David Burns

Head of Fundraising

David Burns

Head of Fundraising

David is the Head of Fundraising for Make-A-Wish Ireland.

Before joining Make-A-Wish Ireland, David spent time in the humanitarian sector with GOAL and Self Help Africa and brings over 10 years’ experience developing, managing and executing fundraising and marketing campaigns.

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Aisling Kelly

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Ben O’Connell

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Conor Stone

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David Burns

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Emily Wolfe

Emily Wolfe

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Emma Hurley

Emma Hurley

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Hayleigh Knowles

Hayleigh Knowles

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Imelda Noone

Imelda Noone

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Jack Byrne

Jack Byrne

Wish Granter
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Louise Murphy

Louise Murphy

Wish Granting Administrator
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Niamh McGrath

Niamh McGrath

Finance Administrator
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Nicola O'Keeffe

Nicola O'Keeffe

Chief Financial Officer
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Sharon O'Connor

Sharon O'Connor

Wish Granting Lead
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Susan O'Dwyer

Susan O'Dwyer

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Zara Lynch

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