Policy changes needed to incentivise large scale giving in Ireland

Posted on July 17, 2019

As part of The Community Foundation for Ireland’s commitment to both encourage and create a culture of large scale, strategic philanthropy we have been looking to Government to bring in reforms that will encourage this type of giving and bring our underdeveloped philanthropic environment in line with our neighbours in the UK.

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Women in Leadership

Posted on July 12, 2019

The Community Foundation for Ireland fund the National Women’s Council of Ireland board leadership campaign through The Women's Fund for Ireland.

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Launch of a European Philanthropy Manifesto

Posted on July 05, 2019

Philanthropy is best summarised as transforming generosity into lasting impact, but at its best, through commitment, collaboration and focus philanthropy can be a catalyst for positive social change. This is why we welcome launch of The European Philanthropy Manifesto, a joint initiative of DAFNE (Donors and Foundations Network Europe) and the EFC (European Foundation Centre).

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2019 Older Persons’ Fund Grantees Announced

Posted on June 26, 2019

The Community Foundation for Ireland alongside our generous donors, have supported the rights of older people since we were founded in 2000. We set up a dedicated long-term philanthropic fund focussed on this area called The Older Persons’ Fund.

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