Resources for Fundraisers
Fundraising Ireland has assembled a useful guide that lists the various networks of interest and support organisations that fundraisers might find useful. If you know of additional organisations which should be added to this list, .
Fundraising in Europe – Key Data from EFA Member Associations
Click on the EFA logo above to access information provided by EFA Member Associations about the size and health of the fundraising sector throughout Europe and further afield. The data gives an overview of fundraising trends over recent years, with a particular focus on activity during the recession. This is an exclusive service for European Fundraising Association Members.
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Networks specifically targeted at fundraisers:
Active Link
Activelink has worked for many years with non profit groups in Ireland providing a variety of communications services. Its aim is to build on this relationship and to deliver a website that can:
- Serve as a hub for community and voluntary organisations, charities and nongovernmental organisations that want to find and exchange advice, information and expertise.
- Provide information, ideas and services for NGOs to make more effective use of online technologies as part of their communications strategy.
On the Activelink website you can register for the weekly sector-wide e-bulletin - Community Exchange; browse Irish Links - an online directory of Irish charities, NGOs, community & voluntary groups and associations; you can access information on seminar, events and general news relating to the Community and Voluntary sector in Ireland; you can find information on Employment and Volunteering opportunities in the non profit sector and various Training Courses/Workshops.
Further Information:
Active Link, 10 Upper Grand Canal Street, Dublin 4
T: +353 (0)1 667 7326, E: W: http://www.activelink.ie/
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Association of Fundraising Professionals (AFP)
The Association of Fundraising Professionals (AFP) represents more than 30,000 members in 212 chapters throughout the world, working to advance philanthropy through advocacy, research, education and certification programs. The association fosters development and growth of fundraising professionals and promotes high ethical standards in the fundraising profession.
Further Information:
W: http://www.afpnet.org
Business in the Community
Business in the Community Ireland is a unique movement of companies across Ireland committed to responsible business practices. Our purpose is to inspire, engage, support and challenge companies to continually improve the impact they have on society, specifically in the community, environment, marketplace and workplace.
Further Information:
T : +353 1 874 7232, E: W: http://www.bitc.ie
Business to Arts
Business to Arts brokers, enables and supports creative partnerships between business and the arts.
It works with artists and arts organisations providing a range of training opportunities and coaching to help diversify income streams, grow audiences and improve efficiencies.
They also work to team their business members up with artistic practitioners to develop bespoke solutions in areas such as brand development, training, leadership development and internal and external communications.
They firmly believe that creating the structures to support and fund the Irish arts community is essential to both our national development and international profile.
Further information:
T: +353 (0)1 672 5336, F: +353 (0)1 6725373 E: W: http://www.businesstoarts.ie
Carmichael Centre
Carmichael Centre is the first and largest shared services centre for the community and voluntary sector in Ireland. Each year they support 47 resident member charities located within the Centre in Dublin 7, 100's of associate members located throughout Ireland, 1000's of volunteers, boards members, managers and staff who avail of training, information, organisational supports and meeting facilities.
They support organisations from start-up and throughout their development by providing the following services:
- Office space on sole occupier or shared basis
- Meeting rooms and full catering facilities for up to 50 people
- Direct marketing services, postal services, reception and administration support
- IT technical support, IT consultancy, payroll outsourcing and accountancy services
- Training programmes covering topics affecting all aspects of running a successful organisation including charities legislation compliance, financial management, employment law, communications and promotion, board roles and responsibilities, team leadership, conflict resolution, fundraising, monitoring and evaluation
- Customised training delivered nationwide all year round
- Telephone Support Service
- Consultancy service
- Advocacy
Services are available to all groups nationwide. By becoming an Associate Member, these services are provided at a reduced cost.
Further Information:
Judy Sheridan, Administrator, Carmichael Centre, North Brunswick Street, Dublin 7
T: +353 (0)1 873 5702 Ext 102, E: ,
W: http://www.carmichaelcentre.ie
CASE (Council for Advancement and Support of Education)
Headquartered in Washington, DC, with offices in London and Singapore, the Council for Advancement and Support of Education is the professional organisation for fundraising/development professionals at all levels who work in alumni relations, communications, and development. CASE's membership includes more than 3,300 colleges, universities, and independent schools in 54 countries around the world and now has more than 200 member institutions in the United Kingdom, Ireland, and continental Europe. CASE helps its members build stronger relationships with their alumni and donors, raise funds for campus projects, produce recruitment materials, market their institutions to prospective students, diversify the profession, and foster public support of education. CASE also offers a variety of fundraising products and services, provides standards and an ethical framework for the profession, and works with other organisations to respond to public issues of concern, while promoting the importance of education worldwide.
Further information:
CASE Europe, 5th Floor, 5-11 Worship Street, London EC2A 2BH, UK
T: +44 (0)207 448 9940, E: W: http://www.case.org
The Center on Philanthropy at Indiana University (USA)
Founded in 1987, the centre is a leading academic center dedicated to increasing the understanding of philanthropy and improving its practice through research, teaching, public service and public affairs. It is the home of The Fundraising School which is the only international fundraising education program housed within a university. The Fundraising School helps thousands of fundraising professionals per year around the world achieve new levels of success. Collectively, the Fundraising School faculty of 48 people has over 500 years of fundraising experience. The School teaches the historical and philanthropic context, the current issues, and the art and science of fundraising and philanthropy.
Further information:
E: W: http://www.philanthropy.iupui.edu
The Centre for Nonprofit Management
The Centre for Nonprofit Management was established in 2000 as an initiative of the School of Business Studies, Trinity College Dublin. Its members are engaged in research, education and dialogue on and about the Third Sector, non-profit organisations and voluntary action. Through these programme activities the Centre seeks to:
- Contribute to the understanding of non-profit organisations, their emergence, management and impact on wider society
- Contribute to the development of managerial knowledge and organisational leadership in non-profit organisations
- Contribute to and facilitate dialogue concerning the role and support of non-profit organisations in society.
Further information:
Centre for Nonprofit Management, School of Business, Trinity College, Dublin 2
T: +353 (0)1 896 3850, E: W: http://www.cnm.tcd.ie
CREATE
Create is the national development agency for collaborative arts practice. As a membership based arts support organisation, it provides services for arts practitioners, arts organisations and arts projects, including advice on project planning, management, funding and best practice. Create manages the Artist in the Community Scheme, for the Arts Council, and publishes the Irish Fundraising Handbook, which provides comprehensive information for fundraisers as well as a directory of funding sources for voluntary work in Ireland.
Further information:
CREATE, 10/11 Earl Street South, Dublin 8.
T: +353 (0)1 473 6600, E: W: http://www.create-ireland.ie
Dóchas
Dóchas is the umbrella organisation of Irish Non-Governmental Organisations (NGOs) involved in development and relief overseas and/or in the provision of development education. Dóchas aims to provide a forum for consultation and co-operation between its Members as well as to help them speak with a single voice on development issues. Dóchas is not a funding agency and is not involved in overseas projects.
Further information:
Dochas, 12 Harcourt Street, Dublin 2
Ph: +353 (0)1 405 3801 E: W: http://www.dochas.ie
European Association for Philanthropy and Giving
EAPG believes that, as the gatekeepers to high net worth donors and philanthropists, professional advisers are central players in the development of an overall culture of giving in the UK and Europe, and they must have a closer relationship with and better understanding of charities and non-profits for philanthropy to thrive.
Further Information: T: +44 (0)1622 859356, E: , W: http://www.eapg.org.uk/
Fundraising UK
Fundraising UK is the UK's leading internet fundraising consultancy. Founded in 1996 it helps charities in the UK and internationally to use the Internet as a fundraising tool to enhance and extend their existing fundraising activities.
Check out http://www.fundraising.co.uk/news/ireland for news from Ireland, including latest jobs in fundraising as well as relevant publications and seminars.
The Institute of Fundraising (UK)
The Institute of Fundraising is the professional membership body for UK fundraisers, working to promote the highest standards in fundraising practice and management. The Institute offers an extensive programme of training and networking events across the UK. Their flagship annual event is the National Convention, which is the largest event of its type for fundraisers and senior charity representatives, outside the USA. The Institute of Fundraising's National Convention takes place in London in early July of each year. Visit the Institute's suite of websites for further information and resources.
Further information:
http://www.nationalconvention.org.uk
http://www.institute-of-fundraising.org.uk
http://www.how2fundraise.org
Ireland Donates - Ireland's Exchange Network for Charities and NGOs
Each year in Ireland companies dispose of vast quantities of IT equipment, furniture and office supplies that could be reused again by organisations working within the social field. In an effort to change this situation we have created an online exchange portal for the benefit of charities and NGOs. This is a free and easy to use service where companies and charities can donate or request items or services such as furniture, computers, software, office equipment, expertise, transport, advertising etc.
For more information, please contact Shane O'Halloran at
Website: http://www.irelanddonates.com
Irish Charity Shops Association
The Irish Charity Shops Association was formed to support charities that operate shops in Ireland as part of their fundraising activities. By pooling expertise and joining forces to promote common interests, they help members to run their shops more effectively and efficiently. Members range from the large national charities to the smaller locally based ones and currently there are 22 members representing approximately 300 shops throughout Ireland.
Further information:
E: , W: http://www.icsa.ie
Irish Charities Tax Research (ICTR)
Irish Charities Tax Research Ltd (ICTR) was set up in 2000 by its sister organisation, the Irish Charities Tax Reform Group (ICTRG) with the specific aim of providing research, information, and education on taxation and regulation issues that affect charities in Ireland. ICTR Ltd is also a charity in its own right. Our objectives are:
- To carry out research into how policy on taxation and regulation impact on the work of charities in Ireland.
- To provide information and advice to charities, and those with an interest in charities, on regulation and taxation issues that affect them.
- To organise high quality, relevant education and training events for charities on an ad hoc basis as issues arise.
Further information:
Irish Charities Tax Research Ltd, ISFC, 10 Grattan Crescent, Inchicore, Dublin 8.
T: +353 (0)1 400 2100 E: , W: http://www.charitytaxreform.com
The Irish Fundraising Forum for Direct Recruitment (IFFDR)
Established in 2003, The IFFDR is a voluntary body composed of over 20 charities and providers of direct recruitment services (i.e. door to door and street fundraising). The primary function of the Forum is to establish and maintain best practice standards in direct recruitment fundraising across the sector and to provide the public with information about this fundraising activity. In addition, the organisation maintains a diary system for members to avoid clashes and ensure that sites are not overworked, and also makes submissions to Government etc regarding relevant matters to the sector.
Further information:
Helen Duignan (Chair)
Kieran O'Brien (Vice-Chair),
T: +353 (0)1 896 3850, W: http://www.iffdr.org
The Medical Research Charities Group (MRCG)
The MRCG was formed in 1998 to inform and support charities in Ireland in the development of their medical research through one unified voice. The MRCG represent the interests of patients and its members on relevant statutory committees, and on national and international forums. The MRCG provides peer support, networking opportunities, information and training opportunities, leadership on issues relevant to medical research charities, opportunities for new funding sources, and public awareness. We aim to achieve a consensus position among members on topics of interest and importance.
Further information:
MRCG, Irish Social Finance Centre, 10 Grattan Crescent, Inchicore, Dublin 8.
T: +353 (0)1 872 2233, E: , W: http://www.mrcg.ie
MyLegacy.ie
MyLegacy.ie provides unbiased, useful information to individuals, charities and solicitors about leaving legacies to charities. We work to promote legacy giving and give donors, solicitors and charities the information they need to make it happen.
Further information:
W: http://www.mylegacy.ie
Philanthropy Ireland
Philanthropy Ireland is the Association of independent philanthropic organisations in Ireland, including grant making trusts and foundations. Established in 1998 as a voluntary and informal network called the Funders’ Forum, the organisation assumed a new legal structure in 2004 and changed its name to Philanthropy Ireland.
Philanthropy Ireland’s work includes the following:
- Affinity groups of members with an interest in funding a particular area
- Training courses
- Bi-annual Plenary Sessions
- Newsletters
- Seminars exploring the impact of philanthropy in a range of thematic areas
- Advice to prospective philanthropists
- Participating in the Government-led Forum on Philanthropy
- The Ray Murphy Memorial Lecture Series
T: +353 (0)1 670 8939, E: , W: http://www.philanthropy.ie
The Resource Alliance
The Resource Alliance is a UK registered charity whose mission is to build the fundraising capabilities of the non-profit sector worldwide. Its website contains the latest news on resource mobilisation, fundraising courses and events, case studies, useful contacts and links. The Resource Alliance runs the annual International Fundraising Congress which takes place in Amsterdam each October.
Further information:
http://www.resource-alliance.org
Social Entrepreneurs Ireland
Social Entrepreneurs Ireland is an organisation aimed at encouraging and supporting the development of social entrepreneurship in Ireland. It fosters the early stage development of a new generation of social entrepreneurs and by actively working in conjunction with the business, third level and voluntary sectors to support the development of a new social entrepreneurship. A range of supports are offered to successful social entrepreneurs including:
- Investing in social entrepreneurs
- Offering them technical assistance (including related to securing funding for their ideas)
- Connecting them to each other
- Supporting them through mentoring
- Providing access to other social entrepreneur networks
Further information:
14/15 St. Stephens Green, Dublin 2.
T: +353 (0)1 661 8935, E: , W: http://www.socialentrepreneurs.ie
The Wheel
The Wheel is a national support and representative network for the community and voluntary sector which works to strengthen organisations as well as the sectoral infrastructure and environment. The Wheel provides a wide range of training, information, support and advice services to individual organisations as well as undertaking advocacy and campaigning work on cross-cutting sector development issues.
Further information:
Deirdre Garvey, The Wheel, ISFC, 10 Grattan Crescent, Inchicore, Dublin 8.
T: +353 (0)1 4548727, E: , W: http://www.wheel.ie
Other Useful Websites for Fundraisers
AMMADO - Social Networking Site
Fundraising Ireland invites all those registered with Fundraising Ireland to join the Fundraising Ireland Community on Ammado, the Social Networking Website - this provides an opportunity for fundraisers to interact, share experiences and information. Further information is available at http://www.ammado.com
Boardmatch Ireland
http://www.boardmatchireland.ie/
Boardmatch Ireland supports the development of the community and voluntary sector (the not-for-profit sector) by strengthening boards and management committees.
Boardmatch does this primarily through:
- Building links between corporate, public and not-for-profit sectors, by encouraging people from corporate and public sectors to sit on not-for-profit boards.
- Enhancing skills sets on not-for-profit boards.
- Developing and providing training packages and other supports for boards and board members.
- Building the governance capacity of not-for-profit boards.
The Chronicle of Philanthropy
http://www.philanthropy.com
The Chronicle of Philanthropy is the No. 1 news source, in print and online, for nonprofit leaders, fund raisers, grant makers, and other people involved in the philanthropic enterprise. For more than 20 years, The Chronicle has been connecting the nonprofit world with news, jobs, and ideas.
Conor's Fundraising Blog
http://conorbyrne.wordpress.com/
One of only a few Irish based fundraising blogs, Conor uses the blog to share information and insights from other markets as well as his own thoughts on what is currently happening within the industry. You can sign up for a feed to his blog here
Funding Point
http://www.fundingpoint.ie
Fundingpoint.ie contains comprehensive details for hundreds of funding schemes from a variety of sources, including central and local government, EU funds, independent trusts and corporate grants.
Guide Star
http://www.guidestarireland.ie/
Guidestar is an online Web-based directory of non-profit organisations - community and voluntary organisations, charities, NGOs, philanthropies and foundations. It publishes extensive data about them at no cost to listed organisations, and makes this freely available to anybody who's interested.
MyCharity.ie
Check out http://www.mycharity.ie for helpful tools to aid you in your fundraising.