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3 Reasons Why a Theory of Change Could Increase Impact

Nonprofits and charities are at the forefront of catalysing positive change for individuals, communities and society. Whether that is through the provision of frontline services, lobbying and advocacy, or the contribution to policy and research. United by a shared purpose and vision, organisations have developed unique responses to addressing some of the most pressing challenges […]

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Nonprofit Talent Trends – Q2 2023

The latest snapshot of senior recruitment activity in the Irish nonprofit sector shows a significant slowdown in the number of roles advertised, indicating that the backlog from the pandemic has been cleared.  There was a total of 219 senior roles identified by 2into3’s analysis of the market for Q2 of 2023, down from 270 from […]

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Why your organisation should complete a fundraising strategy

While it is not a legal requirement to have a fundraising strategy, it is extremely useful to formulate one. A well-written fundraising strategy enables an organisation to meet their goals, whilst ensuring that everyone – staff, fundraisers, board members and potential donors – are focused and on-track to hit their goals throughout the year. Having […]

Sports Capital Grant Announcement 2023 2into3 Grants

Sports Capital & Equipment Grant Announcement

The Department of Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media has announced that Sports Capital & Equipment Programme 2023 will open on Monday 17th of July at 9am and will close at 5pm on the 8th of September. It is important to list the changes that have been made to the Sports Capital Application this […]

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How To Use Exit Interviews To Improve Your Organisation

In our previous article, we discussed, ‘The Importance of Open Feedback in Exit Interviews’ for an honest and direct review of your organisation. When a resignation is amicable and your employee is simply moving on, feedback helps address any ongoing issues which could cause further resignations if left unresolved. Therefore, exit interviews should not be […]

Dennis O'Connor CEO The Wheel Summit 2023

Lessons on Ambition from The Wheel Summit 2023

On Tuesday 23rd May, we attended The Wheel Summit as Lead Partners. We caught up with colleagues in the nonprofit sector, learned from their insights and listened to informative discussion panels. This was a fantastic networking opportunity for Irish nonprofits to share information and learn from each other. Our CEO, Dennis O’Connor presented his key […]

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4 Challenges Facing Social Enterprises

As of this year, there are 4,335 social enterprises in Ireland, constituting a vibrant and growing sector that brings significant added valued on an economical, societal and environmental level. At the same time, some key challenges undermine the potential of social enterprises and the collective strength of the sector. Here are some key takeaways regarding […]

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6 Steps to Kickstart your Corporate Partnership

Getting started on your corporate partnership journey can seem daunting. It is important to step back and evaluate your goals, approach and realistic timelines so your entire team are on the same page. Here are 6 tips to kickstart your corporate partnership: 1. Be clear on your corporate partnership goal If you are planning on […]

2into3 nonprofit Talent recruitment trend

Nonprofit Talent Trends: Q1 2023

The latest data from 2into3’s Nonprofit Talent Trends shows a slight drop in both the number of organisations and the number of roles being advertised in the first three months of the year. A 9% drop was noted for both: 245 roles (down from 269) and 176 organisations (down from 193) year-on-year.  Subsector Activity  Activity […]

Facilitation 2into3 3 Reasons to Hire an External Facilitator

3 Reasons to Hire an External Facilitator

Running effective workshops and meetings is about so much more than gathering people in the same place, at the same time. If you are bringing people together, it’s important to make that time investment count – and all the more so when the stakes are high. Bringing in an independent expert facilitator to design and […]