Events
Women in Philanthropy- Breakfast Seminar June 22nd 2010
Dame Stephanie Shirley gave a special address at the Women in Philanthropy Breakfast seminar, an event co-hosted by Philanthropy Ireland and The Community Foundation for Ireland on the 22nd of June 2010.
Over 100 people attended the Symposium.Today’s event focused more on the practical aspect of giving and how someone can actually get involved in the act of philanthropy. We were delighted today to have the UK’s first Ambassador for Philanthropy Dame Stephanie Shirley speaking at the event and imparting her wisdom on how she began to engage with philanthropy and her learnings from her many years involved in the area.
Dame Stephanie was awarded an OBE in 1980 and was made Dame Commander (DBE) in 2000. She has donated over £50m of her wealth from the sale of F.I. Group, to charity during retirement and has established her own foundation with a focus on autism.
Also speaking was Sandara Kelso-Robb, Executive Director of the Lloyds TSB Foundation for Northern Ireland. As well as working full-time in philanthropy, Sandara has organised a Women’s Giving Circle among 20 women in Northern Ireland. Women’s Giving Circles have been described as the new book clubs, such is their growing popularity worldwide.
Tina Roche, CEO of The Community Foundation for Ireland, also gave an update on The Women’s Fund for Ireland and its progress to date and examples of some projects that we intend to support through this fund.
Audio Recording and Photos from 2010 Ray Murphy Lecture
Materials from the 2010 Ray Murphy Lecture are now available on the Web site.
Exciting Programme for Joint Meeting of Affinity Groups - 27th May 2010
A joint meeting of the Children & Youth and New Communities Affinity Groups will be held on Thursday, 27th May from 10.30am-1.30pm in Boston College Ireland, St. Stephen’s Green, Dublin 2.
The aim of this joint meeting is to explore the cross-cutting issues – children and youth of new communities – and see what the challenges and implications are for (a) the NGO sector and (b) Grantmaking.
The agenda for the meeting is as follows:
10.30 – 11.00 Coffee & introductions
11.00 – 12.30 4 guest speakers, two from each ‘sector’, will each provide a short 10-minute presentation each on the challenges around young people and new communities from their perspective and what they are doing in their respective fields which will be followed by questions and a group discussion.
Session Chair: Michael Higgins, Programme Director, Common Purpose Ireland
Common Purpose runs programmes in Ireland which gives leaders the inspiration, the knowledge and the connections they need to produce real change. Common Purpose also believes that young people have an essential role to play in changing the way society works and run the “Your Turn” campaign for 15 – 17 year olds aims to unlock their leadership potential by giving young people the information and inspiration they need to make a difference.
Jo Ahern, CEO, The Integration Centre
Established in July 2009 from the merger of Integrating Ireland and the Refugee Information Service, The Integration Centre is committed to the integration and inclusion of those from immigrant backgrounds in Irish society, its institutions and communities. Early in 2010, The Integration Centre published a guide, “At Home in Ireland” to address the needs of immigrant youth and their parents in accessing information on employment, education, language learning, family and inclusion. The Integration Centre also recently launched a study of the experiences of life in Ireland of 169 young immigrants aged 15- 17 from across the country, which was conducted by Trinity College Dublin’s ‘Trinity Immigration Initiative’.
Rachel Murphy, Strategy Development Manager, Foroige
Foroige is Ireland’s largest youth organisation, supporting over 52,000 young people every year. In 2009, Foroige developed a programme aimed at ensuring that young people from minority backgrounds would be able to participate in their clubs and programmes as equally as young people from ‘typical’ Irish backgrounds. This resulted in an Integration Strategy and an Implementation Guide, focusing on how Foroige can professionally be aware of- and engage with- diversity issues, which was piloted in two areas and now being rolled-out throughout the organisation.
Paul Rowe, CEO, Educate Together
Educate Together is Ireland’s fast growing primary school movement and has establish and currently supports 56 Educate Together National Schools in 18 counties. Educate Together guarantees children and parents of all ethnic backgrounds and all faiths and none, equal respect in the operation and governing of education and has accrued a huge amount of experience in understanding some of the challenges and benefits this brings to each of its school communities.
David Carroll, National Network Manager, Belong To Youth Services
BeLonG To is an organisation for Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgendered (LGBT) young people, aged between 14 and 23. They are currently developing a national network of new LGBT support groups all around the country, working with local youth groups to leverage existing youth support resources as well as training teachers and youth workers, running awareness campaigns in schools and youth services and working with government departments to ensure that LGBT young people are heard so that positive social change occurs. Through this work, Belong To is ensuring that mainstream services and structures can be influenced to be equally supportive of a ‘minority’ LGBT agenda.
Group questions, answers and discussion following the presentations
12 30 – 13.00 Affinity Group ‘normal business’ and gather reflections on the morning and potential for further streamlining of how we work together
13 00 Close
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2010 Ray Murphy Lecture
Click here to listen to the 2010 Lecture and Response
Transcript from 2010 Ray Murphy Lecture as delivered by Former President of Ireland Mary Robinson
Press Release from Ray Murphy Lecture
For more information on Mary Robinson’s work, please visit www.realizingrights.org.
Realising the Power and Potential of Women’s Philanthropy
President Mary McAleese gave a special address at Realising the Power & Potential of Women’s Philanthropy, an event co-hosted by Philanthropy Ireland and The Community Foundation for Ireland on 14th April 2010.
Over 160 people attended the Symposium, which featured presentations by Ellen Remmer (The Philanthropic Initiative, Inc), Deirdre Mortell (Co-Founder of the One Foundation), Chantal McCabe (2009 National Philanthropist of the Year).
Event Invitation and Programme
Link to Special Address by President Mary McAleese
Deirdre Mortell Presentation Notes
Event Press
Press Release - Realising the Power & Potential of Women’s Philanthropy
Irish Times Article from 15th April
Irish Examiner Article from 15th April
Interview with Ellen Remmer from Sunday Business Post on 18th April
Philanthropy Ireland Spring 2010 Events
Our programme of events for Spring 2010 includes
our biannual Plenary Meeting (members only) on 23rd March 2010
Realising the Power and Potential of Women in Philanthropy, a special event co-hosted by Philanthropy Ireland and The Community Foundation for Ireland on 14th April 2010
Third Ray Murphy Lecture on 13th May 2010.
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Clann Credo Announces 2010 Common Cents
Common Cents 2010 will be held on 25th March 2010 in the Radisson Blu Hotel in Athlone, County Westmeath. The theme of the conference is “Social Enterprise: Creating Jobs, Building Communities” and it will include inputs from a number of high-profile speakers, including Gerry Higgins, a leading expert on Social Enterprise in the UK.
A copy of the programme and booking form is below, as is a copy of Clann Credo’s newest publication Social Finance at Work.
Labels of Love Clothing Sale in Support of One Family
One Family, a national organisation for one-parent families in Ireland, is holding a designer clothes sale in Boston College on St Stephen’s Green from 9am-6pm on 20-21 Feb 2010.
One Family has partnered with Curves Fitness for this fundraising event at which good quality designer ladies, babies, and children’s clothes will be sold. Those wishing to donate items of clothing may do so at a Curves Fitness facility until 14th February. For details on the event, contact Kathleen Fitzsimons on 087 2411394 or visit www.onefamily.ie.
Irish Development NGOs Appealing for Donations for Haiti Relief Efforts
Those interested in donating to relief efforts in Haiti can find helpful information on How You Can Help Web site
The Community Foundation Announces 2009 Philanthropist of the Year Awards
The Community Foundation for Ireland yesterday announced the winners of the 2009 Philanthropist of the Year Awards: Chantal McCabe, John Clarke and Cathal McCarthy.
The Awards were created to recognise extraordinary individuals who have shown outstanding leadership in the area of personal philanthropy and who, through their giving, have made a remarkable difference in bringing about sustainable social change.
To read the press release from the event or for more information on the Philanthropist of the Year Awards, please click here.
Volunteering Ireland presents The Value of Volunteering
On 3rd December 2009, this conference will explore how the the economic, social and political impacts of volunteering might be measured.
Hosted by Volunteering Ireland in association with the Professional Association of Volunteer Managers Ireland, the conference will include a presentation by Minister of State for the Department of Community, Rural & Gaeltacht Affairs, John Curran.
To view a full schedule, or to register online, please click here.
ICTR Annual Conference-20th Nov 2009
ICTR’s 18th Annual Conference will take place on the morning of Friday, 20th of November. The theme this year is ‘Changing to meet new Challenges’.
The Keynote Speaker will be Jim Barry, CEO of NTR plc. To download a conference brochure, or to register, please click here.
Philanthropy Ireland Plenary Meeting and AGM
By invitation only The Philanthropy Ireland Plenary & AGM will take place on Monday, 19th October at 2pm. The session will include updates from members and a presentation by Professor Frances Ruane of the Economic and Social Research Institute. For more information, please .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address).
Ireland Funds to launch Philanthropy Toolkit
Following on from the success of the Promoting Philanthropy in Ireland, 101 Fundraising Tips, The Ireland Funds will launch the Philanthropy and Fundraising Toolkit, a practical guide to fundraising in these difficult times. The seminar will detail the tools required to promote and practice philanthropy and look at the different courses of action Irish non-profits can take to improve their fundraising capabilities.
The seminar will particularly examine the recent changes in the philanthropic market place and the role of donor development in a down economy. The Toolkit will focus on board development, the role of strategy and innovation, how to launch and run a campaign and the importance of donor stewardship. In addition it will take a look at the whole area of collaboration, cooperation and consolidation within the sector, how to go about merging with other non-profits and how to
create a thinking environment within your organisation. The seminar will be full of practical advice and suggestions that you can immediately
implement and help you through these challenging times.
The seminar is intended for development or fundraising directors of non-profit organisations, board directors and trustees who have a vital part to play in any successful strategy and also the business community and CSR professionals who make decisions on supporting the sector.
Both the programme and the booking form are available below to download.
The Ireland Funds Fundraising Toolkit
On 24th September 2009, The Ireland Funds will host a seminar to launch their new philanthropy and fundraising toolkit in the Four Seasons Hotel in Dublin. Click here to view the save-the-date flier.
Shaping Our Future Conference - 19th June 2009
The event aims to create an opportunity for people to participate in setting a vision for a new sustainable Irish society, one that values and aspires to equality, inclusion and the building of social solidarity.
The Conference is aimed at anybody concerned about developing a new vision and new strategies to create a society that produces more fair, equitable and sustainable outcomes. It is particularly aimed at community organisations, NGOs in the human rights, anti-poverty, equality and social justice fields and trade unions, academics & political representatives who are committed to collective action for positive social change.
Trinity College CNM Nonprofit Summer School
16th June 2009 The 2009 Nonprofit Summer School will explore nature and practice of philanthropy in Ireland. Copies of the programme and booking form are available below.
2009 Nonprofit Summer School Programme
2009 Nonprofit Summer School Booking Form
2009 Ray Murphy Lecture
Click here to listen to the 2009 Ray Murphy Lecture.
Philanthropy Ireland’s Second Ray Murphy Lecture took place on the evening of 27th May in The Science Gallery, Trinity College Dublin. Matthew Bishop, New York Bureau Chief for The Economist and co-author of the recently published book Philanthrocapitalism: How the Rich Can Save the World and Why We Should Let Them, delivered the Lecture, which was followed by a response by Irish entrepreneur Liavan Mallin. In his address, Bishop described how the new generation of billionaires, including Bill Gates, are using big-business style strategies and expecting results and accountability to match. Leverage may be a bit of dirty word at the moment, but to make a real difference, philanthropists have to find ways to use their money that have an outsize impact, typically by using donations to change how others spend their money. Philanthropic leverage will become more important in tough economic times as social demands increase and government budgets get tighter. Philanthropy also offers the opportunity to demonstrate innovative and effective approaches to social challenges which could then be mainstreamed if proven effective.
In her response to Matthew Bishop’s address, Liavan Mallin, spoke of the need to talk about philanthropy in Ireland (which is still in its infancy) before thinking about large scale philanthrocapitalism. She also talked of the need for a sea change in attitudes towards philanthropy in Ireland and likened current attitudes (where philanthropists are slow to talk about their giving in public) to attitudes which prevailed towards entrepreneurship in Ireland twenty years ago.
Click here to download Liavan Mallin’s Presentation
At dinner in the Dining Hall following the Lecture, John R. Healy spoke movingly of the values and strong sense of social justice which had motivated Ray Murphy in his work in philanthropy. Ray Murphy, died in March 2007 and will be remembered as one of the pioneers of modern charitable foundation work and philanthropy in Ireland and internationally. Atlantic Philanthropies and the Charles Stewart Mott Foundation are supporting Philanthropy Ireland in running a ten-year lecture series, to provide a fitting memorial to one of the Irish pioneers in the philanthropy field but also to encourage philanthropy in Ireland through thought leadership, drawing on best international practice and to position Ireland as a place of philanthropic excellence. The President, Mary McAleese delivered the inaugural lecture in University College Cork in January 2008.
Jackie Harrison, Chief Executive, Philanthropy Ireland announced the launch of the annual Ray Murphy Post Graduate Bursary, in association with Clann Credo. Initially supported by The Atlantic Philanthropies, the Bursary will be available to students undertaking a postgraduate programme in an Irish third level institution, including Northern Ireland.
Click here to learn more about Ray Murphy and the Lecture Series.
Second Ray Murphy Lecture 27th May 2009
By Invitation Only The Second Ray Murphy Lecture will be delivered by Matthew Bishop, co-author of Philanthrocapitalism: How the rich can save the world, with a response by Irish entrepreneur Liavan Mallin.
The event will be held in Trinity College Dublin from 5.45pm. Please .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address) for information on accommodation, transportation or the Lecture itself.
Philanthropy Ireland Plenary Meeting
Members/by invitation only Philanthropy Ireland’s spring plenary will be held on Thursday, 12th March at 11:00am at the Stephen’s Green Hibernian Club.
Next Meeting of the Children & Youth Affinity Group
Members only The next meeting of the Children & Youth Affinity Group will take place on Monday, 23rd February from 10:30-12:00 in the Irish Social Finance Centre, Grattan Crescent, Inchicore.
Upcoming Affinity Group Meetings
Members Only Please .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address) for further information.
New Communities: 9th February 2009, 10:30AM
Children & Youth: 23rd February 2009, 10:30AM
First meeting of the Trustee Network
The first meeting of the Trustee Network will take place on 25th November. Please .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address) for details.
Click here to download the agenda for this meeting.
Spreading the Wealth: the business of philanthropy
Philanthropy Ireland, in association with STEP Ireland, announces Spreading the Wealth: The business of philanthropy. On 19th November, this half day conference will explore the role of professional advisors in encouraging planned giving. 
Speakers include Martin Brookes, Chief Executive of New Philanthropy Capital; Mark Evans, Head of Family Business and Philanthropy at Coutts & Co. and Paraic Madigan, Partner, Private Client Department, Matheson Ormsby Prentice.
Colin McCrea, Senior Vice President of Atlantic Philanthropies, will chair the event that will include a panel discussion with presenters and Tina Roche, Chief Executive, The Community Foundation for Ireland, and Liam O’Dwyer, Chairman of Philanthropy Ireland.
Conference fees are €150 for members of STEP Ireland and Philanthropy Ireland and €200 for non-members.
To download the presentations from the Conference, please click here.
To download the Guide to Setting up a Foundation in Ireland, please click here.
Philanthropy Ireland Plenary & AGM
Members only: The Philanthropy Ireland Plenary & AGM will take place on Thursday, 23rd October 2008 at the Westin Hotel. Contact us for more details.
Next Meeting of the New Communities Affinity Group
Members only The next meeting of the New Communities Affinity Group will take place on Tuesday, 23rd June at 9.00am. Please .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address) for details.
Ray Murphy Lecture Series
About the Ray Murphy Lecture Series
Supported by The Atlantic Philanthropies and the Charles Stewart Mott Foundation, the ten-year Ray Murphy Lecture Series aims to provide a fitting memorial to one of the pioneers of Irish philanthropy, Ray Murphy. It also aims to encourage philanthropic giving in Ireland through exposure to current trends in international philanthropy and to help position Ireland as a centre of philanthropic excellence.
Click here for photos and information on the 2010 Ray Murphy Lecture.
Click here for photos and information on the 2009 Ray Murphy Lecture.
Click here for materials from the 2008 Ray Murphy Lecture
About Ray Murphy
Ray Murphy was one of the pioneers of Irish philanthropy. Through his work with The Atlantic Philanthropies and the Charles Stewart Mott Foundation, he worked in Ireland and throughout the world, supporting organisations working with disadvantaged and vulnerable people. Ray served as Chief Executive and later as a Board member of Philanthropy Ireland, as well as Chairman of Clann Credo - The Social Investment Fund.
Ray was a keen supporter of cooperation and collaboration in the philanthropy sector and beyond. He chaired the Youth Empowerment Partnership Programme (a project of the Network of European Foundations for Innovation and Cooperation) and was a member of the European Foundation Centre’s Resource Development Committee. Ray was posthumously awarded the Raymond Georis prize for Innovative Philanthropy in Europe in June 2007.
Ray was forever generous with his advice, wisdom and expertise and will be remembered as one of the philanthropic sector’s most courageous and inspirational leaders.
2008 Ray Murphy Lecture Series
For general information on the Ray Murphy Lecture Series, please click here.
The inaugural Ray Murphy Lecture was held on 25th January 2008 at University College Cork. Audio presentations and photographs from the Lecture are available below:
Audio Presentations from the 2008 Ray Murphy Lecture
Welcome and Introduction by Liam O’Dwyer, Chairman of Philanthropy Ireland
Launch of the Ray Murphy Lecture Series by Bill White, President of the Charles Stewart Mott Foundation
Thanks to Bill White by Liam O’Dwyer
Introduction of Colin McCrea, President of Atlantic Philanthropies, by Liam O’Dwyer
Colin McCrea responds to Bill White
Thanks to Colin McCrea by Liam O’Dwyer
Introduction of Mary McAleese, President of Ireland, by Liam O’Dwyer
Delivery of Inaugural Ray Murphy Lecture by President McAleese
Thanks to President McAleese and Close by Liam O’Dwyer
Transcript of the Inaugural Ray Murphy Lecture, delivered by President Mary McAleese
Transcript from Inaugural Ray Murphy Lecture
Photographs from the 2008 Ray Murphy Lecture
Photo Captions
1. Mary McAleese, President of Ireland, delivers the inaugural Ray Murphy Lecture.
2. President McAleese with members of Ray Murphy’s family.
3. Brian Millane and Gerry Kearney of the Department of Community, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs with United States Ambassador Thomas Foley
4. Jacqui McCrum and Donal de Buitleir of AIB with Katie Burke of Prospectus (centre)
Launch of “Philanthropy - An Opportunity to Make Your Mark”
Tánaiste and Minister for Finance Brian Cowen will launch Philanthropy Ireland’s new guide to philanthropic giving: Philanthropy - an opportunity to make your mark at AIB Bankcentre on Wednesday 19th September 2007.
The guide provides a comprehensive framework for philanthropic giving as well as providing profiles of Ireland’s leading charitable foundations and trusts
The guide is available free of charge from Philanthropy Ireland: please email .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address) with your postal address and we will send you a copy.
Philanthropy Ireland Professional Development Programme
Course Details
Fundamentals of Grantmaking and Assessment
Monday 21st May 07
10:30-16:30
Venue:
Carmichael Centre for Voluntary Groups, Dublin 7
Course Fee
€160 (members), €300 (non-members), including lunch.
Following the very successful series of four half-day training courses ran by Philanthropy Ireland in November, we are delivering a one-day course on grant-making fundamentals, with a focus on grant assessment.
The course is open to staff or trustees from organisations both in the independent and statutory sector with grant programmes. Attendance is limited to 18 participants.
The trainer, Heather Swailes has worked at the Joseph Rowntree Charitable Trust, the UK National Lottery Charities Board and she currently works as Executive Secretary of the Allen Lane Foundation. Heather has delivered training courses for the Association of Charitable Foundations (UK) for many years.
Course outline: Fundamentals of Grantmaking & Assessment
This course is for staff and trustees of grant-making organisations (both independent and state-funded) who are involved in the assessment of grant applications, and who would like to develop their techniques in assessing grant applications. At the end of the course participants should be able to:
* identify whether an application meets the criteria of the relevant fund
* distinguish personal opinion from criteria-based judgements
* discover more information from applicants in a thorough but respectful manner
* reflect on the relationship between grant-seeker and grant-maker
* reflect on their own role and that of the Trustees/Board
* present applications to Trustees/Board to enable them to make proper decisions
Booking details
To book, contact Thomas Bibby at .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address) or call (01) 670 8939.
Please note there is a minimum cancellation period of seven days before the course starts
Philanthropy Ireland Plenary Meeting: Promoting Philanthropy
The plenary meeting will start at 10:30am on Monday 30th April. Speakers include Susan Mackenzie of Philanthropy UK and Gerry Kearney of the Department of Community, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs. Please note there is a dress code at the venue.
