Philanthropy Introduction Session

A Half-Day Introduction to Meaningful Giving

For people who are interested in philanthropy but are not yet familiar with Ireland's nonprofit landscape, this standalone session provides a practical introduction to how the sector works and how donors can make informed decisions.

Before the session, we begin with a complimentary 15-30 minute consultation to understand your interests and any particular sectors you would like the session to touch on.

What We Cover

During this half-day session we explore:

  • Ireland's nonprofit sector

  • How organisations are funded

  • The unique role philanthropy can play

  • Understanding impact

  • Theory of change and outcomes

  • Systems change

  • The philanthropy journey

Is this session for you?

This session is designed for people who:

  • Are considering becoming more intentional in their giving

  • Want to understand how Ireland's nonprofit sector works

  • Feel overwhelmed by the number of organisations they could support

  • Want a practical framework for making funding decisions

  • Would like to learn before committing significant philanthropic resources

No prior experience in philanthropy is required.

What Previous Participants Say

"I feel that the session with Alice has saved me time and means that my future funding decisions will be more considered and hopefully more effective.

I found the session both instructive, inspiring and thought-provoking. Alice has given me a clear understanding of how the non-profit sector is structured and the particular challenges it faces as well as different types of philanthropy approaches and the ways in which philanthropy can assist and influence.

I would highly recommend a session with her to anyone embarking on their philanthropic journey. Alice’s ability to combine thorough research with experience from her work in the sector makes for an extremely informative and practical session. "

- Private Philanthropy Client

Next Steps

Many clients use the session as a standalone learning experience.

Others use it as the first stage of a wider philanthropy journey, leading into strategy development, landscape research or support identifying organisations to fund.