Gary Dunne

Gary Dunne is a Dublin-based creative consultant working with charities, arts organisations and social enterprises across Ireland and the UK. He helps organisations get clear on strategy, build strong fundraising plans, and create compelling public-facing work that drives support.

Gary specialises in bringing clarity, creativity and momentum to complex challenges, combining strategic thinking with hands-on delivery. His work spans fundraising strategy and donor-focused messaging, campaign and event concept development, stakeholder engagement, and practical planning to turn ideas into action.

Services include:

• Fundraising strategy and planning (income diversification, donor pipeline thinking, case for support)
• Strategic planning support (workshops, facilitation, priorities, plans)
• Event strategy and development (concept, format, fundraising focus, production planning)
• Messaging and communications support for fundraising and public engagement
• Project support across creative and organisational initiatives
• Gary is known for plain-English thinking, strong structure, and a warm, collaborative approach.

Testimonials

“It’s been a real pleasure working with Gary over many years. He’s made an extraordinary contribution to the London Irish Centre through his unique ability to think both creatively and strategically. That rare combination has shaped our income, profile and vision, and it would be no exaggeration to say that Gary was the key to the transformation of the charity over the past 15 years.” – Seán Kennedy, CEO, London Irish Centre

“Gary has an exceptional knack of getting to the heart of an idea and expressing it clearly and succinctly. He absorbed our vision and tangibilised our ambition in such a persuasive way that we felt we had achieved it already.” – Aibhlin McCrann, Chair, Cruit Éireann | Harp Ireland

“Gary’s track record across the arts and creative sector speaks for itself. His insight on strategy, fundraising and organisational direction has been invaluable to Minding Creative Minds. He brings calm, clarity and genuine care to every conversation, a trusted advisor helping us strengthen and grow.” – Dave Reid, CEO, Minding Creative Minds

Contact information

Website: www.garydunne.com
Email: gary@garydunne.com