Experience

Irish Chamber Orchestra

• Ireland
• Musicians
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Development Manager

  • May 2020 - Present

  As a member of the Executive Team, I am responsible for the development of Irish Chamber Orchestra's fundraising function, department, and portfolio, which includes Corporate Sponsorship, Corporate Partnerships; Major Donors; Individual Giving; Trusts and Foundations, as well as Legacy Giving. Another key aspect of my role is the shaping of the organisation's fundraising narrative and the introduction of same into all external communications. As a member of the Executive Team, I am responsible for the development of Irish Chamber Orchestra's fundraising function, department, and portfolio, which includes Corporate Sponsorship, Corporate Partnerships; Major Donors; Individual Giving; Trusts and Foundations, as well as Legacy Giving. Another key aspect of my role is the shaping of the organisation's fundraising narrative and the introduction of same into all external communications.



Galway Rape Crisis Centre

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

• Fundraising and Communications Manager

  • Mar 2019 - May 2020

  During my time with Galway RCC, I developed a sustainable and successful fundraising department for the organisation. A 3-year Fundraising Strategy, as well as an accompanying Marketing and Communications Strategy were developed in order to support the organisation's overall Organisational Strategy. Policies pertaining to fundraising, marketing, and communications were drafted and implemented across the organisation, creating a culture of fundraising therein.Set fundraising targets were reached by creating a diverse fundraising portfolio comprising of Corporate Partnerships, Sponsorships; an Individual Giving programme, as well as Trusts and Foundations, and Community Fundraising. The charity's profile was increased locally, regionally, and nationally as a result of strategic branding, planning, institutional marketing, and the commitment of high-profile ambassadors.



Galway Hospice Foundation

• Ireland
• Hospitals and Health Care
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Fundraising and Communications Officer

  • 2013 - Feb 2019

  Together with the team, I nurtured existing donor relationships and corporate partnerships, as well as identified and cultivated new donor and corporate support. I was responsible for the development and implementation of the charity's first ever Legacy Giving campaign, and together with the team, managed and executed fundraising events and campaigns. The development and implementation of new event concepts and campaigns were also central aspects of my role. In addition, I managed the charity's external communications and social media platforms.



MacDermot & Allen, Solicitors

• Researcher and Legal Executive

  • Jan 2009 - Jun 2013

  In this role, I undertook research pertaining to various areas of legal expertise on behalf of the solicitors, and discussed points of law and appropriate legal solutions. In addition, I carried out licensing searches in the District Court office and attended Court as part of observation. I was also responsible for the preparation of legal documents for Court, the drafting of Wills for clients, as well as briefs for Counsel, in consultation with the solicitors. In this role, I undertook research pertaining to various areas of legal expertise on behalf of the solicitors, and discussed points of law and appropriate legal solutions. In addition, I carried out licensing searches in the District Court office and attended Court as part of observation. I was also responsible for the preparation of legal documents for Court, the drafting of Wills for clients, as well as briefs for Counsel, in consultation with the solicitors.