Watch Trusts and Foundations Seminar Video

23 September 2011

We are delighted to announce that after much editing, reviewing, downloading, uploading etc (we apologise for the long wait, we learned a lot from the process!) those of you who could not attend our Trusts and Foundations seminar back in June can now pay to view videos of the seminar online.

This half-day seminar presented a unique opportunity to hear and question a panel of key decision makers of Irish philanthropic Trusts and Foundations. In addition we heard from charities who have been successful in their own quest for trust funding.

Overview:

Getting grants involves more than just writing good proposals. This seminar explored the importance of research and how to do it; provided an overview of proven methods for good Trust and Foundations proposals and essential advice on maintaining strong relationships with key funders.

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Speakers:

(in alphabetical order by surname)

Michael Barron, CEO at BeLonG To Youth Services;
Vicky Brown, Portfolio Manager at The One Foundation;
James Foley, Fund Administrator at Electric Aid;
Caitriona Fottrell, Director at The Ireland Funds;
Nicola Jordan, Fundraising & Communications Coordinator at Depaul Ireland;
Mark Keane, Strategy Executive at Atlantic Philanthropies;
Seamus Mulconry, CEO, Philanthropy Ireland and
Paul Rowe, CEO at Educate Together

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Agenda:

13.30pm	Registration (tea/coffee)
14.00pm	Introduction, welcome and update from Fundraising Ireland Speaker: Mary O’Kennedy, Chairperson, Fundraising Ireland.
14.10pm	Session 1: Philanthropy – setting the scene   Speaker: Seamus Mulconry, CEO, Philanthropy Ireland Presentation Outline: Seamus Mulconry will give an overview on the role of Philanthropy Ireland and its members; the progress that has been made on promoting strategic giving among private donors; and on how charities can engage more effectively with Trusts and Foundations.
14.30pm	Session 2: The Charity Perspective – how to build effective relationships Speakers: Michael Barron, CEO, BeLonG To Youth Services & Paul Rowe, CEO at Educate Together Presentation Outline: This session will give an overview from the grantees perspective and outline how relationships are developed with key donors; how they are maintained and how the grantee charities ensure that they effectively report and engage with their strategic donors.
15.20pm	Coffee and Networking break
15.50pm	Session 3: The Funders Perspective - An overview of effective engagement with Trusts and Foundations in Ireland & panel discussion. Speakers: Vicky Brown, Portfolio Manager at The One Foundation; James Foley Fund Administrator at Electric Aid; Caitriona Fottrell, Director at The Ireland Funds and Mark Keane, Strategy Executive at Atlantic Philanthropies. Presentation Outline: Each of the panel will make a short 10-minute presentation on their funding strategies; their views on the partnerships they have formed; what makes for a good relationship between donor and grantee and the key challenges that donors face when working with charities. Mary O’Kennedy, Fundraising Ireland, will chair this session and panel discussion. Questions and comments from the floor to the panel will be actively encouraged and can be submitted to info@fundraisingireland.ie in advance of the seminar.
17.30pm	Close

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Learning objectives:

Understand strategies for engaging different types of foundations.
Learn methods for making the initial approach to a funder, and following up in distinctive and memorable ways.
Understand the value of building relationships with funders.

Who is it for?

This seminar is geared towards any fundraiser seeking to enhance their skills in building relationships with Trusts and Foundations.

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Prices:

Free to those who attended the seminar. If you haven't already recieved an email with viewing instructions pleaes email us at: info@fundraisingireland.ie
Those who could not attend the seminar: €35