egan (COO)
- Joanne Shaw – (Head of Marketing and Communications)
Visit www.basispoint.ie to learn more about our work and impact.
About the Role
This is a newly created role, designed to support basis.point at a key inflection point. As we aim to raise an additional €5 million over the next five years, we are investing in our capacity to build deeper and broader relationships with corporate donors, foundations, and major supporters.
The Corporate Fundraising & Partnership Officer will play a pivotal role in shaping and delivering this strategy. Working closely with the CEO and Senior Leadership Team, the successful candidate will help develop and drive a multi-year corporate fundraising plan, focused on sustainable income generation, strategic partnership building, and donor engagement at the highest levels.
This role combines business development, relationship management, and high-impact communication—ideal for someone who thrives in a strategic and externally-facing role.
Key Responsibilities
- Fundraising Strategy: Collaborate with the CEO and SLT to design and implement a multi-year corporate fundraising strategy in line with basis.point’s mission and growth targets.
- Business Development: Identify, engage, and convert new funding opportunities—this includes corporate sponsorships, employee giving schemes, ESG-aligned partnerships, and philanthropic foundations.
- Stakeholder Engagement: Cultivate and maintain relationships with senior decision-makers in corporate firms and foundations. Provide excellent stewardship to ensure long-term engagement.
- Proposal & Presentation Development: Prepare compelling, high-quality proposals, donor reports, and PowerPoint presentations tailored to C-suite stakeholders.
- Event Support & Visibility: Represent basis.point at corporate events, sector forums, and fundraising functions to drive visibility and cultivate relationships.
- Donor Communications: Collaborate with the Communications Manager to ensure timely, effective, and engaging donor updates and impact storytelling.
- Performance & Reporting: Track fundraising KPIs and donor engagement metrics. Regularly review strategies and tactics to ensure continued growth and success.
- Compliance & Governance: Ensure all fundraising activity adheres to ethical standards and statutory regulations.
Person Specification
We are seeking a relationship-focused and results-driven professional who brings a mix of strategic thinking, commercial awareness, and social impact passion.
Essential Skills and Experience
- Demonstrated success in corporate fundraising, major giving, business development, or a related income-generating role.
- Stakeholder management experience—a must. Proven ability to engage, influence, and maintain relationships at senior executive/C-suite level.
- Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, including experience writing proposals and delivering persuasive presentations.
- Strong working knowledge of Salesforce desirable
- Track record of managing multiple projects, deadlines, and deliverables.
- Strategic and proactive approach to pipeline development and donor engagement.
- Strong alignment with basis.point’s mission, and familiarity with CSR, ESG, and philanthropic trends.
Targets & Expectations
- The Corporate Fundraising & Partnership Officer will contribute to delivering our goal of €5 million in new funding by 2030.
- While targets will be tailored based on incoming donor pipeline and organisational priorities, the role will carry specific annual KPIs related to revenue generation, donor retention, and pipeline development.
Why Join basis.point?
This is a rare opportunity to join a trusted, high-impact charity at a time of strategic expansion. You will:
- Be part of a small, mission-driven team making a tangible difference in education across Ireland.
- Gain exposure to senior stakeholders across the Irish and global financial services community.
- Play a key role in shaping the next chapter of a respected, well-governed philanthropic organisation.
- Grow professionally in a collaborative, values-driven culture that rewards initiative and integrity.
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