The Sports Capital Programme is the primary vehicle for government support for the development of sports and physical recreation facilities and the purchase of non-personal sports equipment throughout the country. The 2023 Sports Capital and Equipment Programme opened for applications on Monday 17th July 2023 and closed last Friday 8th September. Sports Capital Masterclasses […]
Artificial Intelligence (AI) undoubtedly has the potential to revolutionise the way organisations choose to fundraise. The future impact of AI in the sector is likely to be significant and wide-ranging, with both positive and negative repercussions certain to arise in the upcoming years. Before we delve into the potential drawbacks of AI in fundraising, it’s […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
