GCN has an exciting opportunity and is looking to recruit a driven and engaging Temporary Commercial & Fundraising Executive to look after revenue streams for the organisation.

The Temporary Commercial & Fundraising Executive will identify funding and fundraising opportunities, connect to businesses and build relationships, showing them why advertising through Ireland’s LGBTQ+ media and partnering with GCN is advantageous for their brands.

The role requires a person with the ability to work on their own initiative and collaborate with the team, community groups, community leaders, our readers, brands, and all other stakeholders to deliver a vital community resource at the highest levels of professionalism and integrity. This is a temporary position from September 1 to the end of December 2026.

BENEFITS
By working with GCN, you’ll make a difference to the LGBTQ+ community in Ireland. You will also gain hands-on experience in workflow, generating sales, dealing with new and existing community and commercial partners, and managing budgets and targets, with the scope to introduce new initiatives. As the GCN Temporary Commercial & Fundraising Executive, you will also be in regular contact with other media reps, NGOs, state-sponsored funding agencies and media/creative agencies, giving you invaluable connections across Ireland. In addition, revenue generation through sales is complemented by an incentivised bonus structure.

REQUIREMENTS

• Ability Skills: Computer Literacy (Word, Excel, PowerPoint), Creativity, Sales/Marketing
• Competency Skills: Collaboration, Initiative, Management, Networking, Communications,
  and Interpersonal Skills.
• Additional Skills: Excellent spoken & written English, Proficient in Google Ad Manager
  and CRM.
• Manage time effectively and balance multiple work demands, working to tight deadlines
  and meeting targets within budget.

WHAT YOU’LL BE DOING

• You will be responsible for the day-to-day sales and fundraising operations, including managing a CRM database, working towards regular targets, as well as setting deadlines for GCN and its commercial partners.
• In addition, you will be responsible for: collating and submitting all relevant materials for records, including post-campaign reports for clients & partners; supporting monthly reconciliation process with the finance team; maintaining online fundraising platforms and associated communication tools; maintaining and updating GCN’s client database.
• Researching and working on grants and funding applications for the organisation in collaboration with the Managing Editor and NXF Board.
• Generating an accurate revenue forecast based on commercial activity and ensuring that the GCN Managing Editor is supported in managing the day-to-day opex.
• Working on creating sustainable partnerships with other organisations, brands and businesses (community and commercial) to ensure revenue diversification.
• Selling across platforms with a specific focus on revenue through print and digital channels, fostering sponsorship opportunities.
• Reviewing and working on expanding GCN’s digital offering, ensuring we remain relevant and up to date with the latest technologies and platforms. This will include leading GCN’s presence and strategy on LinkedIn, creating bespoke content and content strategy to foster corporate connections, funding and business opportunities.
• Working with existing and new clients to provide them with the best advertising plan based on their budget and business needs. This includes specific knowledge of print advertising, display ads, and GCN’s digital offering.
• Working on The GALAS, Ireland’s LGBTQ+ Awards. This includes supporting the event by assisting with the budget, securing sponsorships, working on the rollout of the various announcements online and ensuring all deliverables are met for partners and sponsors.
• Fostering sustainable and ongoing working relationships with clients and brands that are mutually beneficial.
• Guiding clients creatively through how best to speak to GCN’s audience. This includes assistance with and guidance on practices and creatives for display ads and social media ads and campaigns.
• Managing sponsorship opportunities for GCN fundraising events and, when applicable, curating prizes for raffles and similar initiatives.
• Working collaboratively with colleagues across the organisation to maximise fundraising income and nurture a supportive fundraising culture.

Previous experience would be desirable but optional. Training will be given on the job. Please apply to [email protected] with a cover letter and CV. The deadline for applications is 5pm on Friday, August 7. Experience at lower levels will be considered if the candidate can demonstrate extensive knowledge or transferable solid skills in key areas, alongside a willingness and desire to learn with the objective of advancing their career.

GCN is the trading name of the National LGBT Federation CLG, a registered charity. Charity Number: 20034580.

GCN define diversity as valuing everyone as an individual – we appreciate all our employees, volunteers, readers, contributors, and clients as people. Harnessing these differences creates a productive environment in which everybody feels valued, where their talents are fully utilised and organisational and personal goals are met.

We are committed to employment practices that promote diversity and inclusion in employment regardless of age, disability, gender identity, sex, marriage and civil partnership status, pregnancy and maternity status, race, religion, or belief. Please note we reserve the right to close or extend this position depending on application numbers. Therefore, we would urge candidates to apply as soon as possible.