Community Foundation NI

Director of Fundraising and Philanthropy opportunity now closed and candidate successfully appointed

Who we are:

The Community Foundation for NI is a local, independent charitable trust that provides grants and support to local communities in Northern Ireland. Reaching thousands of groups, charities and causes across Northern Ireland we have 45 years of experience to share and access to a global network of Community Foundations working at grassroots and at a regional level.

What we do:

Our work is based around three main areas

• making grants to local charities and community groups to enable them to support their beneficiaries across a wide range of themes and issues
• developing, managing and delivering programmes which address specific social issues that we have identified such as housing and homelessness and human rights. Programmes can include training, mentoring, capacity building as well as grants
• working collaboratively to influence policy, advocating for communities and using impact and knowledge to inform policy and practice

What we’re looking for:

We are looking for some-one committed to positive social change and improving the lives of people in Northern Ireland, able to actively listen and collaborate non-judgementally internally and externally. They will be able to lead and inspire the wider staff team, our Trustees, our ambassadors and new and existing donors.  You will also have a proven track record in cost effective fund-raising for a charity, with the knowledge and experience of developing, delivering, achieving and reporting on fund-raising plans.

For more info and how to apply:

Find out more by downloading the Information Pack below. Feel free to contact Engage Director Patrick Minne on 07792 509003 for a confidential discussion on the role. If you want to apply, submit a three-page CV, a completed Supplementary Questions form and an Equal Opps form by email to Engage at apply@engageexec.co.uk, by Noon on Monday 12 February 2024.