Fundraising Officer, Limerick

Employment Type:

Specified Purpose Contract, expected to run until at least September 2027

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 .

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.

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