2into3's Second Annual Report on Fundraising in Ireland & Autumn Seminar Series

2into3, in association with Ulster Bank and Mason Hayes & Curran, launched our Second Annual Report on Fundraising Performance in Ireland in September in Trinity College, Dublin. The launch in Dublin was the first in the National Seminar Series, with seminars also taking place in Limerick IT (6th October), National University of Ireland, Galway (12th October) and University College Cork (26th October).

2into3, UlsterBank and Mason Hayes & Curran Seminar on Fundraising Performance in Ireland

University College Cork, 26th October 2011

The fourth and final seminar in the 2into3 Autumn Seminar Series took place in the beautiful Council Room of University College Cork, on 26th October 2011.  Sinéad Kelleher of 2into3 presented and discussed the findings of 2into3's Second Annual Report on Fundraising Performance in Ireland. A great variety of representatives from the not-for-profit sector were in attendance which contributed to the quality of the discussion following the presentation. How not-for-profit organisations could work together to improve fundraising and how to expand the fundraising mix were among the issues considered. 2into3 would like to extend our thanks to UCC for graciously hosting the event, to the panelists who generously shared their experiences and to attendees for their time and contribution to the seminar.

Our Panel Members were:

• Conor Counihan: CEO, St. Joseph's Foundation
• Fiona Kearney: Director; Lewis Glucksman Gallery
• Dr. Jean van Sinderen-Law: Director of Development; Cork University Foundation
• Rachel Stevenson: Head of Fundraising; Cork Simon Community
• Dennis O'Connor: Director; 2into3
• Sinéad Kelleher: Author of the Report; 2into3

2into3, UlsterBank and Mason Hayes & Curran Seminar on Fundraising Performance in Ireland

National University of Ireland, Galway, October 12th 2011

For the Second Annual Report on Fundraising Performance in Ireland, the seminar series was brought to Galway for the first time. The seminar, in conjuction with UlsterBank and Mason Hayes & Curran, was graciously hosted by National University of Ireland, Galway. Attendees at the seminar included representatives from the not-for-profit sector, funding organisations, academia and the business community. 2into3 would like to extend our thanks to the panelists who generously shared their experiences and provided an insight into fundraising in their organisation and region. Their contribution allowed for an interesting discussion around issues such as the changing nature of fundraising, how new sources of funding could be found and the opportunities and challenges associated with online fundraising.

Our Panelists were:

• John Crumlish: Managing Director; Galway Arts Festival
• Tom Joyce: Director; Galway University Foundation
• Justin McDermott: Community Fundraiser Connaught Ulster; Irish Cancer Society
• Paul Stapleton: Community Fundraiser; Galway Simon Community
• Dennis O'Connor: Director; 2into3
• Sinéad Kelleher: Author of the Report; 2into3
   

2into3, UlsterBank and Mason Hayes & Curran Seminar on Fundraising Performance in Ireland

Limerick Institute of Technology, October 6th 2011                                       

2into3 brought its Second Annual Report on Fundraising in Ireland to Limerick on Thursday October 6th 2011, in conjuction with UlsterBank and Mason Hayes & Curran, and graciously hosted by the Limerick Institution of Technology. The event was well attended with representatives from the not-for-profit sector, funding organisations, academia and the business community. 2into3 would like to extend our thanks to the panelists who shared their experiences and provided an insight into fundraising in the Mid-West region. Their contribution allowed for a very interesting discussion about the changing nature of  fundraising and the challenges the not-for-profit sector faces today. 

Our Panelists were:

• John Kelly: CEO; Irish Chamber Orchestra;
• Kieran MacSweeney: Limerick Institute of Technology;
• Niamh Mulqueen: Corporate Relations Director, Bóthar.
• Micheál Sheridan: CEO; Mercy Hospital Foundation;
• Dennis O'Connor: Director; 2into3
• Sinéad Kelleher: Author of the Report; 2into3

Launch of 2into3's Second Annual Report on Fundraising in Ireland 2011

Trinity College Dublin, 22nd September 2011                             

2into3, in conjunction with Ulster Bank and Mason Hayes&Curran, launched our Second Annual Report on Fundraising in Ireland.  This study represents the second in a series of analysis of the effects of the economic downturn on income in the not-for-profit sector.

The launch was a great success and well attended. 2into3 wishes to thank Ulster Bank, Mason Hayes & Curran for supporting the research and the seminar series and Trinity College Dublin's Centre for Nonprofit Management for hosting the event. We would also like to thank our panel members who contributed enormously to the debate: 

• Frank Bryne: Finance Director; St Patrick’s Hospital
• Richard Dixon: Director of Public Affairs; Concern Worldwide
• Gemma Duke: Development Manager, Dublin Theatre Festival
• Liz Roche: National Fundraising Co-ordinator; Society of St. Vincent de Paul
• Paul Rowe: CEO; Educate Together
• Nick Sparrow: Director of Development; Trinity Foundation
• Dennis O'Connor, Director, 2into3 and of course Sinead Kelleher, Associate, 2into3 and Author of the Report.

Launching the 2011 Report, 2into3’s Founding Director, Dennis O'Connor explained:

“This Second Annual Report on Fundraising in Ireland provides some grounds for optimism by
confirming that Irish people have continued to give to charitable organisations despite the
traumatic contraction in the Irish economy and the financial pain being endured by individual households.”

Neil Pope, Director of 2into3’s Leadership Recruitment practice, commented:

“The findings of the Report illustrate how funding is following the building of capacity and talent within the sector”

To read 2into3's Second Annual Report on Fundraising Performance in Ireland please click here.