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Wednesday, 12th November 2025 |
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Funding Executive |
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IMMA |
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€37,919 p.a. |
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Full-Time Position |
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Kilmainham, Dublin, Ireland |
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Wednesday, 26th November 2025 |
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About IMMA
The Irish Museum of Modern Art, based in what was the Royal Hospital Kilmainham, an extraordinary 17th century building, set upon a hilltop of 48 acres overlooking the river Liffey, is a witness to at least a millennium of change. All of which feeds into our contemporary thinking and commitment to celebrate this remarkable site. At IMMA we have begun to create a space unique with contemporary culture. This is a space where local and global connect, a space where contemporary art and contemporary life meet, challenge and inspire one another.
Role Overview
To work across IMMA’s development activities, as part of a team driving income generation to enhance and grow IMMA’s programmes. To work with the Development Team to implement the department’s fundraising strategy and with specific ownership and responsibility for achieving an annual fundraising target.
Key Responsibilities
1. Fundraising
- Responsible for the stewardship and growth of IMMA’s Corporate Supporter portfolio, finan-cial and in-kind, with a primary focus on fundraising against the needs of the museum’s Strategic Plan 2024-2028.
- Responsible for the management, delivery, and growth of the IMMA MEMBERS programme, delivering against set KPIs.
- Responsible for achieving an agreed annual fundraising target, producing regular progress reports and forecasts against target.
- Build strong long-term relationships in both the cultural and commercial sectors for the ben-efit of the museum and its goals.
- Lead out on the generation and timely submission of compelling funding proposals to pro-spective supporters as required.
- In consultation with the Development Manager, contribute to the cultivation and stewardship of IMMA’s individual donor programmes – for both our national and international chapters.
- Proactively contribute to the growth of the team’s pipeline, engaging in research, identifica-tion, cultivation and solicitation of relevant prospects to reach your development target.
- Complete timely administrative functions associated with the role including regular updating of CRM.
- Proactively identify areas for improvement and provide practical suggestions and support to implement improvements.
- Support the Development Team with the organisation of any fundraising events and initia-tives.
- Complete other fundraising duties as required.
2. Representing IMMA
- Act as a brand ambassador for IMMA with private patrons, members, corporate supporters, funders, and other stakeholders.
- Represent IMMA and act as an advocate at all stakeholder/ development events as required.
- Represent IMMA at industry conferences and workshops as required.
3. Cross Functional
- Prioritise internal relationship building across the museum to enhance knowledge sharing and streamline processes, particularly to support the delivery of fundraising events, proposals and collateral.
- Work closely with the Audiences team to maximise the visibility of IMMA’s giving programmes.
- Participate in cross functional working groups as required.
Why Work with IMMA?
At IMMA, we are proud to offer:
• Opportunity to get involved in IMMA’s 2024-2028 Strategy, development of key themes in response to current global cultural concerns which will shape our programming over the next five years.
• Progressive, hybrid working model.
• The opportunity to work in a beautiful serene historic 17th Century Building surrounded by 48 acres of Meadows and Gardens – an oasis in Dublin City.
• Free Parking / Secure Bike Sheds.
• Career development opportunities through mentoring, coaching, and training.
• Government Pension Scheme
• Employee Wellbeing Committee.
• Employee Assistance Programme.
• Generous Public Sector leave benefits.
• Strong values-based and inclusive culture.
• Strong commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion.
• Great team environment working to our Core Tenets: Contemporary, Inclusion, Innovation, Collaboration and Globally Connected.
• Valuable experience at a leading cultural institution.
• Opportunities to attend special museum events and exhibitions.
• Networking opportunities with professionals in the museum and cultural sectors.
Salary
The salary for this role is in line with public sector pay scales, starting at €37,919, Point 1 of the Grade Executive Officer Standard (PPC) scale, as of 1st August 2025.
The Full Time Salary Scale: €37,919; €37,919; €39,860; €40,956; €43,094; €45,010; €46,864; €48,711; €50,519; €52,366; €54,207; €56,160; €57,469; LSI 1 €59,335; LSI 2 €61,216
Candidates should note the Irish Museum of Modern Art complies with Department of Public Expenditure and Reform and guidelines on Public Sector pay and conditions of employment and entry level will be at Point 1 of this Grade. |
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What We Are Looking For
The successful candidate will have:
• Relevant 3rd level qualification and a minimum of 12 months experience in professional fund-raising.
• Experience of preparing successful funding proposals and the ability to write compelling copy, articulate clearly and succinctly, and give confident and engaging presentations
• Experience managing an extensive and varied portfolio of stakeholders.
• Excellent relationship-building and communications skills, both written and verbal.
• Attention to detail and the ability to communicate passionately about IMMA’s programmes and the potential they hold for our supporters.
• Confident networker who can act as an ambassador for IMMA and develop contacts in sup-port of the organisation.
• Experience working in a target driven environment.
• Ambitious and competent at delivering in a past paced environment.
• Excellent team player, flexible and adaptable.
• Experience planning and delivering high quality events.
• Proficiency with Presentation and design software including MS PowerPoint.
• Experience ultising CRM software to manage, prospect and track KPI’s, for example One-Page CRM.
• Experience using Wordpress and iRaiser would be an advantage. |
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Contract Details
• Contract Type: Specific Purpose
• Hours: Monday to Friday, 35 hours per week, net of breaks
• Location: IMMA, Military Road, The Royal Hospital Kilmainham, Kilmainham, Dublin 8
How to Apply
To apply for this exciting opportunity, please submit the following:
1. A tailored cover letter explaining your suitability for the role.
2. A current curriculum vitae.
Applications should be submitted via
https://imma.bamboohr.com/careers/66?source=aWQ9MTU%3D
Closing date for receipt of applications: 26 November 2025
Interview dates: 09 December 2025
Commencement Date: December 2025
For further assistance or reasonable accommodations during the application process, please email
Join Our Team
IMMA is an equal-opportunity employer, deeply committed to promoting equality, diversity, and inclusion. We actively encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds and experiences. We value the richness that a diverse team brings to our work, enhancing both staff and visitor experiences. |
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Tetiana Shchukina |
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0830804726 |
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tetiana.shchukina@imma.ie |
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Royal Hospital Kilmainham, Military Rd, Kilmainham, Dublin 8, D08 FW31. |
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