Maria O'sullivan
About Maria O'sullivan
Maria O'Sullivan serves as Vice President at CCS, where she has worked since 2014. With over a decade of experience in strategic fundraising and management consulting, she has a strong background in supporting non-profit organizations.
Work at CCS Fundraising
Maria O'Sullivan has served as Vice President at CCS Fundraising since 2014. In this role, she has played a key part in planning and implementing philanthropic programs for over 300 organizations annually. Her responsibilities include overseeing strategic fundraising initiatives and providing management consulting services tailored to non-profit organizations. With nearly a decade of experience at CCS, she has contributed significantly to the organization's mission of enhancing fundraising effectiveness for clients.
Previous Experience in Fundraising
Before joining CCS Fundraising, Maria O'Sullivan held several positions in the non-profit sector. She worked as the Manager of Major Gifts at Make-A-Wish Foundation from 2012 to 2014 in the Greater New York City Area. Prior to that, she was involved in Corporate & Foundation Grant Management at Oxfam Ireland for one year in Dublin, from 2011 to 2012. Maria began her career at Epsilon as an Account Manager from 2008 to 2011 in Dublin, Ireland, where she gained valuable experience in client management.
Education and Expertise
Maria O'Sullivan holds a Bachelor of Science in Entrepreneurship from Dublin City University, which she completed from 2005 to 2009. She furthered her education by obtaining a Master of Science in Business Management and Information Technology from the same institution, graduating in 2011. Her academic background has equipped her with the skills necessary for strategic planning and analytic reporting, which are essential in her current role and throughout her career in fundraising and management consulting.
Background in Project Management
With over a decade of experience in both the private and non-profit sectors, Maria O'Sullivan has developed extensive expertise in project management and operations. Her work involves strategic fundraising and management consulting, focusing on enhancing the operational efficiency of non-profit organizations. This background enables her to effectively contribute to various initiatives aimed at improving fundraising outcomes and organizational effectiveness.
Specializations in Non-Profit Sector
Maria O'Sullivan specializes in strategic planning and analytic reporting within the non-profit sector. Her role at CCS Fundraising involves leveraging these skills to support the success of various non-profit initiatives. By focusing on strategic fundraising, she helps organizations develop effective approaches to achieve their philanthropic goals, ensuring they can maximize their impact within their communities.