Rethink Ireland

We recently attended an incredible event at Bank of America's Dublin headquarters celebrating the end of the Future Prospects programme. 🎓 Future Prospects saw ten women facing intersectional disadvantage take part in a six-week internship programme at Bank of America. 🤝 Future Prospects wrapped up with presentations from all participants, who bravely pitched their fundraising and volunteer drive ideas to the organisation. Congratulations to everyone who took part! 👏 The winning team pitched a multicultural fashion show, with inspirational insights and plenty of learnings which will be taken back to the business. Two participants have since been offered positions in Bank of America, with plans to expand the Future Prospects programme even further in the coming months and years. 👍 All participants on the programme were recruited through past and present awardee organisations on our Mná na hÉireann funds, in partnership with Bank of America and the Department of Rural and Community Development. These fantastic not-for-profits include An Cosán , EQUAL Ireland, Jobcare and the Irish Refugee Council. #equality #diversityandinclusion #equalopportunities #socialinnovation

⭐ Empowering Innovative Charities & Social Enterprises Across Ireland As we approach the end of the year, many organisations are reflecting on how to make a lasting impact with their remaining budgets. At Rethink Ireland, we work with incredible social enterprises and non profits by providing funding and business supports to help them grow, scale, and create real change and large scale impact in communities across the country. This is where you come in. By partnering with Rethink Ireland, your company can make a transformational impact while also unlocking meaningful employee engagement opportunities and fulfilling CSR goals. Can you help fund critical initiatives in areas such as mental health, sustainability, equality, education, and inclusion — leaving a legacy your team can be proud of. Why partner with Rethink Ireland?  ✅ Amplify your impact: Your support will directly fuel the growth of innovative social enterprises.  ✅ Engage your employees: Build a deeper connection with your team through collaboration on social impact initiatives.  ✅ Enhance your reputation: Align your brand with a trusted partner in driving positive change in Ireland. If your company has the budget to invest in something meaningful before the year ends, we’d love to discuss how we can work together to create a partnership that benefits both your business, employees and society. Let’s make a difference together. 📩 Reach out to me or our team and learn more on the many ways of partnering with us Padraic Vallely Suzanne Delaney Tanja Buwalda Sharon O'Dwyer #SocialInnovation #SocialEnterprise #SocialImpact #NonProfit #CSR #YearEndGiving #EmployeeEngagement

What does it take to redefine #governance for impact in the European philanthropic sector? The Esade Center for Social Impact’s latest podcast, based on their report "Governance of Impact: Can European Foundations Rise to the Challenge?" explores how European foundations can innovate their governance structures to rise to today’s challenges. At Rethink Ireland, we were proud to be a part of this important study as one of six organisations 🤝 This conversation between Leonora Buckland and Guillermo Casasnovas is a must-listen for anyone passionate about the intersection of #governance, #philanthropy, and social change 💫  🔗Listen to the podcast or watch the explanatory video here: https://lnkd.in/eJPubYAy #SocialImpact #SocialInnovation #Philanthropy

With support from the TikTok Digital Future Fund, IMMA - Irish Museum of Modern Art & Inchicore College of Further Education are running a Creative Traineeship Programme to bridge the digital literacy gap in Ireland’s cultural sector, by providing opportunities for young people 💫 Recently, the participants had the exciting opportunity to visit TikTok’s offices in Dublin to learn more about content creation 📷🤳 During the visit, they also heard from TikTok employees, including Rebecca O'Keeffe, who shared insights into their career paths and it was a great inspiration for future potential job opportunities ✨ A big thank you to TikTok for hosting such a fantastic day! It was a brilliant confidence boost for our participants. #SocialInnovation #TikTok #DigitalSkills #Career Catherine Harte Aideen Lyster

"What would you do if you were not afraid?" Our CEO, Deirdre Mortell, was interviewed on the latest episode of Ladies Who Launch at 103.2 Dublin City FM 📻 Tune in for an honest conversation between Deirdre Mortell and Sarah Naylor McNamee as they discuss #burnout, navigating your #career as a female leader, mantras and much more ✨ Find it here on Spotify 👇 https://lnkd.in/e4_RD_v3 #Leadership #FemaleLeadership #WomenInLeadership #Impact #LadiesWhoLaunch #Ceo Áine Kerr

Are you a #SocialEnterprise looking to grow your business?🚀 Join our application clinic this Thursday 28 November to learn more about social finance and how the Hybrid Social Finance Loan can support your #business!💫 Register here 👉 https://lnkd.in/e-s-N7g7 The Hybrid Social Finance Loan offers you a loan + cash support AND business support to increase your impact. This is a new financial instrument that aims to support your social enterprise to develop a credit record and grow your business and #impact 📈 Learn more and hear from successful loan applicants here 👇 https://lnkd.in/eNbYBgWc The Hybrid Social Finance Loan is a partnership between Rethink Ireland, Community Finance Ireland, and the Department of Rural and Community Development via the Dormant Accounts Fund. #SocialInnovation #NonProfit #SocialImpact #grant #funding #loan #SocialFinance

Today, 25th November, is the International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women, also known as Orange Day. At Rethink Ireland, we’re working to build a more just, equal and sustainable Ireland. For us, that includes ensuring women and girls can live free from fear of violence and we are proud to support organisations that work toward this goal. SAOL Project is a community project dedicated to improving the lives of women affected by addiction and poverty. Through their programmes they empower women to embrace their identity, define their future and create positive change in the world. 🌱 SAOL estimates that 90% of women who attend their services have experienced domestic abuse and violence at some point in their lives. It can be difficult for people who use alcohol or drugs to access domestic violence services. Some of the women even believe they deserve the violence or abuse they experience. To address this need, SAOL created the DAVINA Project (Domestic Abuse Violence Is Never Acceptable). This initiative bridges the gap so that women can access support earlier, empower them to seek help when they need it and explore the link between addiction and domestic abuse. DAVINA brings together a group of women to support each other and shape the direction of the project. 🤝 The DAVINA Project was an awardee of the Equality Fund, created by Rethink Ireland in partnership with the Peter Kinney and Lisa Sandquist Foundation and the Government of Ireland. With the support they received through this three-year fund, the DAVINA Project was able to develop and expand their programme, impacting the lives of 130 women! 🌟 #EndViolenceAgainstWomen #SocialInnovation #Equality Dr. Karen Galligan Deirdre Mortell Rachel Fayne

We had a great time at the Social Enterprise Conference this week! We hope you had a chance to learn more about how to get a social finance loan before you ate your chocolate coin! Thanks so much to everyone who came by to talk to us about the Hybrid Social Finance Loan or listened to the panel with our Impact Director Mario Vottero together with Barry Symes from Community Finance Ireland, Emmett O'Hara from Clann Credo and Garrett O'Donohoe Social Finance Foundation. We were thrilled to hear the Hybrid Social Finance Loan being highlighted by the Department of Rural and Community Development as a key support for Social Enterprises as part of the new National Social Enterprise Policy 2024-2027: Trading for Impact. It was great to be recognised on stage for the impact of not just our funding, but also our business supports and the value of multi-year funding. Well done to Mamobo O. from our awardee GORM, supported by the Hybrid Social Finance Loan, who did such a great job MC’ing the event! It was also great to see Jenny Williams from Habitat for Humanity Ireland an awardee from our Entrepreneurship Impact Fund speaking about her experiences in the Green economy. Are you a #SocialEnterprise looking to grow your business? The Hybrid Social Finance Loan offers you a loan + cash support AND business support to increase your impact. Join the Hybrid Social Finance application clinic on Thursday 28 November 2024 and learn more about social finance and this new financial instrument and if it's a good fit for your enterprise. 🔗 You can register for the clinic here https://lnkd.in/e-s-N7g7 #SocialImpact #NonProfit #Funding #Loan #SocialInnovation #GreenFinance #Business

Our CEO Deirdre Mortell was recently on the panel of our awardee Generation Ireland’s event ‘Closing The Skills Gap and Breaking Barriers to Employment: The Case for Skills Bootcamps.’ During the panel discussion, Deirdre spoke about the need for a shift in how we define economic success - pointing to employability and the amazing work of Generation Ireland, how that can help us towards that bigger vision for Ireland! Articulating our bold ambition for a better Ireland, Deirdre said: “We at Rethink Ireland would love to see an Ireland where we measure our economy’s success based on the equality we achieve and the physical and mental health of our people and our environment. That’s how we all need to be thinking, and employability contributes to all of those things” The event itself was significant for Generation Ireland as they unveiled their first social impact report documenting their huge success in breaking down the barriers that some communities face to entering the workforce. Generation Ireland provided job-specific skills bootcamps to 600 participants, 33% of whom were long-term unemployed, 13% had a disability and 50% were from a low socioeconomic background. The skills bootcamps offered them the chance of life-changing careers in the technology and green energy sectors. Over 70% of bootcamp graduates are in employment after 6 months and 80% of Generation Ireland graduates retain their jobs one year on. We are proud to support Generation Ireland on their journey to achieving this success! Their work in breaking barriers to education and employment, especially in the IT and green sector, perfectly aligns with our vision to achieve an Ireland that is more just, equal and sustainable. Generation Ireland are one of four awardee organisations on our €763,000 two-year Urban Uplift fund, supported by JPMorganChase with match funding by Department of Rural and Community Development. The fund supports organisations working with 18-30 year olds towards employment and/or employability in Dublin’s most disadvantaged areas, promoting equity of opportunity and access to employment in the technology and environment sectors. #SocialInnovation #EmploymentForAll #YouthEmpowerment #InclusiveGrowth #SystemsChange

📢 Have you applied yet? Our latest Impact Fund for Munster is open for applications from not-for-profits across Munster! 🚀 Impact Fund for Munster 2024 is a one-year €672,000 fund supporting organisations in Munster dedicated to advancing sustainable environmental and social development in Munster, including projects championing the inclusion and integration of neurodiverse people and communities through innovative approaches, helping make Munster a greener, more inclusive region. 💡 What the Impact Fund for Munster offers:  Total Fund: Over €672,000 available Duration: One-year support Awards: Up to 8 awardees Support Package: Cash grants and non-financial support to help social innovations scale their impact We have an application clinic on 27 November (link to register on fund page below) at 1pm 📅 Remember - Deadline to apply is 1pm on Friday, 13 December 2024 To learn more and apply, please visit 🔗https://lnkd.in/ezsf6TJm #Nonprofit #SocialInnovation #Equality #NeuroDiverse #CommunityDevelopment #Fundraising #Munster #Ireland