Experience

Peter McVerry Trust

• Ireland
• Non-profit Organizations
• 200 - 300 Employee

• Head of Regional Fundraising

  • Jan 2022 - Present

• Head of Events

  • Jan 2020 - Mar 2022

  County Dublin, Ireland

• Head of Fundraising & Marketing

  • May 2016 - Jan 2020



Arthritis Ireland

• Ireland
• Non-profit Organizations
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Fundraising Manager

  • Oct 2012 - May 2016

  Dublin As the Fundraising Manager with Arthritis Ireland, I had responsibility, along with the team, to deliver the organisation's fundraising strategy and goals, within the larger organisational strategy. Within my role, I was responsible for developing and driving the following areas; Donor Development and Stewardship -Management of Donor Acquisition through Face to Face fundraising - including management of all process & procedures, relationship management with third party agencies… Show more As the Fundraising Manager with Arthritis Ireland, I had responsibility, along with the team, to deliver the organisation's fundraising strategy and goals, within the larger organisational strategy. Within my role, I was responsible for developing and driving the following areas; Donor Development and Stewardship -Management of Donor Acquisition through Face to Face fundraising - including management of all process & procedures, relationship management with third party agencies, development of campaign materials, budget management and ongoing tracking and performance on campaign. -Implementation of donor development and stewardship programme across all fundraising activity participants -Planning and Delivery of all campaigns including National Raffle - both on and offline, Children with Arthritis Month, Physical Challenge events and more. - Management of relationships with printers, designers, third party providers and agencies. Worked closely with communications team to properly communicate impact of organisation to drive fundraising activity and interest. Ensured adherence to best practice regarding Direct Mail, Data Protection, Guiding Principles for Fundraising. Show less



ISPCC

• Ireland
• Non-profit Organizations
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Regional Fundraiser

  • Jan 2012 - Oct 2012

  Dublin Project Manager on 2 national fundraising projects. Childline 7-A-Side Soccer Challenge and Cheerios Childline Breakfast Together Week. Managed all aspects of projects including planning, communications, recruitment of participants, art & design, sponsorship & fulfilment. Helped grow Breakfast Event by over 600 participants from previous year.



Dundalk Simon Community

• Community Fundraiser

  • Aug 2009 - Dec 2011

  Dundalk, Co Louth I was responsible for fundraising campaigns and the communications that goes with them. Dundalk Simon Community raises funds in the counties of Louth, Meath, Cavan and Monaghan and some of our fundraising includes Direct Mail, One off Donor Led events and large group fundraising events. Dundalk Simon is one of 8 Simon Communities nationally.



Belvedere College

• Development and Alumni Manager

  • Jul 2008 - Aug 2009

  Establishing contacts with Alumni and maintaining existing relationships, Encouraging Alumni to revisit the college, fundraising for ongoing capital development projects.



Biobank Ireland

• Operations Manager

  • Oct 2007 - Jul 2008

  Biobank Ireland is a charitable foundation promoting the establishment of an All Ireland Biobank Network to fast-track cancer research. As Operations Manager I was responsible for raising the profile of the organisation, and establishing best practice methods in the office. I organised 3 major conferences in conjunction with Royal College of Physicians, Molecular Medicine Ireland and the Marble Arch Group on International Biobanking. Was involved in securing of a Vodafone Ireland World… Show more Biobank Ireland is a charitable foundation promoting the establishment of an All Ireland Biobank Network to fast-track cancer research. As Operations Manager I was responsible for raising the profile of the organisation, and establishing best practice methods in the office. I organised 3 major conferences in conjunction with Royal College of Physicians, Molecular Medicine Ireland and the Marble Arch Group on International Biobanking. Was involved in securing of a Vodafone Ireland World of Difference Award to sponsor first full time technician Show less



The Alzheimer Society of Ireland

• Fundraising Executive

  • Jan 2006 - Sep 2007

  I was part of a team of three organising and running fundraising events for the Alzheimer Society, who provide services and information to those living with dementia in Ireland. Assisted in overseeing 2 major national campaigns, the first one of which was turned around in tight time lines with no major sponsor. Responsible for managing teams of up to 40 volunteers who assisted in campaign fulfilment, reducing costs considerably. Efforts resulted in unearned income totals of 3.2… Show more I was part of a team of three organising and running fundraising events for the Alzheimer Society, who provide services and information to those living with dementia in Ireland. Assisted in overseeing 2 major national campaigns, the first one of which was turned around in tight time lines with no major sponsor. Responsible for managing teams of up to 40 volunteers who assisted in campaign fulfilment, reducing costs considerably. Efforts resulted in unearned income totals of 3.2 million euro per year. First and main contact for queries on events or fundraising campaigns. Involved in liaison with Chamber Offices to promote CSR within local business network Show less