# Mantra Strategy ## About **URL:** https://mantrastrategy.ie **Tagline:** The Impact Creation Consultancy **By:** Julie McDonald ## Pages - [Rules of Engagement](https://mantrastrategy.ie/rules-of-engagement): Mantra Strategy's project terms, payment schedule (40/30/30), brief requirements, and privacy commitment for charity and social enterprise clients. - [CS: Look Good Feel Better](https://mantrastrategy.ie/case-studies-lookgoodfeelbetter): Discover how Mantra Strategy provided seamless interim General Manager support for Look Good Feel Better, ensuring strategic plan delivery and operational continuity. - [CS: Podiatry Ireland](https://mantrastrategy.ie/case-studies-podiatryireland): Discover how Mantra Strategy helped SCPI develop a five-year membership strategy with stakeholder engagement, new tiers, and sustainable revenue growth. - [CS: PayZone](https://mantrastrategy.ie/case-studies-payzone): See how Mantra Strategy helped Payzone launch a fundraising platform for Irish charities with sales strategy, market analysis, and leadership recruitment. - [CS: Irish Deaf Society](https://mantrastrategy.ie/case-studies-irishdeafsociety): See how Mantra Strategy helped Irish Deaf Society renew its purpose, engage 500+ Deaf community members, and launch a clear 2023-2026 strategic plan. - [CS: Cappagh Hospital Foundation](https://mantrastrategy.ie/case-studies-chf): See how Mantra Strategy relaunched Cappagh Hospital Foundation with a comprehensive fundraising plan, implementation support, and Director recruitment. - [CS: The Samaritans](https://mantrastrategy.ie/case-studies-thesamaritans): Discover how Mantra Strategy helped Samaritans Ireland build a transparent, diverse board recruitment process with succession planning for governance and impact. - [CS One Family](https://mantrastrategy.ie/case-studies-onefamily): See how Mantra Strategy supported One Family with a people and culture strategy to strengthen team cohesion, transparency, and long-term impact. - [CS Galway Simon](https://mantrastrategy.ie/case-studies-galwaysimon): Discover how Mantra Strategy helped Galway Simon Community revamp fundraising with a four-year strategy, major donor giving circle, and clear roadmap for growth. - [Equity, Diversity & Inclusion Services](https://mantrastrategy.ie/edi-services): Practical EDI strategy development, governance frameworks, diagnostics, workshops, and inclusive leadership training for nonprofits and charities. - [CS - ABII](https://mantrastrategy.ie/case-studies-abii): Discover how Mantra Strategy supported Acquired Brain Injury Ireland with collaborative strategic planning, implementation support, and an inclusive roadmap for growth. - [Brand & Growth Services ](https://mantrastrategy.ie/brand-growth-services): Funding strategy, brand positioning, strategic communications, case for support, campaigns, and pitch coaching for nonprofits and social enterprises. - [Culture & Leadership Services ](https://mantrastrategy.ie/culture-leadership-services): Leadership development, culture mapping, coaching, team alignment, and Mantra Thrive support for nonprofits and social enterprises. - [Strategy & Purpose Services ](https://mantrastrategy.ie/strategy-services): Develop clear organisational strategy, impact measurement, change management, and stakeholder alignment using our proven DREAM framework. - [CS: AsIAm](https://mantrastrategy.ie/case-studies-asiam): See how Mantra Strategy helped AsIAm double fundraising income in 2 years through a strategic fundraising plan, diversified revenue, and sustainable growth. - [Strategic Search Services](https://mantrastrategy.ie/strategic-search-services): Executive search, board recruitment, interim leadership for nonprofits. Find aligned talent to deliver impact with our structured process. - [Terms and Conditions](https://mantrastrategy.ie/terms-and-conditions): Mantra Strategy terms: 40/30/30 payment schedule, prompt invoicing, project briefs, GDPR privacy, and permission-based marketing for clients. - [Privacy Policy](https://mantrastrategy.ie/privacy-policy): Read Mantra Strategy's Privacy Statement. We protect your data with GDPR compliance, transparent practices, and permission-based marketing for all enquiries. - [Who we work with](https://mantrastrategy.ie/our-sectors): Mantra Strategy serves charities, foundations, health organisations, education, sustainability, corporate CSR, and community groups across Ireland. - [Why Mantra](https://mantrastrategy.ie/why-mantra): Discover why organisations choose Mantra Strategy: proven DREAM framework, experienced facilitators, disciplined process, and usable strategies for charities. - [Case Studies & Testimonials](https://mantrastrategy.ie/case-studies): Explore how Mantra Strategy helps charities, social enterprises, and organisations create clarity, align teams, strengthen positioning, and deliver real impact. - [Mantra Thrive](https://mantrastrategy.ie/thrive): Join Mantra Thrive for monthly 1-2-1 consulting, CEO check-ins, events, templates, and community support. Affordable leadership sounding board for charities. - [Contact Us](https://mantrastrategy.ie/contact-us): Get in touch with Mantra Strategy in Dublin. Book a consultation for strategy, leadership, fundraising, or board recruitment for your organisation. - [Our Services](https://mantrastrategy.ie/our-services): Mantra Strategy helps charities and social enterprises with strategy & purpose, leadership & culture, EDI, brand growth, and executive search. - [About Us](https://mantrastrategy.ie/about-us): Learn about Mantra Strategy, founded by Lisa-Nicole Dunne. We help organisations create clarity, alignment, and impact through strategy, leadership, and growth. - [Meet the Team](https://mantrastrategy.ie/meet-the-team): Meet our leadership team and associates with 25+ years experience helping charities and social enterprises with strategy, fundraising, leadership and growth. - [Current opportunities](https://mantrastrategy.ie/current-opportunities): Explore leadership roles with Irish charities and social enterprises. Mantra Strategy recruits CEOs, Directors, and senior executives for purpose-led organisations. - [Home](https://mantrastrategy.ie/): Get clear strategy, alignment, and faster impact in just 6 weeks. Mantra Strategy helps charities, social enterprises, and SMEs simplify complexity and grow with confidence. ## Blog - [From Pressure to Possibility: Finding Hope in Community Life](https://mantrastrategy.ie/blog/121074-from-pressure-to-possibility) by Lisa-Nicole Dunne (Jun 5, 2026): Across Ireland, communities are holding a lot. Community workers, volunteers, local leaders, neighbours and concerned citizens are navigating a landscape that feels increasingly complex. We are seeing rising polarisation, misinformation, racism, anti-migrant and anti-trans narratives, distrust in institutions, hostile protest dynamics, fear, silence and weakened community connection. These are real pressures being felt in real ways across community centres, family resource centres, online spaces and most often at kitchen tables and family gatherings. - [Funding Without Losing Your Way: How Leaders Build Financial Resilience](https://mantrastrategy.ie/blog/118541-funding-without-losing-your-way-how) by Julie McDonald (Mar 10, 2026): Learn how charities avoid mission drift and build true financial resilience. Discover strategies for purpose-led funding decisions, diversification, and stewardship that protect your mission while navigating uncertainty. Explore research-backed insights on creating sustainable funding strategies that balance ambition with organisational integrity and long-term impact. - [How DEI and Inclusive Culture in Construction can become a reality](https://mantrastrategy.ie/blog/118736-inclusive-culture-in-construction) by Lisa-Nicole Dunne (Feb 9, 2026): Learn why DEI fails in construction and how leaders like PJ Hegarty succeed. Discover practical strategies for embedding inclusion into culture, behaviours, leadership accountability, and long-term talent pipelines. - [Are you Thriving or Surviving?](https://mantrastrategy.ie/blog/118735-are-you-thriving-or-surviving) by Lisa-Nicole Dunne (Jan 23, 2026): Learn how to thrive as a leader beyond hustle culture. Discover the neuroscience-backed FOCUS Method and practical strategies for prioritisation, energy management, and purpose-led performance. Explore Mantra Thrive: monthly support for busy leaders seeking clarity, connection, and sustainable impact in 2026 and beyond. - [What Does Inclusion Look Like When No One’s Watching?](https://mantrastrategy.ie/blog/118734-what-does-inclusion-look-like) by Lisa-Nicole Dunne (Nov 11, 2025): Transform DEI from checklist to culture. Learn how to embed inclusion into hiring, leadership, and decision-making for real belonging, sharper decisions, and stronger organisational resilience. - [From Vision to Investment: The Real Drivers of Funding Success](https://mantrastrategy.ie/blog/118733-from-vision-to-investment) by Julie McDonald (Sep 29, 2025): Discover why top organisations attract funding effortlessly. Learn how purpose, vision, and strategic storytelling turn fundraising from tactics into a natural extension of your organisation's core strength. Transform grant applications into confidence-building conversations that win funder trust and secure long-term investment. - [Leading with Purpose, Not Polish](https://mantrastrategy.ie/blog/118732-leading-with-purpose-not-polish) by Julie McDonald (Aug 29, 2025): Transform your organisation's "why" from slogan to strategic anchor. Learn how lived purpose drives clarity, accelerates decisions, and aligns teams, strategy, and messaging for real impact. Discover real stories from Irish Community Air Ambulance and Five Rivers Fostering on making belief and purpose your operating system, not just your language. - [Don't Just Rewrite Your Vision. Reignite It](https://mantrastrategy.ie/blog/118730-dont-just-rewrite-your-vision-reignite) by Julie McDonald (Aug 13, 2025): Transform your organisation's vision from wall decoration to directional force. Learn how to create authentic, motivating visions that unite teams, guide decisions, and drive lasting impact. Discover why most visions fail and how leading organisations like Patagonia make theirs work through clarity, authenticity, and ambition. - [Inside Mantra’s Search Process: Q&A with Suzanne Mulholland on Alignment, Fit, & Future Thinking](https://mantrastrategy.ie/blog/118729-inside-mantra-s-search-process) by Julie McDonald (Jul 31, 2025): Discover Mantra Strategy’s unique approach to leadership recruitment. Learn how we align hires with your values, culture, and long-term vision to find transformative leaders who drive success. - [Why Alignment Is Your Culture’s Superpower](https://mantrastrategy.ie/blog/118728-why-alignment-is-your-culture) by Julie McDonald (Jun 11, 2025): Alignment between purpose, strategy, and culture drives higher engagement, lower turnover, and stronger innovation. When these elements work together, they create clarity and momentum that transform organisational performance. - [The DNA of Success – Cultivating a High-Performing Culture](https://mantrastrategy.ie/blog/118727-the-dna-of-success) by Julie McDonald (May 28, 2025): Discover what high performance really looks like in healthy, human organisations. Learn practical insights on building trust, co-creating culture, and sustaining results without burnout. - [From Posters to Practice: Embedding Values that Truly Matter](https://mantrastrategy.ie/blog/118726-from-posters-to-practice) by Julie McDonald (May 7, 2025): Learn how to move company values from wall decoration to real direction. Discover practical ways to embed values, strengthen culture, and drive lasting organisational change. - [DREAMING BIG: Strategy With Purpose and Audacity](https://mantrastrategy.ie/blog/118725-dreaming-big-strategy-with-purpose) by Lisa-Nicole Dunne (May 7, 2025): Discover why dreaming big is essential to bold, purpose-led strategy. Learn how visionary organisations turn ambition into impact through strengths-based planning, innovation, and clarity of purpose. - [Unlocking the Power of Crowdfunding](https://mantrastrategy.ie/blog/118724-unlocking-the-power-of-crowdfunding) by Julie McDonald (Oct 1, 2024): Explore how crowdfunding can help charities, social enterprises, entrepreneurs, and individuals raise funds effectively. Learn the key strategies behind compelling campaigns, from storytelling and matched funding to platform choice and supporter engagement. - [Thinking outside the box to build a strong fundraising team](https://mantrastrategy.ie/blog/118723-thinking-outside-the-box) by Julie McDonald (Aug 1, 2024): Attract talented professional fundraisers with a more inclusive recruitment approach. Discover practical tips to widen your talent pool, strengthen your employer brand, and hire for values and impact. - [My Journey to Inclusive Leadership](https://mantrastrategy.ie/blog/118722-my-journey-to-inclusive-leadership) by Julie McDonald (Jul 3, 2024): Explore the difference between performative allyship and truly inclusive leadership. Learn why trust, equity, and purposeful action are essential for creating workplaces where people feel valued and heard. - [5 Reasons why connecting with your Organisation’s Vision is the secret sauce to success](https://mantrastrategy.ie/blog/118721-secret-sauce-to-success) by Julie McDonald (Jun 5, 2024): Connect employees to your organisation’s vision and unlock stronger belonging, collaboration, and innovation. Discover why shared purpose is the secret sauce for success. - [Leading in 2024: The Big Change](https://mantrastrategy.ie/blog/118720-leading-in-2024-the-big-change) by Julie McDonald (May 7, 2024): Discover how modern leadership is evolving in the age of hybrid work, digital transformation, and shifting employee expectations. Learn why purpose, emotional intelligence, and team connection are critical for high performance. - [The Crucial Role of Connection and Belonging in Organisations](https://mantrastrategy.ie/blog/118719-the-crucial-role-of-connection) by Julie McDonald (Apr 24, 2024): Explore how remote and flexible work is impacting employee connection and wellbeing. Learn practical strategies to build belonging, strengthen workplace culture, and support teams in a post-COVID world. - [Smashing the Silo’s – A Playbook for Fundraising Leaders](https://mantrastrategy.ie/blog/118718-smashing-the-silos) by Lisa-Nicole Dunne (Feb 27, 2024): Smash organisational silos with this practical playbook for fundraising leaders. Discover 8 proven strategies to boost collaboration, align teams, and unlock growth across charities and nonprofit organisations.