Philanthropy Ireland

📣🗓️ Philanthropy Ireland would like to invite you to our upcoming Philanthropy in Practice session on Impact Measurement! Our webinar will delve into the crucial topic of impact measurement for grant makers, providing valuable insights and perspectives from esteemed grant makers, including the renowned Novo Nordisk Foundation. Attendees will have the opportunity to learn firsthand about how leading organisations measure the impact of their grant making efforts, gaining valuable knowledge that can help them enhance their own impact measurement practices. This session is ideal for those who are either looking to embark on their impact measurement journey or seeking to enhance their existing practices by exploring different models and approaches. Register here! 👀 https://lnkd.in/dPAk4iGq

This weeks knowledge sharing for our philanthropy community is some interesting new reports launched from around the globe. 🌐 Department of Rural and Community Development launched the "Trading for Impact" National Social Enterprise Policy 2024-2027 to support and grow Ireland's social enterprise sector, alongside a new €2 million "Growing Social Enterprise" fund, offering grants to enhance the sustainability and impact of social enterprises. The policy aims to enrich social, environmental, and economic wellbeing through 57 concrete actions and will be overseen by a Stakeholder Engagement Group https://lnkd.in/d-HAzYUA 📑 Philanthropy Australia has welcomed the Productivity Commission's "Future Foundations for Giving" report, which calls for significant reforms to enhance charitable giving in Australia. The Australian Government aims to double giving by 2030, with the report guiding future policy decisions. A great read in the context of Ireland’s aim to incentivise philanthropy as part of the National Philanthropy Strategy. Read more here https://lnkd.in/dz5qTvc7 📅 Catch up on the Report of the “Business of Impact” Conference, held in June in The Hague by Alliance Philanthropy, LLC and gathering corporate impact stakeholders in search of the most effective ways to advance their social impact by strategically leveraging corporate resources. It brings together 200+ corporate impact actors at the intersection of their journeys to purpose > https://lnkd.in/d6zJj86h

Our friends Active Philanthropy made their #ClimatePhilanthropyCourse even more flexible and accessible this year! The online course is for everyone who wants to bring climate action into their foundation and needs some guidance along the way.   📍Enrolment & more details via: https://lnkd.in/euPca5eJ

❇ A great good news story from one of our newest members UCD Foundation and a great example of philanthropy partnerships. Arthur Cox LLP has committed €35,000 to support UCD's University of Sanctuary programme for the 2024/25 academic year. This donation will aid refugee and International Protection Applicant students with maintenance payments and support their academic and personal success through engagement and mentoring. 🎓 UCD's programme supports up to 50 students annually, promoting inclusivity and providing essential financial and academic resources, read the full story here https://lnkd.in/eya9tbFT

New grant impacts, upcoming events and plans for the future from Members of Philanthropy Ireland- never a dull day! 📌 Check out The Arts Council / An Chomhairle Ealaíon plans to transform the disused Odlums Mill on Dublin Port into a large artists' campus with studios, rehearsal rooms, and communal spaces > https://lnkd.in/eh238QSH 📅 Clann Credo - Community Loan Finance Annual Conference is back on the 12th of September, this year under the topics “Building Sustainable Communities through Social Finance”, promising a day filled with insightful discussions, networking opportunities, and practical strategies for making a positive impact in the community. Get your free tickets here now! https://lnkd.in/gkm7k3re 🔁 Mandela Day encourages transformative action at all levels. Community Foundation Ireland emphasises the need for strategic investments and firm actions against hate and inequality, urging individuals to contribute 67 minutes of service in honor of Mandela's 67 years of activism https://lnkd.in/ee4ZDdbh 👨🏻💻 Fibrus Broadband, in partnership with our member Community Foundation Northern Ireland has allocated £60,000 to over 30 community groups across Northern Ireland to improve digital inclusion, particularly benefiting those with dementia. Read the full article here https://lnkd.in/eSA5hSTu

Sharing some key takeaways from the recent global report "Illuminating the Invisible: Social Impact Infrastructure Organisations". This study sheds light on the impactful work of Social Impact Infrastructure Organisations (SIIOs) worldwide, commissioned by Propel Philanthropy and Alliance magazine and supported by WINGS.  SIIOs, simply put are intermediary organisations that support philanthropy, there are many such organisaitons in the philanthropy community in Ireland that support philanthropists and look to create social impact. 🔍 Key Takeaways from the report: 1. Importance of Collaboration: SIIOs play a crucial role in fostering collaboration and partnership within the philanthropy sector. Working together can amplify impact and drive positive change. 2. Focus on Advocacy and Representation: Advocacy efforts by SIIOs are essential in influencing government policies and creating a conducive environment for philanthropy to thrive. 3. Building Ecosystems: SIIOs, are instrumental in developing and strengthening the philanthropic ecosystem. Supporting local philanthropic institutions can lead to long-term sustainable impact. 4. Leadership and Thought Leadership: SIIOs are transitioning from service providers to leaders in the sector, driving innovation and thought leadership. They are at the forefront of transformative change. 5. Skill Reinforcement and Collective Learning: SIIOs facilitate skill development and peer learning opportunities, enabling members to enhance their philanthropic practices and make informed decisions. ℹ️ This report challenges us to rethink our approach to philanthropy and emphasises the importance of collaborative efforts in driving social impact and change- a key issue we at Philanthropy Ireland are looking to explore and foster among our members. We welcome your thoughts and insights on how we can further leverage the learnings from this report to enhance philanthropic efforts in Ireland. #Philanthropy #SocialImpact #CommunityBuilding #Collaboration #Leadership #IrelandPhilanthropy #ImpactfulChange https://lnkd.in/dp9Qi-nZ

🌟 Check out our latest video update from Head of Communications and Relationships Hazel Hennessy on the working groups for the National Policy on Philanthropy. 🤝 Hear about the impactful actions being taken to promote awareness about the importance of philanthropy in Ireland. Stay tuned for more updates as our dedicated team, board and philanthropy community continue to make a difference! #PhilanthropyIreland #NationalPolicy

Some #job and #grant opportunities from our members. If you want to be kept up to date with philanthropy information, subscribe to our Philanthropy Community Newsletter here https://lnkd.in/dQnbkyYy 📣 Community Foundation Northern Ireland have two open job opportunities; Grants and Donor Care Officer and Fundraising and Philanthropy Manager https://lnkd.in/e8EsXyHs 🔔 St Stephen's Green Trust have two grant rounds currently open for applications; Family Matters Grant Programme 2022-2025 and Supporting People in the International Protection Process. Visit their website for full grant criteria and application details https://lnkd.in/eFtpZgcf 📣 Rethink Ireland are hiring for a new Fund Manager: Head of Health https://lnkd.in/eqzEr7vp

📣 New Member Alert! A huge welcome to Trinity College Dublin Development & Alumni! Trinity Development & Alumni is responsible for supporting Trinity’s ambitious educational, research and outreach programmes and maintaining a connection between the College and its alumni and friends. The College has a long history of support from alumni and friends. This philanthropic giving has enabled key strategic projects in the university including capital developments and research posts. It also allows for ongoing student supports across a range of access programmes. Find out more about Trinity's current projects and ways to engage with them here https://www.tcd.ie/alumni/

Some interesting insights and learning opportunities about social finance, ethical investing and blended finance models for philanthropy. 📅 Our member Community Finance Ireland bring the best of European Ethical Finance thinking to Dublin. Mark 27 September in your diary! For more information on the conference and to secure your tickets visit here https://lnkd.in/dpic3hRp 📊 Read up on the Blended Finance Collective’s 2-day workshop that brought together 100+ social investment and development finance practitioners and government representatives, to tackle issues such as the current state and opportunities in blended finance, the role of technical assistance and other relevant issues to blended finance practitioners! https://lnkd.in/dGY9fEMJ 🌎 Check out our member Small Foundation’s recent project to map out their portfolio of networks here https://lnkd.in/dFedqHQ3 #socialfinance #impactinvesting #philanthropy #impact #ethicalinvesting #blendedfinance #impactinvesting