There is much to learn from the strategic approach to social investment taken by the Atlantic Philanthropies, and it can only be hoped that Government has been giving some thought as to how future...more
Irish philanthropy. Figures show that Irish philanthropy still has a long way to go to catch up with the UK and the United States. The Ireland Funds is the only other philanthropic organisation in...more
Philanthropic giving, for example, funds longer-term, more adventurous research, and is especially important for younger, less well-established researchers. It is also impactful. According to one...more
“He was like, 'You are a working comedian and you work in philanthropy as well, look how close you are to what you've always wanted to do',” Hall said. Starting off with an internship at Late...more
... for a global philanthropic foundation, The Atlantic Philanthropies – founded by a gentleman called Chuck Feeney who co-founded Duty Free Shopping – to help manage their grants portfolio and...more
... 30 philanthropic individuals, families, trusts and foundations and corporates have been recognised for their impactful and strategic giving. “We all know Irish people are generous but we have...more
Fleishman's new book, Putting Wealth to Work: Philanthropy for Today or Investing for Tomorrow, is a survey of the world of charitable foundations, circa 2017. I recently spoke with him about...more
The Coutts Million Pound Donors Report offers unique insight into key trends in major philanthropy over the past 10 years. The report, produced alongside the University of Kent, tracks the nature and...more
The position young people are dealt with can be complex, and yet the entire economic system is still focused for an age that’s almost gone astray. The solution? Promoting social enterprise and getting these young people integrated into work.