BirdWatch Ireland, an environmental NGO and conservation group, have two news exciting opportunities. The organisation are looking for a Fundraising and Membership Officer and a Head of Administration and Finance to join their team.

Fundraising and Membership Officer

Birdwatch Ireland are seeking a highly motivated individual with suitable experience in fundraising.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and grow membership in terms of revenues and numbers
• Enhance membership services, including extensive use of Customer Relationship Management (CRM)
• Manage development, implementation of, and migration to, new membership database
• Develop fundraising activities and initiatives
• Develop and manage the organisation’s retail services
• Raise funds through donor and bequest-based initiatives
• Develop and implement new revenue streams and opportunities in line with BirdWatch
  Ireland’s 2020 Vision strategy document.
• Manage and perform to agreed timelines, budgets and targets as set by the Head of
  Administration & Finance in line with the organisation’s objectives.
• Manage all activities and projects as per the organisation’s processes and internal controls,
  including their introduction, implementation and ongoing development in line with best
  practice.
• Develop and maintain strong working relationships across all departments within the
  organisation, and with key external stakeholders, e.g., major donors.
• Represent the organisation as required on all areas of fundraising in line with its objectives.
  Recruit, organise and inspire volunteers as necessary for any fundraising

Head of Administration and Finance

BirdWatch Ireland are seeking a qualified accountant with a keen commercial sense to lead a highly driven team of 4-6. The team will be involved in the area of  finance, business planning and budgeting, administration and IT, fundraising, membership, branches, public relations, and communications.

Key Responsibilities:

• Analyse and present regular and ad hoc financial reports in an accurate and timely manner,
  clearly communicating monthly and annual financial statements
• Oversee all financial, project, program and grants accounting
• Ensure timely, accurate completion of all government, committee, funder donors and
  regulatory agency reports
• Oversee accounts payable, accounts receivable, purchasing, donations processing and
  Receipting
• Maintain accurate and complete reporting by establishing effective accounting systems and
  procedures for all initiatives and regional/remote offices
• Co-ordinate and lead the annual audit process
• Oversee and lead annual budgeting and planning process in conjunction with the Interim CEO and Senior Management Team
• Administer and review all financial plans and budgets, monitor progress and changes, and
  keep Senior Management Team up-to-date on the organization’s financial status
• Manage organizational cash flow and forecasting
• Implement a robust financial management and reporting system, including project
  Management
• Effectively communicate and present all critical financial matters to the Interim CEO and
  Senior Management Team
• Establish and implement internal controls, finance policies and procedures, administrative
  and IT systems to ensure that the organization’s day-to-day operational activities are efficient
  and effective, and in-line with approved strategic initiatives and budgetary allocations
• Work with the Fundraising and Membership Officer to evaluate, support and develop revenue
  streams, including analysing results and trends in support of membership and fund
  development activities
• Work with the Public Relations, Branches & Development Officer to evaluate, support and
  develop public relations, communications and the organisation’s network of branches