We have 70+ years experience in grant writing and communications
Louise brings over 25 years’ experience working both within and alongside the not-for-profit sector, with senior roles across organisations including Irish Guide Dogs, Cork Autism (now Praxis Care), and FirstLight. She joined the Board of Yellow Harbour in 2017.
As Chief Operating Officer, Louise has been central to shaping Yellow Harbour’s growth, bringing clarity, structure, and a steady hand to the organisation’s development. She is widely respected within the sector and currently serves as Chairperson of The Cork Opera Society and as a Board member of Westgate Foundation.
An accomplished international singer, Louise recently took up tennis and fully expects to be representing Ireland in the coming years — she does not do anything in half-measures.
Louise holds a degree in Music and English from UCC, along with two Master’s degrees and a PhD in Musicology. She is currently completing a postgraduate qualification in Social Science.
David founded Yellow Harbour following a successful career in the commercial sector, working in the UK with Motorola, BT, and O2 before returning to Ireland.
With over 20 years’ experience in strategic planning and customer experience, David has played a key role in positioning Yellow Harbour as a trusted partner to not-for-profit organisations, particularly in grant writing and digital communications.
Alongside this, David leads a specialist team supporting charities with strategic planning, governance, and board development — ensuring organisations are not just funded but structured to grow.
Outside of work, David enjoys golf and tennis and is a committed — if slightly questionable — bridge player during the winter months. If time machines ever become a thing, he plans to test his chances as a professional golfer… with a fallback plan that definitely does not involve accountancy.
Amy works across the full spectrum of digital communications at Yellow Harbour, helping charities and non-profits bring their stories to life across social media, websites, and campaigns.
With a first-class degree in Marketing from Ulster University, she brings experience from both the business and not-for-profit sectors, combining creativity with a clear, results-focused approach.
From managing social media and developing campaigns to creating engaging content and overseeing website activity, Amy ensures clients are visible, consistent, and connecting with the right audiences.
Based in Northern Ireland, Amy spends her downtime exploring the north coast with a camera in hand. A keen amateur photographer, she has a particular eye for landscapes.
Beth brings a strong blend of academic insight and real-world nonprofit experience to Yellow Harbour.
An Assistant Professor in Public and Nonprofit Administration at the University of Memphis, Beth specialises in philanthropy, fundraising, and nonprofit capacity building. Her work focuses in particular on women’s philanthropy, grantmaking, and social change organisations.
Before moving into academia, Beth spent nearly a decade working within the nonprofit sector, supporting individuals and communities through frontline services and resource development. This practical grounding continues to shape her approach to research and consultancy.
Alongside her academic role, Beth works directly with nonprofits on grant writing and capacity building, helping organisations strengthen their funding strategies and long-term sustainability.
She holds a PhD in Public Administration, an MPA from Drake University, and a BA in History from the University of Iowa.
Little known fact: Beth co-founded a women’s giving collective focused on funding grassroots social change initiatives.
Sofia brings a multidisciplinary background across law, compliance, and the social impact sector, with experience spanning Europe and international contexts. She began her career in financial services before transitioning into the nonprofit and funding space.
Sofia works as a grant writer and fundraising consultant, supporting nonprofits, social enterprises, and mission-driven organisations to secure funding and strengthen their development strategies. She has led the preparation of competitive national and EU-level proposals, including large-scale, multi-partner grants, and is known for her ability to translate complex ideas into clear, funder-aligned narratives.
Her work combines strategic thinking with a strong sense of structure and reliability, guiding organisations through the full grant lifecycle—from opportunity research and proposal development to submission and reporting. Alongside her consulting work, she is also a certified coach, supporting individuals and teams in the nonprofit sector to prevent burnout, build sustainable ways of working, and stay connected to their purpose while navigating high-demand environments.
Sofia holds a PhD in Law, as well as degrees in international law and arts management, bringing both analytical depth and creative perspective to her work.
Orla brings over a decade of experience across a range of roles, giving her a practical, people-first approach that fits naturally with the work we do at Yellow Harbour.
She’s someone who keeps things running smoothly comfortable juggling moving parts, spotting where things can work better, and making sure nothing slips through the cracks. Add to that her experience in grant writing and admin support, and she brings a really well-rounded mix of skills to the team.
She brings a warm, can-do energy wherever she goes, and a genuine commitment to getting things right.
Kyle brings a strong financial background built across both accounting practice and industry, giving him a broad and practical skill set that covers everything from audits and financial statements to tax .
Throughout his career, Kyle has naturally grown into leadership, taking pride in bringing others along with him, whether that’s training newer team members or finding smarter ways to get things done.
Outside of the day-to-day, Kyle is motivated by learning and growth, always looking at how processes can be improved and how finance can work harder for the organisations it supports.
