Caoimhe McAlister
I work with creative institutions and education organisations on the practical side of running their operations, from building systems that work to designing programmes people want to engage with.
With an MBA and 15 years working in the arts and education, I understand how these sectors operate. I understand the constraints of tight budgets, multiple stakeholders, the challenge of balancing mission with sustainability.
I work with individuals, institutions, and social impact organisations on operational systems, programme design, and revenue strategy. My approach is straightforward: listen carefully, use tried-and-tested tools and research methods to understand what’s actually happening, and build innovative solutions that people can implement.
Based in Berlin, working globally, fluent in English, German, and French.
Areas of Work
- Organisational Development: Knowledge systems, operational efficiency, team structure
- Programme Design: Content development, participatory research, stakeholder consultation
- Revenue Strategy: Fundraising, grant writing (local/national/EU), business models, partnerships
- Project Management: Cross-functional leadership, international coordination, stakeholder engagement
Recent Projects
- Built a knowledge management system for an educational institution, using participatory research methods to develop and refine policy, with custom onboarding programme
- Developed fundraising strategies for a variety of creative professionals and institutions, securing a total of over 300k in public funding among clients across the music and arts industries
- Designed and facilitated multi-year workshop series for creative entrepreneurs on business model development, revenue strategy, and accessing public funding opportunities