O’Kennedy Consulting was set up in 2002 in response to an ever increasing need in the Irish not-for-profit sector for fundraising and communications guidance. O’Kennedy Consulting has advised organisations throughout Ireland and the UK, whilst our strategic partnerships reach across Europe, the US and beyond.
Whether you are a charity, a social enterprise, a company or an individual, we will work closely with you to understand your specific requirements and design and implement donor engagement and philanthropy solutions that are right for you.
The team is headed by Mary O’ Kennedy who has over 20 years’ experience of both fundraising for and consulting to, the not-for-profit sector. Mary and her team offer a hands-on, client centred approach and a wealth of knowledge in fundraising management and consultancy.
We are also able to draw on the perspective and experience of our Irish and international associates who specialise in various complimentary fields, as well as a broad network of civil society consultants through EU Consult, the European Association of Consultants to and about the not-for-profit sector.
We Work With
CHARITIES AND SOCIAL ENTERPRISES
We work across the not-for-profit sector formulating impactful case statements, devising robust strategies, researching and prospecting donors and attracting philanthropic support.
BUSINESSES
We work with corporate organisations to create and deliver bespoke Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) strategies and on-going policies which align business goals with charitable benefits. We also provide evaluations of the on-going impact of corporate giving allowing a business to measure its success in the same way they measure other indicators of business performance.
INDIVIDUAL AND FAMILY PHILANTHROPY
We work with individuals and families to advise on their philanthropic priorities and collate a suitable portfolio of charitable partners, while managing and evaluating the progressive relationship with the not-for-profit beneficiaries.