Seán Rose
About Seán Rose
Seán Rose is a Senior Manager of Nonprofit Engagement with over ten years of experience in program management and strategic development for mission-driven organizations. He has worked in various roles across multiple countries, focusing on education for social change, environmental justice, and community organizing.
Current Role at Catchafire
Seán Rose serves as the Senior Manager of Nonprofit Engagement at Catchafire, a position he has held since 2022. In this role, he focuses on enhancing nonprofit engagement through strategic initiatives and program management. His responsibilities include fostering relationships with nonprofit organizations and ensuring effective collaboration to support their missions. Prior to this, he worked as the Manager of Nonprofit Engagement at Catchafire from 2020 to 2022.
Previous Experience in Nonprofit Sector
Seán Rose has extensive experience in the nonprofit sector, having held various roles that contribute to his expertise. He worked as the Training and Outreach Director at Project Interfaith for seven months in 2014, where he focused on outreach initiatives. Additionally, he served as a Faiths Act Fellow at Interfaith Youth Core and the Tony Blair Faith Foundation from 2009 to 2010 in Birmingham, UK. His role as Community Project Officer at Green Corridor from 2010 to 2011 in London further solidified his commitment to community engagement.
Education and Academic Background
Seán Rose completed his Bachelor of Science (BSc) in Environmental Geography and International Development at the University of East Anglia from 2006 to 2009. This educational background has equipped him with a strong foundation in environmental issues and social development, which he applies in his work within the nonprofit sector.
Consultancy Role at Tony Blair Institute
Since 2013, Seán Rose has worked as an Education Consultant at the Tony Blair Institute for Global Change. In this capacity, he contributes to educational initiatives on an international scale, leveraging his expertise in program management and strategic development to support various educational programs.
Passion for Nonprofit Engagement
Seán Rose is passionate about strengthening the nonprofit sector and fostering a more just, sustainable, and empathetic society. His work spans diverse cause areas, including education for social change, environmental justice, and community organizing. He actively engages in mobilizing faith-based and cultural organizations to promote dialogue and facilitate mediation.