# Women in Philanthropy event to be held in May

- Link: https://fundraising.co.uk/2011/05/23/women-in-philanthropy-event-to-be-held-in-may/
- Published: 2011-05-23T22:34:58+01:00
- Author: Howard Lake

**Following two successful seminars on women and philanthropy in 2010, the Community
Foundation for Ireland will be running a breakfast seminar in Dublin on May 31st
which will hear from a number of high profile philanthropists and leaders in women’s
issues.
The women’s seminars began last year when the [Community Foundation for Ireland](http://www.communityfoundation.ie)
set up The Women’s Fund, Ireland’s first dedicated fund for women’s causes. The 
May event will also feature stories from a number of recipients of Women’s Fund 
grants.Confirmed speakers include:

 * Marcelle Speller: Philanthropist and Channel 4 Secret Millionaire, Maya Prabhu,
   Head of UK Philanthropy at Coutts & Co, she advises high net worth clients on
   philanthropy options
 * Norma Smurfit, Chair, First Step and prominent charity fundraiser
 * Eina McHugh, Chief Executive of The Ark
 * Jane Williams, Director of SIA Group

The event will take place on Tuesday 31st May, 2011 from 7:45am to 10am at the FIRE
Restaurant, Dawson Street Dublin. Anyone wishing to attend can email: [ev****@********on.ie](https://fundraising.co.uk/2011/05/23/women-in-philanthropy-event-to-be-held-in-may/ev****@********on.ie)
or phone Niall on 01: 874 7354

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