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Sports Capital 2018 Announced

After a summer of anticipation, the Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport announced the 2018 Sports Capital Programme this morning. The Sports Capital Programme aims to foster an integrated and planned approach to developing sports and physical recreation facilities throughout the country.

Applications will be accepted from Friday September 7th and will close on Friday October 19th. The last chance to register through the online platform OSCAR will be 5pm on Friday October 5th.

Speaking today, Minister Griffin explained that, “In particular, we are introducing some significant changes in our assessment methodology to ensure that we minimise the number of invalid applications. We will also give even greater priority to applications from disadvantaged areas and projects that promote the sharing of sports facilities with other clubs and the wider community.”

2into3 work with sporting bodies and clubs on such projects which best suit their specific situations. In 2017, 2into3 were responsible for assisting four clubs achieve their Sports Capital grant, which totalled €378,000 in allocated funding. We will work on a maximum of 10 applications this year.

To assist clubs with their applications, 2into3 will hit the road with Sports for Business holding Sports Capital Masterclasses in Cork, Athlone and Dublin. For more information click here.

If you are interested with working with 2into3 on a Sports Capital Project or for more information, please contact our experts on the Sports Capital Programme:

Dennis O’Connor, 2into3 Director – 01 234 3184 / Dennis@2into3.com.
Darren McMahon, 2into3 Analyst – 01 234 3127 / Darren.McMahon@2into3.com

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Government Announces a More Strategic Sports Policy

2into3 welcome yesterday’s publication of the National Sports Policy by the Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport. A policy ten years in the making, the government has now outlined 57 action areas which touch on most aspects of Irish life. Most importantly, the government has committed to investing €220 million in sport, almost double the spending for 2018. Investment to High Performance will triple to €30 million with a commitment to a multi-year funding cycle from 2019. This milestone was a long time coming and follows in the footsteps of our counterparts in New Zealand and Denmark.

According to Onside, sponsorship spending rose by 12% in the first half of 2018, with sport continuing to dominate sponsorship deals. Huge strides have been taken in sponsorship deals, Aviva’s five-year extensions of the Aviva Stadium Sponsorship, Energia’s deal with Leinster Rugby and Donnybrook Stadium, and Softco’s deal with hockey to name a few. However, the potential of sport to unlock funding supports through philanthropy remains largely untapped. 2into3 welcomes details within the policy that outline a review and possible expansion of the tax code to encourage incentives to donors to give to sport. Recently, Irish Sailing applied for planning permission for a new High Performance HQ in Dun Laoghaire, which will be entirely funded through philanthropic support. This highlights the potential to use philanthropy to provide new opportunities and support for sport.

As outlined in the National Sports Policy, good governance is crucially important for the effective and efficient running of sport. It provides assurance to different stakeholders that sport is in safe hands. The decision to bring sport closer to the charity sector, through the governance code, is a welcome one. 2into3 hope that this can lead to more collaboration between stakeholders in the not-for-profit sector and sport. Stronger governance, through the Charities Regulator, will be a more secured platform when reaching out to stakeholders, donors and making a case for support.

In particular, 2into3 welcome the commitment to make the Sports Capital Programme an annual initiative. The 2017 Sports Capital Programme was a massive success, with over €58 million allocated to local projects and over €4 million for regional projects. A commitment to annual funding will ensure that local sporting infrastructures and improved and maintained, giving more opportunities for people to partake in sporting activities.

In preparation of the 2018 round of the Sports Capital Programme, 2into3 will be hitting the road with Sports for Business with four workshops taking place in Dublin, Cork and Athlone between the 13-16 of August.

For more information on 2into3 and the services it provides in sport, please contact 2into3 Analyst Darren McMahon on 01 234 3127 or email Darren.McMahon@2into3.com.

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Organisations begin work on developing on their fundraising strategies

2into3 are delighted to have begun the next round of the fundraising strategy developing workshop series. Over the course of ten sessions, 2into3 will assist three organisations in developing their own fundraising strategy.

The first workshop was facilitated by Amy Power, 2into3 Consultant, who is a specialist on fundraising strategy development and the fundraising landscape in Ireland.

During the workshop, participants were given an overview of the philanthropic landscape in Ireland, as well as key definitions and theory surrounding fundraising.

Furthermore, the fundraising strategy output was presented in template form. Each organisation will be inputting into this over the ten workshops to develop their own bespoke strategy. As one size does not fit all, the intricacies of the individual organisation’s fundraising strategies will be developed over the remaining workshops.

For more information about the Fundraising Strategy Development Workshop Series, please contact Amy Power, Consultant, on Amy.Power@2into3.com or 01 234 3165.

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2into3 Deliver Sports Capital Masterclass for Munster Cricket Clubs

The Munster Cricket Union and 2into3 recently held a Sports Capital Masterclass on Thursday 10th of June in the River Lee Hotel, Cork. This Masterclass was facilitated by Dennis O’Connor from 2into3, a specialist on the Sports Capital Programme.

During the Masterclass workshops the areas of school and university sharing, attaining licence agreements and level of own funded needed for a Sports Capital application. Attendants were given an in-depth look at the Sports Capital landscape, looking at the performance of cricket compared to other sports, while also analysing the performance of Munster Cricket clubs. Clubs were shown the common pitfalls of Sports Capital applications, while also examining the necessary steps to strengthen a grant proposal. Attendants were provided with more clarity which will help clubs with future applications. We hope that this will lead to a higher application and success rate for Munster Cricket clubs in future rounds.

2into3 also provide a 1-2-1 sports capital consulting service where we assist clubs, voluntary and community groups, local authorities, third level colleges, and education and training boards with their application. They assist at every step of the process, helping you understand your targets, improve your scoring and avoid common pitfalls which may lead to invalidity. For more information please contact Darren McMahon at 01 234 3127 or darren.mcmahon@2into3.com.

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The cost to raise €1 in 2017 falls to 25c as income from relationship fundraising methods increase

In 2017 it cost organisations 25cent to raise €1. This finding emerged from the latest 2into3 Quarterly Fundraising Monitor.

While this data looks at the overall trend for the sector, each subsector and fundraising method has had a different experience. In 2017:

Social Services: Increase of 19%
Health: Increase of 1%
International: Increase of 13%
Arts, Culture, Media: Increase of 7%

2017 shows an increased focus on relationship fundraising methods, compared to 2016. For example, in Q4 2017 alone, legacy income doubled compared to Q4 2016.

In 2into3’s Q4 2017 report, retention and attrition figures were benchmarked for the first time in Ireland. The findings focused on overall income and response rates for several channels of cold and warm appeals. Metrics on donor retention and attrition look at an in-depth analysis of Regular/Committed Giving and Direct Marketing appeals. The metrics benchmark all techniques biannually, distinguishing between cold and warm, and identifies the annual conversion rate and life-time value.

Data is an underutilised resource in not-for-profit organisations, but fundraisers can use data to improve their decision making and performance. Relying on previous experience or gut instinct alone will not help you drive results and the wealth of data that your organisation has can help you.

To find out more about how leveraging insights from the 2into3 Quarterly Fundraising Monitor can inform an evidence-based approach and help your organisation’s decision making, please contact Darren McMahon, 2into3 Analyst, at darren.mcmahon@2into3.com or 01 234 3127.

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2into3 Deliver Sports Capital Masterclass for Leinster Rugby

Leinster Rugby and 2into3 recently held a Sports Capital Masterclass on Thursday 30th of May in the Red Cow Moran Hotel. This Masterclass was facilitated by Dennis O’Connor from 2into3, a specialist on the Sports Capital Programme. The event was very well attended, with 24 representatives from 19 Leinster clubs present.

Attendants were given an in-depth look at the Sports Capital landscape, looking at the performance of rugby compared to other sports, while also analysing the performance of Leinster Rugby clubs. Clubs were shown the common pitfalls of Sports Capital applications, while also examining the necessary steps to strengthen a grant proposal. Several myths about the Sports Capital Programme were debunked, giving attendants greater clarity going into the next Sports Capital round. We hope that this will lead to a higher application and success rate for Leinster Rugby clubs in future rounds.

2into3 also provide a 1-2-1 sports capital consulting service where we assist clubs, voluntary and community groups, local authorities, third level colleges, and education and training boards with their application. They assist at every step of the process, helping you understand your targets, improve your scoring and avoid common pitfalls which may lead to invalidity. For more information please contact Darren McMahon at 01 234 3127 or darren.mcmahon@2into3.com.

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Irish Sailing Performance HQ planned for Dun Laoghaire

President Of Irish Sailing Jack Roy speaking at the announcement.

2into3 would like to express its delight with Irish Sailing’s announcement for a new Performance Headquarters, funded entirely by the Irish Sailing Foundation and located on the grounds of the Commissioners of Irish Lights, Dun Laoghaire.

The aim of the Irish Sailing Performance HQ is to house the senior Irish sailing teams and improve both training and educational opportunities for them, thereby creating systematic medal potential.

The Performance HQ will be entirely mobile and will consist of three converted shipping containers which have space for briefings and athlete education, a gym, gear storage and a boat maintenance area. The athlete briefing room can then be shipped directly to international competitions such as the Olympics in Tokyo 2020 and provide a base for our athletes overseas.  Outside there will be a boat park and a pontoon for launching the boats.

The new facility will provide our senior sailing athletes with an improved, multi-dimensional performance environment. Regular events such as the Youth Nationals will continue to be hosted by clubs.

President of Irish Sailing Jack Roy, said “when philanthropic generosity is combined with a passion for Irish sporting success on the world stage we see results – in this instance a Performance HQ that will ensure a bright future for Irish Sailing.”

James O’Callaghan, Irish Sailing Performance Director added “led by Rory Fitzpatrick our Head Coach, the impact of the new Irish Sailing Performance HQ can not be underestimated. We will finally have a place we can call “home”.  The performance environment created will allow for consistent coaching, a base for equipment and our own direct access to the water which all adds up to give our athletes the best opportunities to reach their maximum potential.”

Subject to planning requirements, it is hoped that work will be completed by end of summer 2018.

2into3 has worked closely with Irish Sailing to achieve this milestone through our consulting and recruitment services since 2016.

To learn more about how 2into3 builds capacity of sports organisations please contact 2into3’s Director Dennis O’Connor at Dennis@2into3.com or call 01 234 3184.

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8% Increase in Management Roles in Q1 2018 Compared to Q1 2017

2into3’s Quarterly Recruitment Monitor has shown that there has been an 8% increase in management roles advertised in the not-for-profit sector in Q1 2018 compared to Q1 2017. Fundraising and commercial roles were the most popular in Q1 with finance roles doubling on Q4 2017, while HR roles advertised have also increased. The full report can be found here.

The 2into3 Quarterly Recruitment Monitor tracks trends and provides insight on management level recruitment in the not-for-profit sector on a quarterly basis.

Recent recruitment assignments completed by 2into3 include;

  • The Camoige Association – Commercial Manager (Maternity Cover)
  • Co-operative Housing Ireland – Policy and Communications Manager
  • Cork Simon Community – Regional Manager – Corporate Partnerships
  • St. Patrick’s Festival – Development Manager
  • COPE Galway – Manager – Domestic Violence Unit

Current recruitment assignments include;

  • ChildFund Ireland – CEO
  • Merchants Quay Ireland – CEO
  • Social Services Organisation – HR Manager
  • Co-operative Housing – Head of Development
  • GOAL – Head of Global Fundraising and Marketing

2into3 can support not-for-profit organisations talent acquisition and retention in a range of ways, including:

  • Recruitment Services
  • Talent Management
  • The 2into3 Not-for-Profit Graduate Programme

For further information on 2into3’s recruitment services and talent strategy development process please feel free to contact 2into3 Director Dennis O’Connor at Dennis@2into3.com/ 01 2343184 or 2into3 Recruitment Coordinator Adrian McCarthy at Adrian.mccarthy@2into3.com/ 01 2343135.

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2into3 Securing Sports Capital Funding for Sports Clubs

2into3 are delighted to have assisted 4 of our clients in the 2017 Sport Capital Programme Grant round. Since 2014, 2into3’s consulting practice has assisted clubs across a range of sports to secure funding.

The capital projects that 2into3 assisted in secure funding for are;

YMCA Hockey Club: in association with Wesley College: Awarded €150,000 towards resurfacing of the main hockey pitch at Wesley College, Ballinteer, Co Dublin.
Loreto Hockey Club: in association with Loreto High School Beaufort awarded €150,000 towards resurfacing of the hockey pitch at Loreto High School, Rathfarnham, Co Dublin.
Fr. Mathew’s Basketball Club, Cork: Awarded €59,000 towards provision of two portable basketball courts.
Monkstown Hockey Club: In association with Rathdown School awarded €19,000 towards provision of Hockey Goals and renewal of fencing.

The State, via the Department of Transport, Tourism and Sports, uses the National Lottery Funds to support capital investment by both National Governing Bodies and Sports Clubs through the Sports Capital Programme. A call for funding is usually made each year and funds are allocated by County. The 2017 round of the Programme closed for applications on the 24th February 2017 and by that date a record number of 2,320 applications were received. €56m was then allocated to over 1,700 different sporting projects. Just over 1 in 5 applications were deemed invalid (21%) with many applications falling down on avoidable issues.

2into3’s consulting practice can assist your sporting organisation in securing these grants through the following model:

 

In addition to working on a 1-2-1 basis with clubs 2into3 also work with National Governing Bodies. To help inform clubs on the Sport Capital application process 2into3 have developed a Sports Capital Masterclass. 2into3 have recently delivered a Sports Capital Grant Masterclass and Fundraising Masterclass to member clubs of Cricket Leinster, a partner organisation of 2into3.

Attendants were given an in-depth look at the Sports Capital landscape, looking at the performance of cricket compared to other sports, while also analysing the performance of Cricket Leinster clubs. Clubs were shown the common pitfalls of Sports Capital applications, while also examining the necessary steps to strengthen a grant proposal. As part of the Fundraising Masterclass participants were then provided with an in-depth look at the private investment landscape, looking at the role of philanthropy and sponsorship in the sport sector.

If your organisation is considering applying for a grant in the next Sport Capital Programme funding round (2018) and you would like to learn about how 2into3’s expertise can help, please click here or feel free to contact Dennis O’Connor directly via dennis@2into3.com or on 01 234 3184.

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Fundraised Income up 30% Year-on-Year for Q3 2017

In Quarter 3, 2017 fundraised income increased by 30% over Quarter 3, 2016 on a year-on-year basis driven by Major Gifts and Emergency Direct Marketing Appeals. These findings emerged from the latest 2into3 Quarterly Fundraising Monitor.

While this data looks at the overall trend for the sector, each subsector and fundraising method has had a different experience, especially when accounting for seasonal trends.

  • Social Services experienced an increase of 26%
  • Health experienced a 13% decrease year-on-year
  • International experienced a fundraising income increased by 17%
  • Arts, Culture, Media fundraising fell by 15%

Data is an underutilised resource in not-for-profit organisations, but fundraisers can use data to improve their decision making and performance. Relying on previous experience or gut instinct alone will not help you drive results and the wealth of data that your organisation has, can help you.

The 2into3 Quarterly Fundraising Monitor provides invaluable information and insights that will help you make more evidence informed decisions. Metrics on donor retention and attrition look at an in-depth analysis of Regular/Committed Giving and Direct Marketing appeals. The metrics will benchmark all techniques biannually, distinguishing between cold and warm, and will then look at the annual conversion rate and life-time value.

If you feel that your organisation’s fundraising performance is not in line with these sectoral averages, we would love to talk.

Contact 2into3 Research team member, Darren McMahon directly at Darren.mcmahon@2into3.com or on 01 234 3127 to find out more about how leveraging insights from the 2into3 Quarterly Fundraising Monitor can inform an evidence-based approach and help your organisation’s decision making.

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