Meet The Fundraising Team #TeamCRC

We are excited to introduce you to our fantastic fundraising team who combined have over 40 years’ experience in the world of fundraising.

Each team member has a unique skill set and various experience and combined, they truly are a dream team.

To get in touch with The Fundraising Team, please email fundraising@crc.ie

Živa Newman Head of Fundraising

Živa joined the CRC in December 2016 and is responsible for developing and implementing the CRC’s overall fundraising strategy and leading the Fundraising Team in securing additional funding to support essential services delivery. Živa’s not for profit experience is varied including the work in the overseas aid agency Interserve UK and DCU Educational Trust. Živa holds a MA from UCD and MBSc from IMI. Živa has over 15 years’ leadership experience gained in the not for profit and private sectors.

Veron Elliott Community Fundraising and Events Coordinator & Fundraiser of the year nominee for the 2022 Charity Excellence Awards

Veron joined the CRC as a volunteer in September 2001 supporting various fundraising events and the following year became a member of the CRC Fundraising Team. She is passionate about the work of the CRC having availed of the services provided for her daughter since 1991. Veron has experience in running high profile events and working closely with fundraising volunteers and CRC stakeholders.

Báirbre Dolan Senior Trusts, Foundations, and Grants Executive

Báirbre joined the CRC in September 2021. She has been working in the non-profit sector for over 4 years and has experience in trusts, grants, and foundations, capital development, and legacy fundraising. She is passionate about working for social causes that positively impact people’s lives. At the CRC, Báirbre is responsible for fundraising from trusts and foundations, which raise vital funds to support projects across the many services in our organisation.

Kerri-Ann Warren Digital Fundraising and Marketing Executive

Kerri-Ann joined The CRC in March 2022. She has been working in the non profit sector for 4 years and her experience varies between community fundraising, corporate fundraising, digital fundraising, and social media marketing. She has qualifications in both PR and Digital Marketing. Kerri-Ann’s interest in fundraising began at a young age and she has always had a strong passion for helping people and making a difference.