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NEW! Round Table on Tax and Charitable Giving
By Dr. Micheál Collins, Trinity College Dublin.
7th October 2009
Stephen’s Green Hibernian Club
Presentation on Commission on Taxation Proposals Relating to Charitable Giving - Dr. Micheál Collins, Trinity College Dublin
Second Ray Murphy Lecture
27th May 2009
The Science Gallery, Trinity College Dublin
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Presentation by Inspiring Scotland
Philanthropy Ireland Plenary
12th March 2009
Stephen’s Green Club, Dublin 2
Inspiring Scotland PowerPoint Presentation
Presentation by Andrew Muirhead
Presentation by Helen Chambers
Spreading Wealth: The business of Philanthropy
19th November 2008
Conrad Hotel, Earlsfort Terrace, Dublin 2
Presentation by Martin Brookes, Chief Executive, New Philanthropy Capital
Presentation by Mark Evans, Head of Family Business & Philanthropy, Coutts & Co.
Presentation by Paraic Madigan, Partner, Matheson Ormsby Prentice
Engaging in Philanthropy - Legal and Tax Issues By Paraic Madigan, Partner, Matheson Ormsby Prentice.
Inaugural Ray Murphy Lecture
Lewis Glucksman Gallery, University College Cork
25th January 2008
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Research into Tax & Regulatory Policy in Ireland to Encourage Greater Philanthropy was jointly commissioned by ICTR and Philanthropy Ireland with generous support from Carnegie UK Trust. Published in October 2009, the research was led by Greg Sparks of FGS Consulting.
Charitable Giving in an Economic Downturn was prepared by Irish Charities Tax Research Ltd., The Ireland Funds and the Centre for Nonprofit Management at Trinity College. The research explores how nonprofits in Ireland are experiencing the impact of current economic circumstances and was published in Spring 2009.
Collaboration for Greater Impact was prepared by The Ireland Funds, The Irish Heart Foundation and 2into3 to provide an overview of the options, opportunities, and challenges inherent in collaborative working, including some examples of those that have engaged in collaborative working. It is intended to give some ‘food for thought’ for organisations in the non‐profit sector in Ireland. It is not intended as complete and comprehensive coverage of the issues involved, or as a substitute for professional advice for non‐profits considering collaborative work.
Exploring the Irish Fundraising Landscape was prepared by Trinity College’s Centre for Nonprofit Management on behalf of Irish Charities Tax Research Limited as part of the Government-led Forum on Philanthropy. Published in 2007, the report explores the scale and practice of charitable fundraising in Ireland.
The Hidden Landscape was prepared by Trinity College’s Centre for Nonprofit Management. The research explores among other things the structure, resources and values of Irish nonprofit organisations.
Trends in Irish Philanthropy: The views of those who advise the rich, was launched in August 2008 by The Community Foundation for Ireland. Seventy-five professional advisors including wealth management professionals, stockbrokers, solicitors, accountants, tax advisors, bankers, insurance brokers and independent financial advisors participated in the survey, the first ever conducted to focus specifically on philanthropy.
Analysis of New Communities Sector in Ireland was published by Prospectus in 2008 following a comprehensive study of Ireland’s new communities. Funded by the One Foundation, the report provides relevant statistics as well as a qualitative review of the issues and challenges facing new communities, including Migrant Workers, Refugees and Asylum Seekers, international students and undocumented workers.
Fundraising in a Cold Climate is a report by 2into3 that provides a comparative analysis of the impact of significant world events on fundraising versus market performance while also examining the impact of recessionary periods on the sector. The report explores specific events within a 70-year period, from the fall of France in WWII through to the attacks of 11 September 2001.
Green Philanthropy is a guide for donors who are interested in supporting environmental causes. Though the guide was prepared by New Philanthropy Capital for donors based in the UK, most of the content is relevant for donors based in Ireland as well.
Lead or Follow? The global challenge for Irish higher education was published by Prospectus in 2007 following its survey of higher education institutions in Ireland. The report provides a picture of the current position of the Irish higher education sector, its critical issues and views of leaders and identifies key strategic and operational issues to inform the advancement of third and fourth level education in Ireland in a global context.
Philanthropy & the Arts was prepared by Social Capital Ireland (formerly Venture Philanthropy Ireland) on behalf of Arts & Business Northern Ireland. The aims and objectives of this report were to examine philanthropy and its origins, particularly in the United States and Ireland, and discuss how it may develop in the future. Philanthropy was examined with an emphasis on the arts which attract significant philanthropic funding in the United States but have not attracted similar funding in either Northern Ireland or the Republic of Ireland.
Private Investment in Arts & Culture was published in January 2009 by Business to Arts. The report provides analysis of private investment across a wide range of art forms and private investment types. The on-going collection of information on private investment in arts and cultural organisations in Ireland will allow Business to Arts to map trends in this income source.
Socio-Economic Review 2008 was published in March 2008 by the Conference of Religious of Ireland (CORI). The report contains CORI’s analysis of Ireland’s socio-economic climate and its recommendations for creating a more equitable society.
The Economic and Social Research Institute continuously produces research that contributes to understanding of economic and social change and that informs public policymaking and civil society in Ireland and throughout the European Union. Their Web site is an excellent resource for those looking for high quality research on a range of topics.
Asia Pacific Philanthropy Consortium is the independent association of grantmaking philanthropic institutions and organisations in the Asia Pacific region. Their Web site provides philanthropic data by country, research publications and conference materials.
The Center on Wealth and Philanthropy at Boston College is a multidisciplinary research centre and recognised authority on philanthropy, the motivations for charitable involvement and the underlying meaning and practice of care.
The Center for Philanthropy at Indiana University provides links to numerous sources of information on giving and volunteering in the United States.
Charities Aid Foundation has numerous resources on its Web site, including a downloadable copy of UK Giving 2007.
Giving in Europe provides donors, intermediaries and beneficiaries with concrete information, best practices and solutions concerning cross-border giving in EU member States with the aim of promoting effective giving.
Online Philanthropy Markets examines the rapidly expanding phenomenon of online philanthropy markets, the opportunity they have created for results-oriented giving and their promotion of greater accountability and effectiveness for social purpose organisations. The research was published in 2008 by Keystone, UK-based social purpose organisation, with funding from the Aspen Institute’s Nonprofit Sector and Philanthropy Program.
Philanthropy Australia has on its Web site some high-level data on giving in Australia.
Philanthropy UK has on its Web site a snapshot of charitable giving throughout the UK. Figures include sources of private giving, most popular causes and the Top 10 Grantmakers.
