A Curation of Reflections from the Philanthropy Ireland Donor Symposium 2022
FRAMING OUR FUTURE:
Exploring the possibilities through a climate & environmental lens
Annual Donor Symposium 2022 Kindly supported by
How Can Philanthropy be a driver for change? This is the question we posed at our 2022 Annual Donor Symposium held on the 16th November in the Merrion Room in the RDS.
On this occasion we chose to explore the question through the lens of climate. A clear vision, partnership, and collaboration – these were the factors that resonated with our panellists.
From left to right, Vincent Wall, Broadcaster, Jason Sherlock, Director of Development, DCU Trust, Anegla McCarthy CEO, The Earth Foundation, Éilis Murray, CEO, Philanthropy Ireland, Norman Crowley, Founder & Chairman, CoolPlanet, Peter McGarry, Founder,The Earth Foundation.
Can we move from 'What Is' to
The discussions at the symposium were largely focused on exploring how philanthopy can be part of the solution. Hear from Éilis Murray, CEO, Philanthropy Ireland as she sets the context for discussions:
Summary pieces from our inspiring speakers have been collated below:
People who have the money need to get involved more in the philanthropic endeavour.
Norman shared with us about:
Why get involved in climate issues? What was learned from his experience of giving? Why is adequate resourcing so important?
What climate and philanthropy partnerships are happening? What is the commitment to Policy for Philanthropy? What is the Department Vision for Communities?
The lively interview and discussion with the panellists made philanthropy very real and highlighted the shared passion, commitment and determination needed to turn a philanthropic concept into into reality.
From developing a national policy on philanthropy, to bringing a philanthropic concept to reality –whether private or corporate – it was all about vision, partnership and collaboration.
Our sincere thanks to: all our panellists for their time and valuable insights & Department of Rural and Community Development, Medtronic and O’Kennedy Consulting for their support towards the event.
Joe Quinsey, currently CEO of DCU Educational Trust, has over 30 years’ senior-level experience covering both industry and the non-profit sector. Previous non-profit roles include CEO of The Children’s Medical & Research Foundation and Director of Change for the Rehab Group, whilst his industry experience includes senior finance, commercial and general management roles in blue chip multi-nationals, Diageo and CRH. A chartered management accountant by profession, Joe also holds an MBA from Dublin City University
Bríd is an Associate Director in Risk Consulting. She commenced her career working in private equity and investment management and has since built over 10 years’ experience in professional services.
Bríd advises clients on matters relating to governance, conduct, regulation and compliance. Previous engagements include working as Authorised Officer for the Central Bank of Ireland on conduct related issues; advising an international insurance group on the authorisation process and also an international banking group on compliance relating to its private banking business. She has significant experience in Individual Accountability, Fitness and Probity having advised both Irish and UK institutions on their obligations in these areas.