5 Lessons NGBs Can Learn from ‘Skortgate’
Key lessons that National Governing Bodies (NGBs) can take from the events surrounding the Camogie shorts versus skorts debate, highlighting the importance of listening, transparency, and adaptability.
The Value of Skills-Based Hiring in Ireland’s Nonprofit Sector
Change is the only constant, and with the rise of AI, Irish nonprofits are increasingly focusing on soft skills developed through life and work experience.
World-Class Winter Sports & Entertainment Arena Coming to Dublin
A New Ice Age: 2into3 Client, Prime Arena Holdings Ltd today announces reaching agreement for the acquisition of an 8.14 acre site in Cherrywood, South Dublin for the development of Ireland’s first dedicated winter sports and entertainment arena – a major new venue that will transform Ireland’s sporting and cultural landscape. Planning documentation for the […]
Fundraising Surge: What It Means for Non-profits
A Talent Pipeline Under Strain According to a recently published LinkedIn report, fundraising professionals are currently the most in-demand talent in Ireland. In a sector where securing sustainable funding remains a consistent challenge, the competition for skilled fundraisers continues to intensify. Fundraised income is essential for delivering vital services and advancing meaningful causes. Yet, attracting […]
Q1 2025 Talent Trends: Key Priorities in Recreation & Sport
Recreation and Sports accounted for 7% of all recorded roles in Q1 2025, highlighting an active and expanding subsector within Ireland’s nonprofit landscape. From 2025 onwards, we’ve updated our data collection methods for sporting roles, offering a more accurate and detailed insight into employment trends and strategic priorities shaping the sports industry nationwide. The inclusion […]
Nonprofit Talent Trends: Senior Recruitment Growth & Sector Insights
Our most recent analysis of senior-level nonprofit recruitment in Ireland indicates continued positive momentum in hiring activity. By tracking advertised roles across multiple job platforms, 2into3 identified that 319 senior-level nonprofit roles were advertised in Q1 2025—an 11% increase compared to the 287 roles tracked in Q1 2024. This growth continues the upward trend from […]
CLÁR 2025 Programme Launched
The long awaited CLÁR 2025 programme has now been announced by Minister Calleary which was launched on Friday 4th April 2025. The programme will be delivered in the three separate measures: Measure 1: Developing Community Facilities and Amenities Measure 2: Mobility, Cancer Care, Community First Responder and Meals on Wheels Transport Measure 3: ‘Our Living Islands’ CLÁR (Ceantair […]
Is Governance Ever ‘Good Enough’?
Written by Sheena Horgan, Director of Advisory Services, 2into3. There is a certain pragmatic logic in the phrase, don’t let the perfect bully the good, but can this be applied to governance? Especially when the organisation in question is non-profit. However, socially good the credentials of a charity or organisation, they are no excuse […]
Irish Sport Industry Awards 2025 Launch
Our partners at The Federation of Irish Sport launched the 2025 Irish Sport Industry Awards with the Minister for Arts, Media, Communications, Culture and Sport, Patrick O’Donovan TD, and the Minister of State for Sport and Postal Policy, Charlie McConalogue TD alongside Federation CEO Mary O’Connor. Irish Sport Industry Awards The Federation of Irish […]
Federation Of Irish Sport Honours Ireland’s Sporting Volunteers
Our partners at The Federation of Irish Sport celebrated 35 recipients of the 2024 Volunteers in Sport Awards on Friday 28th February 2025, recognising one individual from every county in Ireland (four in Dublin) for their exceptional commitment to enabling sport and physical activity thrive in their local sports club and communities. Present at the awards to […]
