# Planned giving roundtable in Dublin

- Link: https://fundraising.co.uk/2008/09/24/planned-giving-roundtable-dublin/
- Published: 2008-09-24T20:54:54+01:00
- Author: Howard Lake

The European Association for Planned Giving has organised a roundtable on ‘Philanthropy
and Planned Giving in Ireland’ in Dublin on 8th October.

This roundtable discussion will examine how fundraisers working in Ireland can help
to introduce the concept of planned giving and philanthropic structures to some 
of their donors and prospects, in order to help build this infrastructure in Ireland
and further develop a genuine culture of giving.

In the UK there are an estimated 8,800 trusts and foundations, whereas in Ireland
there are less than 30 foundations. Comparatively few wealthy Irish people have 
their own philanthropic structures in place, and even those that do possess them
often do not publish them. This can make life extremely difficult for fundraisers
seeking to approach these potential donors in a strategic manner.

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The discussion will examine the benefits for the fundraisers, their charity, and
the charity sector as a whole of planned giving, while focusing especially on the
benefits for the donors themselves in terms of their relationship with the charity,
the ability to maximise charitable impact by making tax-efficient gifts, and their
capacity to strategically approach their long-term giving plans at a family level.

The event is being hosted by the Community Foundation for Ireland and will be held
at the organisation’s offices at 32 Lower O’Connell Street, Dublin 1. The roundtable
will run from 5.15pm to 7.00 pm, followed by refreshments.

To attend this event, please email su*@***********ng.org Non-members are welcome
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