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The Role of Philanthropy in Tomorrow’s Ireland
Source: Philanthropy Ireland
Former President of Ireland, Mary Robinson delivered the third Ray Murphy Lecture hosted by Philanthropy Ireland in the National Gallery of Ireland, Dublin on 'The Role of Philanthropy in Tomorrow’s Ireland'. I am pleased to have been invited to give this year’s lecture in the…
Resource type: News
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'Moral argument belongs at the center of the immigration debate'
Source: Boston Review
by Gara LaMarche Joseph Carens’s proposal is so eminently humane and sensible, and so thoughtfully put, that it is possible to forget while reading it just why it is extremely controversial. Amid the anti-immigrant ravings of Lou Dobbs, the immigration debate in the United States…
Resource type: News
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Perpetuity or Spend-Down: Does the Notion of Lifespan Matter in Organized Philanthropy?
Source: Nonprofit Quarterly
Are foundations with set periods for spending down their assets more effective as grantmakers than their peers who are established to exist in perpetuity?
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The New Year brings a new era for Chewstick
Source: Bermuda Sun
By Sarah Lagan“Incredible” was how Chewstick founder Gavin Smith described the imminent opening of the Chewstick Neo Griot Lounge and Café — a dream he has had since he launched the creative arts movement exactly eight years ago. The ground level venue is due to open…
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Reasons for Supplementary Budget for the Republic of Ireland
A supplementary budget for the Republic of Ireland contains tough but necessary measures to set the country on the road to recovery after a difficult recession, said Brian Cowen, Taoiseach for the Republic of Ireland, in this speech. Original Source Ceann Comhairle Yesterday, the Minister…
Resource type: News
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Housing slump changing options for older Americans
Source: NY Newsday
Aging in place has become the only possibility for many as the weakened economy erodes real estate values and retirement savings by MARK MILLER For a growing number of older Americans, the housing slump has changed the concept of "aging in place" from a lifestyle…
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How to Persuade Ireland’s Newly Wealthy to Become Philanthropists
Steps to encourage Ireland’s new wealthy class to give generously, thoughtfully and publicly to philanthropy are discussed in this speech by Colin McCrea, Senior Vice President, Programmes, The Atlantic Philanthropies, at the inaugural Ray Murphy Memorial Lecture. Like Bill White, I share the aspiration that…
Resource type: Speech
