# Details of Irish fundraising conference revealed - Link: https://fundraising.co.uk/2014/01/28/details-irish-fundraising-conference-announced/ - Published: 2014-01-28T12:45:42+00:00 - Author: Howard Lake Fundraising Ireland’s National Fundraising Conference will take place on 11^(th) April in Dublin, the organisation has announced. ‘**Upskill Me Inspire Me**’ has been designed by fundraisers for fundraisers, Fundraising Irelands says, and will feature a range of speakers from Ireland and England who have expertise in direct marketing, major donors, donor communications, events and legacies. As well as the main event on 11^(th) April there will be a masterclass the day before on donor communications led by Denisa Casement, Pat Lyons and Lisa Sargent. The masterclass will give a working overview of the Donor Communications model: the basic principles and donor communications cycle, the psychology behind why it works, how to tailor it to suit your organisation at any stage and how to make the case to your board. ## Advertisement The masterclass and conference will take place at the Doubletree by Hilton Hotel( formerly the Burlington) at Upper Leeson St, Dublin. The conference will cost €190 for members and €240 for non members. The masterclass is €90 and €125 for non members. There is a discount of 10% for those who attended last year’s conference. [Fundraising Ireland](http://www.fundraisingireland.ie) have still to confirm some speakers for the conference. * **[Fundraising Ireland to provide fundraising mentoring opportunities](https://fundraising.co.uk/2014/10/24/fundraising-ireland-provide-fundraising-mentoring-opportunities/)**( 24 October 2014) * **[Fundraising Ireland’s 2015 awards open for nominations](https://fundraising.co.uk/2014/11/09/fundraising-ireland-awards-open-nominations/)**( 9 November 2014) * **[GoodCharity website aims to increase transparency in Irish charity sector](https://fundraising.co.uk/2014/11/13/goodcharity-website-aims-increase-transparency-irish-charity-sector/)**( 13 November 2014)