Events in April

Realising the Power and Potential of Women’s Philanthropy

Realising the Power and Potential of Women's Philanthropy

President Mary McAleese gave a special address at Realising the Power & Potential of Women’s Philanthropy, an event co-hosted by The Community Foundation for Ireland and Philanthropy Ireland on 14th April 2010.

Over 160 people attended the Symposium, which featured presentations by Ellen Remmer (The Philanthropic Initiative, Inc), Deirdre Mortell (Co-Founder of the One Foundation), Chantal McCabe (2009 National Philanthropist of the Year).

Also at the event we launched Ireland's first ever Women's Fund. The fund will be dedicated to supporting women's initiatives and issues right around the country.
 

President Mary Mc Aleese's Address

Notes from Deirdre Mortell's Presentation

Event Videos

Ellen Remmer speaking at the event

Chantal Mc Cabe Speaking at the event

Event Press

Press Release - Realising the Power and Potential of Women in Philanthropy

Irish Times Article from April 15th

Irish Examiner Article from April 15th

Interview with Ellen Remmer from Sunday Business Post April 18th

Family Philanthropy, How / Why / When to Talk Philanthropy with a Client

April 15, An Audience with Ellen – Family Philanthropy and How / Why / When to Talk Philanthropy with Clients

When: Thursday, April 15 @ 7.45 - 9.15am
Where: Boston College, 42 St Stephen's Green, Dublin 2 (http://www.bc.edu/dublin)
To Book: Call Niall on 01 874 7354 or email .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address)
Only 35 places available

An unique opportunity for professional advisors with an interest in philanthropy to participate in an informal Q&A with Ellen Remmer, a philanthropist and one of the USA’s leading philanthropy advisors. As President and CEO of Boston based The Philanthropic Initiative, Inc. Ellen works directly with families, independent foundations and corporations and with community foundations and financial services firms to strengthen their capacity to help private donors achieve their philanthropic goals.