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April 2008: Philanthropy Seminar May 13th – Planning Your Philanthropy
Would you like to learn more about philanthropy? This important seminar on a topic of growing interest in Ireland takes place on Tuesday May 13th @ 8am at the Radisson SAS St Helen’s Hotel on the Stillorgan Road (just south of UCD). The hour long presentation will be followed by a short Q&A. For more details click here>>
April 2008: Philanthropy Matters Advisor Spring Update
The Spring edition of our dedicated bulletin for professional advisors features information about new family funds, upcoming seminars and other relevant information for advisors. To view click here>>
April 2008: Philanthropy Matters Spring Update
Welcome to the Spring edition of ‘Philanthropy Matters’. This issue features information on a new family fund that was recently established, information about Donor Advised Funds, our next seminar, the new Ray Murphy Fund as well as other national and international philanthropy matters. To view click here>>
March 2008: The Community Foundation loses by a Short Head to Java
The Community Foundation for Ireland was a close runner up in a recent competition to win a sponsorship of a race at Cheltenham. Pictured are (from LtoR) Tom McEnaney, Business Editor of the Irish Independent, David McKernan of Java Republic, Aisling Walsh of Butlers Chocolates, Niall O'Sullivan of The Community Foundation for Ireland, Suzi Browne of Cheltenham Racecourse, Avine McNally of Small Firms Association.
February 2008: Philanthropy Symposium
In February 2008, US Ambassador Thomas C Foley held a philanthropy symposium entitled ‘A Dialogue on Philanthropy’ at his Phoenix Park residence. Many US and Irish experts were present. Uniquely; donors, foundations, professional advisors and representatives from the Irish government were all present. Tina Roche, Chief Executive of The Community Foundation for Ireland co-moderated on one session about community and other foundations with Bob Edgar from our US counterpart – The New York Trust. To read the full text of Ambassador Foley’s report please click here>>
February 2008: Brian Wilson appointed as Chairperson of The Community Foundation for Ireland
The Community Foundation for Ireland is pleased to announce the appointment of Brian Wilson as Chairperson to the organisation. He succeeds John Gallagher who is stepping down after three years as Chairperson. John will continue as goodwill ambassador for the board… More>>
February 2008: the Community Foundation launches the Ray Murphy Fund
The Community Foundation for Ireland today (Friday 1st February) announced the establishment of The Ray Murphy Fund. The fund has been set up to assist and encourage managers within the community and voluntary sectors to access leadership education and training. The Community Foundation will contribute €200,000 to the fund over the next 10 years… More>>
January 2008: Breakfast Briefing - Advisors and Philanthropy - Feb 12
Advisors are increasingly being asked by clients for a wider range of flexible philanthropic and charitable options. Why not learn more about this emerging topic. As part of our work with professional advisors, The Community Foundation for Ireland are pleased to invite you to a breakfast briefing, on legal, tax, estate planning and other key issues affecting your clients. This takes place in the city centre at 8.00am Tuesday, February 12th. Please call 01 874 7354 or email nosullivan@foundation.ie for details
News 2007:
December 2007: Philanthropy Matters Advisor Winter Update
The Winter edition of our dedicated bulletin for professional advisors entitled ‘Philanthropy Matters Advisor Autumn features new research about UK philanthropy and other relevant information for advisors. To view click here
December 2007: Philanthropy Matters Winter Update
Welcome to the winter edition of ‘Philanthropy Matters’. This issue features information on establishing county funds, the winners of the inaugural Philanthropist of the Year awards, our next seminar, an article about the ‘gift of philanthropy’ as well as other national and international philanthropy matters. To view click here.
December 2007: J.P. McManus and Niall Mellon named Philanthropists of the Year
The Community Foundation for Ireland today announced the winners of the inaugural Philanthropist of the Year Awards. J.P. McManus was named Philanthropist of the Year - Ireland and Niall Mellon was awarded Philanthropist of the Year – International.
For full press release click here
December 2007: Accountability Report 2006
Throughout 2006, The Community Foundation for Ireland continued to enjoy spectacular support from both new and existing donors. During 2006, our Permanent Endowment Fund grew from €7.48m to €19.21. The permanence of this fund distinguishes The Foundation from many other organisations, and it is one of our key goals to grow it into a substantially larger, sustainable fund, the income from which will develop community and voluntary initiatives throughout Ireland both now and in the future. To download the full report, click here
November 2007: Pre-Budget Submission
The Community Foundation for Ireland has been lobbying hard for the amendment of The Finance Bill 2006 which under Section 485C introduced a tax cap on charitable gifts. To view our full pre-budget submission, click here
October 2007: Philanthropy Matters Autumn 2007 Bulletin
Welcome to ‘Philanthropy Matters’ – the third edition of our new periodic bulletin for Irish philanthropists and those interested in the topic. This issue features information on the impact of The Community Foundation for Ireland’s grant making, details about company payroll giving, an edited version of an article in a recent Irish Times by our Chief Executive as well as other national and international philanthropy matters. To view click here.
September 2007: Philanthropy Seminar October 9th - The Philanthropy Journey
Would you like to learn more about philanthropy? This important seminar on a topic of growing interest in Ireland takes place on Tuesday, October 9th @ 8am at the Radisson SAS St Helen’s Hotel on the Stillorgan Road (just south of UCD). The hour long presentation will be followed by a short Q&A.
Our main speaker is John Rockett, Managing Director of AIB Private Banking and one of the most experienced wealth management professionals in Ireland. He will speak about the increasing role that philanthropy is playing in overall wealth management. Mary Lawlor is Chief Executive of the international award winning charity Front Line. She will focus on how philanthropy has transformed the organisation. The organisation’s best known benefactor is Denis O’Brien. Tina Roche will also speak briefly about how people, when starting their philanthropy journey can look at their motivations to frame their giving and how they might then establish a charitable structure. We would be delighted to see you on the day as it will provide a perfect introduction to this area. The format is very informal and anyone who has attended previous seminars has been highly impressed. Those present will also receive advance copies of the superb new Philanthropy Ireland ‘Guide to Giving’. You don’t have to be a Chuck Feeney or Bill Gates to be a philanthropist, why not see what you can do.
This is an invite only event, but if you have a particular interest in attending, please contact Niall O'Sullivan on 01 874 7354 for further details.
September 2007: Ireland’s Wealthy Urged to Help Double Philanthropy to €1 billion by 2010
The Community Foundation for Ireland has called for Ireland’s wealthiest individuals to lead the way in developing private philanthropy in Ireland. Tina Roche, Chief Executive of The Community Foundation, said “If Ireland’s wealthiest citizens contributed at the same level as Britain we would more than double our rate of giving to over €1 billion annually and our entire not-for-profit sector would see a huge expansion in the opportunities available to them”.
Speaking at the launch of its inaugural Philanthropist of the Year Awards, which will take place in Dublin on 15th November, The Community Foundation pointed out that:
- Ireland’s accumulated wealth now stands at approximately €804 billion, up 19% from 2005.
- Excluding the value of principal private residences there are more than 33,000 millionaires in Ireland.
- In 2000 there were fewer than 10,000.
- Ireland donates only 0.34% of GNP to the not-for-profit sector compared to 0.71% in the UK and 2.1% in the United States.
- More than €3 billion worth of property is transferred by Irish people through their wills every year.
- 60% of income to the not-for-profit sector comes from the State.
Ms Roche said that “With such a marked increase in net wealth in this country over the last fifteen years, Ireland now has a unique opportunity and responsibility to build an enduring philanthropic culture that would see all levels of society benefit.”
For full press release click here.
September 2007: Philanthropy Matters Advisor Autumn Update
The Community Foundation for Ireland is pleased to present the third edition of our dedicated bulletin for professional advisors entitled ‘Philanthropy Matters Advisor Autumn Update click here
August 2007: The Community Foundation for Ireland announces support for community projects
The Community Foundation for Ireland (CFI) has just announced that in its first round of funding in 2007, it has awarded grants of €132,956 to 204 Irish community group projects in 26 counties. The Community Foundation for Ireland (CFI) was established in 2000 with support from the Government and business sector to encourage individual and corporate philanthropic support for the community and voluntary sector. Since it was established in 2000, the Foundation has given grants to over 700 community and voluntary organisations. “I find it quite amazing what passionate people can do with a small amount of money that has a huge impact on their community”, Tina Roche, Chief Executive of CFI. For full press release click here
July 2007: Philanthropy Matters Advisor Summer Update
The Community Foundation for Ireland is pleased to present the second edition of our dedicated bulletin for professional advisors entitled ‘Philanthropy Matters Advisor Summer Update click here.
June 2007: Philanthropy Matters Advisor Spring Update
Welcome to ‘Philanthropy Matters’ – the second edition of our new periodic bulletin for Irish philanthropists and those interested in the topic. This issue features information on the impact of The Community Foundation for Ireland’s grant making, a call for changes to tax laws to support philanthropy in Ireland, details of the recently announced ‘Philanthropist of the Year’ award as well as other national and international philanthropy matters. To view click here.
May 2007: Announcement of Seminar – I Want to be a Philanthropist – Where Do I Start?
Our next seminar will focus on the journey to becoming a philanthropist. Experts in the field will explain how to set up your own Family or Corporate Foundation or a Donor Advised Fund. Case studies will be used to help illustrate the options.
The seminar will provide a comprehensive but jargon free insight into the choices and the most efficient tax opportunities available. A range of materials will also be provided on the day to help establish which option is right for you. This important seminar will take place in early October (further details will be provided in the Community Foundation for Ireland Autumn newsletter).
Attendance is by invitation only. If you however, have a specific interest, please email Niall: nosullivan@foundation.ie or call 01-874 3807 (direct line). Whether this is an area you are looking at for 2007 or in coming years it should be of interest to many people.
April 20, 2007: We are delighted to announce that The Community Foundation for Ireland was awarded its Excellence Through People accreditation. Excellence Through People is Ireland’s National Standard for Human Resource Development.
Pictured at the Excellence Through People awards event on 20th April 2007 was Mr. Noel Dempsey, T.D, Minister for Communications, Marine and Natural Resources, Tina Roche, CFI CEO and Rody Molloy. Director General of FÁS.
April 20, 2007: The Community Foundation for Ireland is pleased to announce the launch of its inaugural dedicated bulletin for professional advisors entitled ‘Philanthropy Matters Advisor Update’. Believed to be the first of its kind in Ireland, articles in the first issue include: Balancing Children and Charity in Estate Planning; and Tax Relief on Shares – An Underused Tool for Irish Philanthropists.
The Community Foundation for Ireland is a donor services and grant-making organisation. The organisation seeks to work closely with professional advisors who advise clients in relation to tax matters, estate planning, will making and other facets of financial and wealth management. In doing so the goal of The Foundation is to raise awareness of philanthropy among this sector and to build a greater culture of philanthropy in Ireland. Read Philanthropy Matter Advisor Update click here. The bulletin is in the Professional Advisors Resources section.
April 2007:
The Community Foundation for Ireland is pleased to announce the launch of its first dedicated bulletin for professional advisors entitled ‘Philanthropy Matters Advisor Update’. Click here.
February 2007: Dr Gerard O’Hare, Chief Executive of property development company Parker Green, spoke about philanthropy from his perspective at the Community Foundation for Ireland February 2007 breakfast seminar. To view a summary of his thought-provoking presentation click here.
February 16, 2007: The Community Foundation for Ireland (CFI) has announced the inauguration of The Philanthropist of the Year Awards scheme. The awards will be made to individuals in two categories: a national award for philanthropic work undertaken in Ireland and an international philanthropist award. Read the full story click here.
January 2007: CFI Launches ‘Philanthropy Matters’ – a new periodic bulletin on philanthropy in Ireland. Read Philanthropy Matters click here.
NEWS 2006: Pre Budget Submission to the Dept of Finance by The Community Foundation for Ireland on Taxation Matters Relating to the Establishment of a Philanthropy Culture in Ireland November 2006. Read Pre Budget click here.
September 2006: Community Foundation for Ireland launches it’s “Accountability Report 2005”. Read Accountability Report 2005 click here. Read Accountability Report press release click here.
July 28, 2006: AIB donation to CFI will be used to aid disadvantaged groups in the community. Read AIB press release click here.
June 2006: The Community Foundation for Ireland and Business in the Community Ireland publish "Alternatives to Custody". Read the press release click here.
March 23, 2006: Call for more support for new communities at National Forum on Europe. Read the National Forum press release click here.
December 8, 2005: Leading charity predicts budget will help grow Philanthropy in Ireland. Read the Philanthropy in Ireland press release click here.
August 2005: Community Foundation for Ireland launches it’s “Accountability Report 2004”. Read the Accountability Report 2004 click here.
June 30, 2005: 71% want to make poverty history: Research finds majority want Government to meet 0.7% of GNP aid pledge. Read the full story click here.
March 15, 2005: John Gallagher succeeds Chris Horn as Chairperson of the Community Foundation for Ireland. Read press release click here.
January 14, 2005: Monaghan first with new community funding initiative. Eleven community groups throughout the county first to benefit from new fund. Read press release click here.
December 20, 2004: NIB €1m will go towards building Permanent Charity Fund.
December 1, 2004: Budget a lost opportunity to address needs of charity sector.
November 30, 2004: Community Foundation calls for Charity “To Begin on Budget Day”.
November 23, 2004: New research reveals widespread support for work of charities.
November 10, 2004: The Community Foundation for Ireland urges Government to go “all the way” on VAT issue.
October 26, 2004: World Leaders in Philanthropy meet in Ireland.
August 6, 2004: National Irish Bank selects The Community Foundation for Ireland as their chosen Charity.
CONSUMER RESEARCH – NOVEMBER 2004
Consumer attitudes to charitable giving click here.
BACKGROUND TO THE COMMUNITY FOUNDATION FOR IRELAND
Background information on The Community Foundation for Ireland click here.
“Connecting people who care with causes that matter”……
See details of the wide range of projects supported by the Community Foundation for Ireland throughout the country between 2000 and 2003 click here.
