Entries by Eilis OBoyle

Attracting Talent in the Social Economy: Impact of the Second National Social Enterprise Policy

As we anticipate the forthcoming publication of the Second National Social Enterprise Policy, we’ve considered the impact it may have on attracting talent into the social economy, and what challenges may lie ahead for recruiting and retaining talent in the current market.     Attracting the Next Generation of Changemakers  Attracting fresh talent into the social […]

Federation of Irish Sport Launch 2024 Sport Industry Awards

Our partners at Federation of Irish Sport launched the 2024 Irish Sport Industry Awards on 12th April, alongside Minister of State with responsibility for Sport, Physical Education and Gaeltacht, Thomas Byrne. Now in its 7th iteration, they will be celebrated at an awards ceremony on Tuesday 28th May at The College Green Hotel in Dublin’s […]

LSSIF Review: Learnings Since 2019 and Expectations for 2024

On 3rd April, Ministers Catherine Martin and Thomas Byrne published a review of the 2019 LSSIF Fund, including recommendations for the upcoming LSSIF programme. As the 2019 round was the first for this new fund, it is worth reflecting on some of the data and observations shared. €172m was sought back in 2019 from a […]

Our Rural Future: 2024 Community Recognition Fund

The Minister for Rural & Community Development has announced a further €50 million in funding under The Community Recognition Fund, to deliver projects over 2024- 2025. The Community Recognition Fund was first introduced last year to recognise the huge efforts made by communities in welcoming and supporting people coming to Ireland. Through the 2023 allocation, […]

4 Ways to Make Your Fundraising More Sustainable

Fundraising is an essential component for nonprofit organisations to achieve their mission and sustain operations. However, it can be challenging to create a fundraising strategy that is sustainable and effective over the long term. Here are 4 ways your nonprofit can make your fundraising efforts more sustainable:   1. Leverage Digital Methods of Fundraising Most […]

Nonprofit Talent Trends: Q4 Insights & 2023 Overview

Our final quarterly analysis of Nonprofit Talent Trends for the year has shown a significant increase in activity, versus the same period last year. The number of roles we recorded as being advertised jumped from 193 to 254, an increase of 61, or 31.6%. It is interesting to note that the number of organisations who […]

Is Ireland Failing its Disabled Workforce? 4 Tips for Inclusive Recruitment

In recent years, there have been many positive developments towards increased recruitment inclusivity in Ireland. According to the 2022 Diversity, Equality and Inclusion Policy, “Everyone is entitled to enjoy a prejudice–free working environment that rejects any form of discrimination”. Despite this policy, there is evident disability discrimination in hiring. According to The European Commission Country Report […]

3 Successful Grant Application Tips for Locally Led Initiatives

National policies regarding grant investment in communities and rural areas recommend that local development should be locally driven. Focusing on a bottom-up approach, led by local stakeholders and local partnerships, is highly encouraged. In our experience, there are a number of key priority issues that your grant proposal should try to address. Here are 3 […]

2into3 Announce 3-Year Partnership with Federation of Irish Sport

2into3 proudly announce a transformative 3-year strategic partnership with the Federation of Irish Sport (FIS), commencing January 2024. This collaboration marks a significant milestone in 2into3 and The Federation of Irish Sport’s (FIS) shared commitment in enhancing the social impact of sports, recreation, and physical activity across Ireland. This partnership will allow both organisations to […]

The Power of Social Media in Elevating Your Fundraising Efforts

Last week, we saw a fantastic example of leveraging social media platforms for fundraising campaigns. After the tragic stabbing in Dublin last Thursday 23rd November, the bravery of Caio Benicio was celebrated by the creation of, ‘Buy Caio Benicio a pint’on Go Fund Me. By leveraging social media to spread awareness of this campaign, over €360,000 […]