Private Foundation Service
The following is a menu of services that The Community Foundation for Ireland can provide. This list is intended as a guide for private foundations and families who wish to maintain an independent fund. The Community Foundation for Ireland can provide a range of support services they require to accomplish their philanthropic objectives.
Grantmaking, Education and Legacy Services
- Family meetings / Board meetings
- Preparation of Mission Statement
- Preparation of Philanthropic Legacy Statement
- Customised training for next generation
- Assistance in preparation of grantmaking guidelines
- Customised reports on a specific non-profit or broad field of interest
- Customised grant proposals in area of interest
- Grant application review assistance
- Grant processing service
- Preparation of grant award and denial letters
- Grant tracking
- Post-grant evaluations
- Joint philanthropic venture opportunities
- Educational seminars
- Site visits to non-profits.
General/Administrative Services
- Meeting space
- Board meeting management services including preparation of agenda and minutes
- Document preparation; stationery and letterhead design
- Coordinate tax returns if the family foundation is receiving donations.
Public Relations Services
- Press release preparation and distribution
- Preparation and printing of newsletters, brochures and annual report.
The Community Foundation’s fee will be customised for each private foundation based upon the list of services selected and the scope of those services.
For more information, please contact Niall O'Sullivan, Head of Fund Development on 01 874 7354 or by email nosullivan@foundation.ie.
