Philanthropy in Practice Series: Grantee Impact Assessment, Partnering and Supporting

Facilitated by: Emma Lane-Spollen, Philanthropy Advisor

Outline:

This workshop explored the pertinence and nuances of the funder-grantee relationship. It highlighted that funding relationships, including impact practice, should be based on mutual recognition of respective values, roles, and responsibilities. Exercises and discussions further helped underline that flexibility, openness, and transparency will help build trust, foster ongoing dialogue, increase impact and ensure genuine learning about what works well and what does not.

Agenda:

Impact and why measure it
Measuring Impact: How
Supporting Grantee Measurement: Key considerations
Funder Responsibilities: Transparency, Accountability, Learning

Contact

29 Mount Street Upper, Dublin 2
CHY 14484 CRO 371896 CRA 20047382

Email: [email protected]

Joe Quinsey

Joined the Board in January 2021

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

Brid Cannon

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.