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4 reasons why investors need site visits

Our Policy and Innovation Manager, Eamonn Fitzgerald, looks at the importance of site visits to the SEI selection process, and why all funders should look beyond application forms and pitches to inform...

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Sensational Strategy & Sensational Kids

Reflecting on her year as an Impact Awardee and moving into the 2nd year of the Impact Programme, Karen Leigh of Sensational Kids reflects on the mentorship methods of SEI and prospering through...

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Non-profit lobbying should be about impact, not money

Our Policy and Innovation Manager, Eamonn Fitzgerald, looks at the new lobbying regulations coming into force in Ireland, and what it might mean for the non-profit sector and state funding. Lobbying –...

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The Top Lesson Entrepreneurs can Learn from Joe Schmidt

Ahead of the Rugby World Cup next month, Darren Ryan, CEO of Social Entrepreneurs Ireland, reflects on lessons entrepreneurs can learn from Irish Rugby Coach Joe Schmidt.  Joe Schmidt brings the Irish...

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“Count Me In” and Me

Niamh Crosbie, as the first ever recruit for the SEI “Count Me In” initiative, shares her experience volunteering with Sensational Kids. Working to bring affordable therapy services to children across...

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Generation 2014 – Adam Harris

As part of our Generation 2014 series, Adam Harris of AsIAm shares his experience with SEI as an Elevator Awardee for the last year. Changing Ireland and reducing the stigma for people on the Autism...

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First of the 2015 Elevator Awardees Announced

Having “The Last Word” on Matt Cooper yesterday were the newest Social Entrepreneurs Ireland Elevator Awardees, Arlene Naughten of Sugru Therapy and Wayne Dignam of Care Leavers’ Network. Arlene and...

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Taking Impact to the next level – Foodcloud

From the Social Entrepreneurs Ireland “Minnovation Fund” to expanding operations to the UK and beyond – Foodcloud have had whirlwind of a journey since accepting their Impact Award last year. In...

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No Better Investment

Darren Ryan, CEO of Social Entrepreneurs Ireland, reflects on investment opportunities in the sector ahead of the Social Entrepreneurs Ireland Awards 2015.  The event will see the unveiling of the 9...

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Act Now

If we want change in Ireland, we need to create that change ourselves. We can’t afford to wait around for others to solve our problems. We can’t just sit back and complain about the status quo.We need...

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2016 Awards Update – Take the Leap

As 2015 comes to a close, here in Social Entrepreneurs Ireland we are reflecting on a great 2015 and are getting ready for an even better year ahead! We have been blown away by the social entrepreneurs...

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Protecting Our Most Vulnerable Children at Risk

In this blog, Wayne Dignam of Care Leavers’ Network reflects on Ireland’s record on child protection, and suggests ways we can approach this issue differently. Join the conversation @CLNetworkIRE  Last...

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What this election means for social enterprise and entrepreneurship

With the last few remaining seats for the 32nd Dáil decided this morning, we thought we’d take this time to reflect on the 2016 General Election, what it meant for social enterprise and social...

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5 Tips to a Successful SEI Application

It is that time of the year again. Our 2016 Awards applications are open, and you are getting ready to apply (Deadline: April 7th, 5.00 pm). We understand that it can be a daunting task to apply for...

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6 Interesting Trends from our 2016 Applications

Our application process closed April 7th and we are now in the midst of our review. This is our favourite time of the year as it allows us to see and learn about what is happening all over Ireland,...

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Minnovation Fund Winner 2015 – one year on

In this blog, we asked our last Minnovation Fund winners HOUSE of AKI-NA, to tell us how the Fund has helped them progress their idea in the last year.   This is their year in review. Winning the...

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Derek McDonnell of Mojo – My First Follower Story

_____________________________________________________ The moment a social entrepreneur decides to act is the moment when everything changes. But this change is only fully ignited when someone decides...

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Wayne Dignam on His First Follower

_________________________________________________ The moment a social entrepreneur decides to act is the moment when everything changes. But this change is only fully ignited when someone decides to...

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The 2016 SEI Awards- Reigniting the Spark

Last Week’s Awards Ceremony marked the beginning of an exciting new journey for both the team here at Social Entrepreneurs Ireland as well as our incoming Awardees. The stage was set, the performance...

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Case study:Barry O’Connor,Refill Ireland

The post Case study:<br/>Barry O’Connor,<br />Refill Ireland appeared first on Social Entrepreneurs Ireland.

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