Pitch Your Project- Live Crowdfunding for Non Profits

The Cork Foundation are set to host an event with the Funding Network and Philanthropy Ireland in Cork in the coming weeks. The event will take place on the 24th November- Vertigo Building, Cork County hall from 6pm-9pm. The Funding Network who are specialised in hosting live crowdfunding events and  have already brought their successful model to Ireland; hosting a live crowdfunding session with Philanthropy Ireland and are now set to do the same with the Cork Foundation.

We have received over 50 applications from organisations to pitch their project. Four Cork  charities have been  selected to attend the event and will each be given six minutes to present their social initiative to a room full of Cork business leaders and potential donors. Following presentations the live crowdfunding session then begins, enabling the chosen charities to receive generous amounts of funding for their projects in real time.

We have received over 50 applications from organisations to pitch their project. After going through all applications there are four organisations which are chosen:

Field of Dreams-  Field of Dreams will provide meaningful work and life skills development opportunities for adults with Down syndrome.

First Light- FirstLight offers support and information, and promotes research into the sudden, unexpected, often unexplained deaths of infants and young children.

Helium Arts-  Helium Arts is the national children’s arts and health organisation. We bring art, creativity and play to children and teenagers in hospitals and healthcare settings across Ireland.

Shine Ireland-Shine Ireland  provides services and supports for children with autism.