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Press Releases

The Search is on for Ireland’s Philanthropist of the Year 2010!

28 June 2010 | In Press Releases

The Community Foundation for Ireland is calling on everyone around the country to make their nominations now for the 2010 Irish Philanthropist of the Year Awards. These awards publicly recognise people whose personal money has made an outstanding and lasting contribution in their communities and to society. The awards serve to highlight achievements and inspire others to give and to make a difference.

The Community Foundation for Ireland Welcomes Government Initiative to Support Philanthropy

21 June 2010 | In Press Releases

The Community Foundation for Ireland, a philanthropic and grant making organisation, welcomes Minister Carey’s initiative to support and develop philanthropy in Ireland which was launched today at the National Forum on Philanthropy.

Speaking about the announcement, Tina Roche CEO of The Community Foundation for Ireland said. “It is a much needed endorsement to allow for the development of a philanthropic culture for the future. Philanthropy in Ireland is still in development stages in comparison with other EU countries, in particular the UK, and this support from government should give a much needed boost to accelerate its growth....

New Guide launched for community groups

17 May 2010 | In Press Releases

The Foundation's sister organisation, Business in the Community Ireland has launched a great new resource for community groups. On Monday, May 17^th, Pat Carey T.D., Minister at the Department of Community, Equality And Rural Affairs launched an innovative new guide entitled, “Communities and Business Working Together” at an event in the Guinness Storehouse, Dublin. The guide, published by non-profit organisation Business in the Community Ireland and sponsored by Diageo Ireland and Ulster Bank, aims to help community and voluntary groups work with businesses in Ireland to achieve sustainable community development.

Ireland’s First Women’s Fund Launched at Landmark Symposium on Women in Philanthropy

14 April 2010 | In Press Releases

To coincide with a landmark Symposium on Women in Philanthropy, which was held in Dublin today (Wednesday April 14th, 2010), The Community Foundation for Ireland launched the first ever Women’s Fund for Ireland. The Fund, which is dedicated solely to supporting women’s causes, is the first of its kind in Ireland.
See here to find out more about the fund and make a donation.

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