Jobs and Grants Boards
Welcome to our dedicated space for job opportunities and open grants within our philanthropic community. This page features the latest roles available with Philanthropy Ireland Members, Associate Members and Partners, as well as funding opportunities to support impactful initiatives, so whether you are seeking a new role in philanthropy or looking for grants to advance your work, you’ll find up-to-date listings here, so be sure to check back often.
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Jobs Board
Grants Board
Philanthropy Communications & Awareness Strategy Lead
by:
8 Oct 2025
Philanthropy Ireland
Dublin (Hybrid)
3-year fixed-term full-time contract (subject to ongoing funding) working 35 hours per week.
€58,847 - €69,157 (Higher Executive Officer Scale) depending on experience
Description
ABOUT THE ORGANISATION
Philanthropy Ireland is a dynamic membership organisation dedicated to advancing philanthropy in Ireland. Our aim is to cultivate a thriving community of philanthropic entities, fostering collaboration and innovation to address the most pressing societal challenges. Established in…
Requirements
THE ROLE
The Department of Rural, Community and Development, and the Gaeltacht, (DRCDG), launched the National Philanthropy Policy for Ireland 2024-2028 on 13 December 2023. The purpose of this Policy…
Compliance, Governance & Project Executive
by:
10 Oct 2025
Michael Guinee Charitable Foundation
Shannon Free Zone, Co Clare
Full-time, fixed-term with a view to permanency
Commensurate with experience
Description
The Michael Guinee Charitable Foundation (MGCF) is a newly established private charitable trust dedicated to creating positive change in communities across Ireland and beyond. Our mission is to support impactful initiatives through strategic grant-making, fostering social good and sustainable development.
Requirements
ABOUT YOU
You will bring:
- 3–5 years' experience in a similar project, operations and governance role in a charitable, philanthropic or professional services environment
- Strong organisational and…
Heart of the Community Fund 2025
The Ireland Funds
Closing Date:
26 September 2025
Description
What is the Heart of the Community Fund?
The Heart of the Community Fund is an open grant round designed to meet the needs of nonprofit organisations delivering vital services and supports to people across the island of Ireland.
The…
Partnership Funding 2026
The Arts Council
Closing Date:
2 October 2025
Description
Partnership Funding invests in and supports the essential infrastructure required to sustain and develop the arts across Ireland. It focuses on the development of arts programmes by local authorities and Ealaín na Gaeltachta.
IYF Flagship Fund 2025
Irish Youth Foundation
Closing Date:
17 October 2025
Description
Fund Objective
The Irish Youth Foundation is once again opening our Flagship Fund for 2025. The goal of this fund is to support projects and programmes around the country that are focused on lifting children and young people up and…
Cornavarrow and Slieveglass Wind Farms Community Benefit Funds
The Fermanagh Trust
Closing Date:
13 November 2025
Description
If your community organisation / project is located within 5km of either the Cornvarrow or Slieveglass Wind Farm you may be eligible to apply for a grant from the Cornavarrow and Slieveglass Wind Farm Community Benefit Funds.
The Equity in Action Fund
Community Foundation Northern Ireland
Closing Date:
Description
Purpose of the Fund
The Equity in Action Fund will support small-scale, innovative, and community-based initiatives that actively address and counter:
Hate crimes and hate incidents
The spread of misinformation and disinformation (particularly online)
The intersection of both, including how…
SWEF Enterprise Fund Start-Up Grant
Community Foundation Northern Ireland
Closing Date:
Description
Fund Guidelines and Criteria
Community Foundation NI is working in partnership with SWEF Enterprise Fund which helps young people from Northern Ireland develop their business idea and gain support with business investment that they would otherwise not be able to…
SWEF Enterprise Fund Business Grant
Community Foundation Northern Ireland
Closing Date:
Description
Fund Guidelines and Criteria
Community Foundation NI is working in partnership with SWEF Enterprise Fund which helps young people from Northern Ireland develop their business idea and gain support with business investment that they would otherwise not be able to…
The Hospital Saturday Fund
The Hospital Saturday Fund
Closing Date:
Description
The Hospital Saturday Fund is a registered charity whose aims are to provide assistance for registered health charities, hospices, medical organisations and individuals with a medical condition or disability.We can provide grants for medical projects, care, research or support of…