Treasurer

Deirdre Gavin

Deirdre believes that strong financial stewardship is the quiet foundation of any organisation pursuing meaningful change.
deirdre gavin

Deirdre brings over a decade of not-for-profit finance, funding and governance experience to her role as Treasurer.

Background

Deirdre has worked in the not-for-profit sector since 2015 with multiple NGOs, primarily in project implementation and management, youth advocacy, development education and philanthropy funding. She has held roles in project and funding management and on the operational side of NGOs, reporting to boards on financial and governance matters. She is no stranger to collaborating with international partners on projects across Europe, Vietnam and Tanzania. Deirdre currently works for a consulting company that supports government ministries and agencies overseas with their strategic plans.

Approach & philosophy

Deirdre believes good governance and transparent financial management are what free an organisation to focus on its mission. She treats budgets and reporting not as constraints but as tools that build trust with funders, partners and communities and keep ambitious work grounded and sustainable.

Recognition

Recognised by boards and colleagues for dependable financial stewardship and for bringing clarity and rigour to funding and reporting across complex, multi-country NGO programmes.
At a glance
Based in
Dublin, Co. Dublin
Role
Treasurer
Education
Degree in Business & Management; Masters in Environmental Management
specialisms
Project & funding management, Not-for-profit finance, governance,
previous roles
Roles across multiple NGOs since 2015 in development education, philanthropy funding and youth advocacy
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Areas of focus

Financial stewardship
Overseeing budgets, reporting and controls so the organisation's resources are managed transparently and sustainably.
Funding & grant management
Drawing on experience across European and international programmes to support strong, well-managed funding relationships.
Governance
Helping the board meet its financial and governance responsibilities with clarity and confidence.

Upcoming events

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03 Oct 2026
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Gathering for Seeds & Seeds Saving

Join us and Conor O'Kane for our yearly adventure into seeds and seed saving! A gathering for seeds. This year we are inviting people to come together to celebrate seeds and deepen their connection with seeds, and share reverence for these tiny packets of potential and wisdom! There will be a balance of the practicalities […]

Facilitator:
Joanne Fullerton
27 Sep 2026
10
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Introduction to Small- Scale Dairy Farming & Processing

What does it take to produce truly local, nourishing food — from healthy animals and healthy soil to a delicious piece of cheese? Join us at Síolta Chroí for a fascinating one-day introduction to small-scale regenerative dairy farming, cheese-making and food production, led by Gypsy from Leitrim Hill Creamery. Gypsy and her family run a […]

Facilitator:
Joanne Fullerton
04 Feb 2027
06
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An Introduction to Regenerative agriculture /Agroecology - Tyrone

What if farming could work better for farmers and the land? Our hope is simple: That farmers can make a fair living from farming, while leaving their farms in a better condition for the next generation than when they inherited them. Síolta Chroí are delighted to invite farmers from Tyrone and the surrounding areas to […]

Facilitator:
Joanne Fullerton
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