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| 31 Mar 2025 | |
| Charity Sector News |
Charities Institute Ireland is delighted to congratulate Rachel Stevenson on her appointment as Chief Executive Officer of the Mercy Hospital Foundation.
Bringing nearly 30 years of experience in the voluntary sector, Rachel is a highly accomplished senior leader with a deep commitment to driving positive change. She began her career in London and has championed causes across disability, social disadvantage, Black & Minority Ethnic issues, and homelessness. For the past 23 years, she has served as Director of Fundraising at Cork Simon Community, where she was also a member of the Senior Management Team. Through her leadership and partnership-based approach, she has played a pivotal role in transforming lives and strengthening the impact of the nonprofit sector.
Rachel has also been a dedicated advocate for building capacity within the sector, serving on the Boards of various charities over the years. As Chair of Charities Institute Ireland’s Munster Fundraisers Network, she has helped foster collaboration and excellence among fundraisers in the region.
On behalf of Charities Institute Ireland, we extend our warmest congratulations to Rachel and wish her every success in her new role. We are excited to see the positive impact of her leadership at the Mercy Hospital Foundation and within the wider charity sector community.
