About.
Gary Dunne works with cultural and charitable organisations across Ireland and the UK.
He specialises in innovative strategy, fundraising, and cultural programming, drawing on years as a Creative Director as much as a consultant.
His process comes down to three things:
Clarity. Where are we, what are we here to do, and how is it all working?
Creativity. What could make things better, what might we do, and how?
Connection. Joining the dots between people, systems and ideas, to make a real difference.
He has spent over twenty years working in culture and community, person-centred and close to the ground. His work has helped raise millions for charitable projects.
Clients have included the London Irish Centre, the Irish Chamber Orchestra, Minding Creative Minds, and Cruit Éireann. Earlier work included the Mayor of London, Tourism Ireland, and the 2012 Olympics.
He works with a small number of organisations at a time, close to the leadership table rather than parachuted in from outside. Creative by nature, he is as comfortable getting hands-on as he is setting strategy.
Gary is also a musician. Two albums, three EPs, twenty years of songs, and new music on the way from his home studio in Dublin. He has composed music for brand films and campaigns, and sound design for West End shows.
He is a Fellow of the RSA, a recipient of the Freedom of the City of London, and an Irish Times Global Cultural Ambassador.
“Gary is exactly the kind of advisor that creative, socially-conscious businesses need. Hugely experienced, fluent in culture and commerce, and creative to the core.”
Luke Kiely, Founder, The Tara Building
“His ability to cut through noise and create a clear path forward is second to none. Refreshing directness, and highly effective.”
Angela Plaisted, CEO, Smart Recovery International
“Gary is a delight to work with, bringing creativity, warmth and inclusivity to everything he does. A trusted collaborator who delivers.”
Jonathan Simpson MBE, Chair, Cultural Camden
“A creative soul with a life mission that matches his artistic ambition. A true trailblazer, and his workshop was top class.”
“His creativity and commitment to community were clear from his student days. That same freshness and originality shine through today.”
Daire Keogh, President, Dublin City University