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.
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Our History
Mary O’Kennedy set up O’Kennedy Consulting in 2002 in response to an ever-increasing need in the Irish market for strategic advice and guidance on management, fundraising and communications issues in the not-for-profit sector. O’Kennedy Consulting works with an extensive portfolio of clients from the spheres of Education, Arts and Culture, Community Development, Health, Welfar e and Overseas Aid.
Our Values
We are values-led and impact driven: passionate about enabling social change through philanthropy. We are focused on listening: understanding your unique needs and using our expertise to harness donor support. We are driven by integrity, accountability and innovation – putting people and your unique story and needs first in everything we do. We strive for excellence and embrace change and new learnings to achieve this.