Service: Fundraising Department
Location: Limerick
Duration: Specific Purpose Contract
Hours: 40 hours per week
Post Reference No: HR260210
Published: 23rd February 2026
Application Closing Date: 9th of March 2026
NOVAS is a not for profit organisation and Approved Housing Body. We work with single adults, couples and families who are homeless or at risk of being homeless. We provide a range of support services and accommodation. We have over 300 staff, and more than 30 services in Limerick, Dublin, Clare, Kerry, Cork and Tipperary including residential homeless services, social housing and community based services for tenancy sustainment, homelessness prevention, mental health and recovery.
This Fundraising Manager role is a Specified Purpose Contract to meet resource gaps in the Fundraising Department arising from maternity leave and will potentially last for 12 months or the duration of time that the resource gap continues. The role is vital to the effective provision of sustainable funding of our organisation and its work for clients and tenants. NOVAS is a Trauma Informed practice organisation and the principles of collaboration, diversity, respect and trust are embedded in our way of working together. Our services are provided through support of our partners in local government through the Local Authorities, HSE, and other donors and funders
Essential Skills and Knowledge (Please click here to for the Job Description with complete Person Specification)
- Five years’ experience in a fundraising role.
- At least one year’s experience of people management.
- Experience of managing a programme for at least one of the following: corporate partnership, community fundraising, trusts & grants, legacy & bequests, or major donor fundraising programmes.
- Highly effective presentational skills, including a proven track record of public speaking, with the ability to build positive and high value relationships across arange of sectors, individuals and organisations.
- Excellent communication skills including copywriting of fundraising appeals and newsletters and social media posts
- Excellent management and organisational skills with a proven ability to work in an organised, proactive, flexible and self-directed manner with a passion to provide excellent donor care.
- Proficient in CRM systems (ideally Salesforce).
- Full driver’s licence and access to own car.
We offer a competitive benefit package including 26 days annual leave pro rata, access to further education supports and contributory pension.
Recruitment for the Fundraising Manager position is being managed by Purpose+Impact. We are committed to the principles of justice, equity, diversity and inclusion and encourage applications from interested parties regardless of race, national origin, age, disability, relationship status, religion, expression or identity, and are happy to support accessibility needs in our recruitment process.Queries may be directed to Damian Penston (damian@purposeandimpact.org).
