Employment Type: Specified Purpose Contract, expected to run until at least September 2027
Purpose+Impact is assisting NOVAS with the recruitment of a Fundraising Officer to support the organisation’s fundraising activities and donor engagement work across a range of community, corporate, and campaign-based initiatives.
Based in Limerick and reporting to the Fundraising Manager, the role will involve working closely with donors, volunteers, schools, community groups, and corporate partners, while supporting fundraising campaigns and maintaining accurate donor records and fundraising data.
The successful candidate will join a fundraising team supporting the work of an organisation that provides services to people experiencing homelessness and housing insecurity across Ireland.
About NOVAS
NOVAS is a Registered Charity and Approved Housing Body working with single adults, couples, and families who are experiencing homelessness or are at risk of homelessness. Established in Limerick in 2002, the organisation now employs approximately 300 staff and operates more than 30 services across Limerick, Dublin, Clare, Kerry, Cork, and Tipperary.
Services include emergency accommodation, transitional housing, homelessness prevention, tenancy sustainment, mental health supports, and recovery-focused services.
NOVAS is a Trauma Informed Practice Organisation, with collaboration, respect, diversity, and trust embedded within its approach to both service delivery and internal working relationships.
The Role
The Fundraising Officer will support a broad range of fundraising and donor engagement activities, including:
- Supporting community donors, volunteers, schools, sponsored participants, and corporate partners
- Assisting with fundraising campaigns and events
- Supporting donor stewardship activities including calls, visits, receipting, record keeping, and follow-up
- Maintaining donor records and fundraising data accurately
- Assisting with grant applications and prospect research
- Supporting corporate volunteering activities and fundraising partnerships
- Assisting with the delivery of the annual Christmas campaign and Sleep Out initiative
- Creating and posting fundraising-related social media content
- Working with service managers to identify fundraising needs across the organisation
The role will involve some travel and occasional evening or weekend work.
Person Specification
Candidates should be able to demonstrate:
- Experience in donor engagement, fundraising, campaign support, community engagement, or event coordination
- Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities
- Good written and verbal communication skills
- Confidence engaging with supporters, volunteers, and community groups
- Experience facilitating presentations or public engagement activities
- A flexible and collaborative approach to work
The following would be advantageous:
- Experience in the charity or not-for-profit sector
- Experience using donor databases such as Salesforce
- Knowledge of fundraising best practice and GDPR requirements in Ireland
- A relevant third-level qualification
- A full driver’s licence and access to a car
Benefits
NOVAS offers a range of supports and benefits including:
- 26 days annual leave plus public holidays
- Pension contribution scheme
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Funded training and professional development
- Support for further education
- Sick pay scheme
- Enhanced maternity leave
- Regular supervision and support structures
Applications
To apply, please submit your CV. Applications close at 9am on 22 May (Fri) 2026.
Queries may be directed to Damian Penston at damian@purposeandimpact.org.
Recruitment for the Fundraising Officer 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.
