Giving / philanthropy, Ireland

A new report on philanthropy in Northern Ireland was released as part of 'Philanthropy Week' shows that there is continued growth in giving to religious causes.

Philanthropy Week 2011 is a new initiative designed to promote philanthropy in Northern Ireland.

Philanthropist Stephanie Shirley, known as ‘Steve’, has told a gathering of professional advisors in Dublin that they should introduce the topic of philanthropy to wealthy people seeking their advice.

A new forum designed to help promote more Irish philanthropy has been launched by Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government, Phil Hogan.

Despite the recession the American Ireland Fund had its best year in terms of fundraising last year, according to the organisation's chief executive.

The Community Foundation for Ireland in association with Philanthropy Ireland is holding a breakfast seminar tomorrow in Dublin for advisors with an interest in increasing their knowledge of philanthr

Concern Worldwide exceeded its fundraising target for Haiti by €3.8 million last year, according to the charity.

Ireland’s wealthy people are amongst the most generous in the world in donating significant amounts of money and time to charitable causes, according to a new report by Barclays Wealth.

A new survey on fundraising in Ireland shows that income fell 13% in the last year (2008-2009).

Irish charity Barnardos saw its fundraising income grow by 6% in 2009, according to its latest annual report.