Month: September 2021

Friends of Breastfeeding is seeking to convene a subcommittee of digital marketers and  content creators, led by our Communications and Marketing Trustee, to work on a number of exciting campaigns/projects we have under development and contribute to our day to day activities which increase Friends of Breastfeeding visibility, engage our audiences and support the charity’s long-term strategy. FoBF is a completely voluntary registered charity, providing peer breastfeeding support all over Ireland. We are a small but committed team with big plans for the future of the charity. Since the Covid-19 pandemic we have shifted much  of our service provision to online and social media. We are looking to consolidate and improve our online offerings in tandem with the return to providing in person peer support. This is an exciting opportunity to work as part of a team in developing our ‘third service stream’ of digital information and support and lead special campaigns, such as fundraising and awards campaigns. The Role: Friends of Breastfeeding is seeking individuals with digital marketing and/or content creation expertise. If you have experience or training in this area and want to play a key role in developing the look and feel of our digital activity, we are eager to hear from you. Depending on skills your responsibilities may include the following: Creating, delivering, evaluating and optimising digital marketing strategies aligned to organisational strategyManage and create...

Friends of Breastfeeding is seeking an experienced Fundraising Officer to join our National Committee. This role will be a Trustee of the charity and National Committee member.  FoBF is a completely voluntary run registered charity, providing peer breastfeeding support all over Ireland. We are a small but committed team and take great satisfaction in positively impacting the development, health, learning and wellbeing of Irish children, as well as maternal health and wellbeing. The Role: Friends of Breastfeeding is seeking an individual with training or experience experience of fundraising in the charitable sector. Previous voluntary experience serving on a Board or Committee is desirable.  This is an exciting opportunity to join our organisation at a pivotal time and to build a new fundraising strategy from the ground up. If you want to play a key role in improving the health of Irish women and children we are eager to hear from you. Depending on skills and experience your responsibilities will include the following: To create and deliver a new fundraising strategy aligned to organisational strategy and plansTo maintain existing income streams and develop/establish new fundraising opportunities and revenue streams ;To build and manage donor, supporter and partner relationships with the objective of increasing  sources of sustainable funding for the charity;Explore opportunities with new and emerging fundraising technologies;Regularly inspecting the charity’s finances together with the Treasurer to advise the Board of...

Friends of Breastfeeding is seeking a Company Secretary to join our Board of Directors/Trustees and National Committee. This role will be a Board Director and Trustee of the charity.  FoBF is a completely voluntary run registered charity, providing peer breastfeeding support all over Ireland. We are a small but committed team and take great satisfaction in positively impacting the development, health, learning and wellbeing of Irish children, as well as maternal health and wellbeing. The Role: Friends of Breastfeeding are seeking individuals with Company Secretary training or experience to provide us with comprehensive legal, governance, compliance and administrative support and guidance.  If you have experience and training in this area we are eager to hear from you. The charity is in the process of reviewing its legal structure, providing an exciting opportunity to be involved in that process and in mapping out new governance structures.  Depending on skills your responsibilities may include the following: Ensuring that the charity is compliant with all relevant statutory and regulatory requirements, including ensuring that the charity is compliant with all relevant voluntary, statutory, and other regulatory requirements;Ensuring the charity is in compliance with the Charities Governance Compliance Code and that the charity’s Governance Record Compliance Form is maintained and kept up to date; Ensuring that the charity’s statutory registers are kept up to date;Handle all necessary filings with the Companies Registration Office and Charities...