Your new company
We are working exclusively with Children in Crossfire, a respected international development charity founded in 1996 by Richard Moore. His personal story of resilience and compassion continues to inspire the organisation’s mission and global impact. Children in Crossfire envisions a compassionate world where every child can reach their full potential. Their mission is to work with others to tackle the injustices of poverty affecting children, and they live by the values of Compassion, Accountability, Partnership, and Equality. The organisation delivers Early Childhood Education (ECE) programmes in Tanzania and Ethiopia, and Global Citizenship Education (GCE) across Ireland through its “Educating the Heart” initiative. With a strong foundation in the North West, they are now expanding their fundraising footprint into Greater Belfast and you could be at the heart of that growth.
Your new role
As Fundraising Co-ordinator, you will lead the development and delivery of a strategic fundraising plan focused on the Greater Belfast area. Reporting to the Head of Fundraising and Communications, you’ll engage with corporate partners, churches, and schools, while organising high-impact fundraising events and cultivating supporter-led initiatives.
Key responsibilities include:
- Building and nurturing relationships with corporate prospects and community organisations
- Developing and delivering a schools fundraising strategy across Northern Ireland
- Organising high-return fundraising events and supporting community-led fundraising groups
- Collaborating with internal teams to maximise engagement and impact
- Managing budgets, reporting on progress, and maintaining CRM records
What you’ll need to succeed
- Minimum 3 years’ paid experience in a fundraising role
- Proven track record of meeting income targets
- Strong relationship-building and communication skills
- Ability to manage volunteers and work independently
- Confidence using CRM systems (Access CRM preferred)
- A proactive, organised, and mission-driven approach
- Willingness to travel across NI and occasionally work evenings/weekends
- Advanced Microsoft Excel skills
- Alignment with Children in Crossfire’s values: Compassion, Accountability, Partnership, Equality
What you’ll get in return
This is a fantastic opportunity to join a purpose-driven organisation with a supportive and friendly culture. In return for your contribution, you will receive:
- Salary: £34,834 per annum
- Hybrid Working: 4 days from home, 1 day per week in the Derry office (flexible day)
- Annual Leave: 25 days plus 10 bank holidays, increasing to 30 days with service
- Birthday Leave: Half day off on your birthday
- Private Healthcare: Provided through Aviva
- Half-Day Draw: Regular staff draw for an additional half day off
- Culture: Supportive, collaborative, and values-led working environment
- Purpose: A meaningful role contributing to global change and child-focused development
What you need to do now
If you’re interested in this role, click ‘apply now’ to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call Matthew McArthur on .
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