For change.
For better.
For all.

Community Foundation Ireland is taking a leading role in building a more equal and sustainable society. This leadership is rooted in collaboration. Our ambition is to deepen our impact and expand philanthropic participation to secure a fairer future for people, place and planet. This will require courage - standing up for what's right, challenging inequality and taking action even when it is difficult.

OUR STRATEGY

Giving strategically

We invite donors and citizens to join us in building an Ireland where people and nature flourish together.

Long-term

As a philanthropic hub we have the connectivity, knowledge and expertise to advise donors strategically to deliver systemic and societal change. We know philanthropy is different. It takes the longer term view.

Connected

The Community Foundation model uniquely connects us to communities. We have a network of 5,000 partners. Whether working locally on the ground, leading changemakers or delivering agenda-setting research, each of our partners share our equality mission.

Impactful

We are strategic. We deliver impact. We identify connections and solutions that others can’t yet see. Our work has a real long-term impact, contributing to a fairer and more secure future for people, place and planet.

STRATEGIC GIVING

Planet: A Strategic Priority

Responding to the crisis in climate and nature at every level. Partnership with those who protect plants, wildlife and habitats in their local community while adapting to end the throw-away society. Delivering the evidence, research and advocacy needed to ensure the future for people, place and planet.

Our Approach to Climate Philanthropy