# Irish philanthropy conference to be held in October

- Link: https://fundraising.co.uk/2018/09/06/irish-philanthropy-conference-held-october/
- Published: 2018-09-06T17:20:11+01:00
- Author: Howard Lake

**Details have been announced of a residential conference next month in Co Monaghan
which aims to help transform the way charities engage with key donors.**

 

Aimed at CEOs, board members and directors of development and fundraising, ‘The 
Changing Face of Philanthropy’ conference will focus on engaging high-level individuals,
corporate and foundation donors. The conference will also deliver current best practice
in donor engagement and stewardship.

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Arranged in conjunction with Irish agency [O’Kennedy Consulting](http://www.okennedyconsulting.ie)
and Global Philanthropic Canada, the conference will include presentations by leading
philanthropy experts from Ireland and Canada.

 

## Conference topics

 

There will be presentations on:

 

 * Moving from Good to Great:  Fundamentals for an Effective Major Donor Programme
 * Asset rich and cash poor? Exploit your assets and embrace pluralism
 * Money in the Middle: How to get a thicker mid section and why you should want
   one
 * The Expediting Experience; Bigger, Faster, Stronger Fundraising
 * The Donor Continuum – Inspiring Legacy Giving Among your Donors

 

## Speakers

 

Speakers include **Nicole Beatty** who has worked in fundraising in Canada and Australia,**
Danielle Boucher** who has provided development support to the cultural sector including
the Museum of Nature and Sciences (Sherbrooke, PQ), the Moncton Museum, and the 
McCord Museum, Montreal and **Guy Mallabone** who is the president & CEO of Global
Philanthropic Canada. 

 

There will also be input from local fundraising experts at the [conference](https://okennedyconsulting.ie/the-changing-face-of-philanthropy/)
which is being held at the Castle Leslie Estate in Co. Monaghan from 3-4 October.
Depending on the type of accommodation, the fee for the conference is from €375 
to €445.

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