2012
Karen Hand - Karen is completing a PhD in Psychology at Trinity College. Her research will explore the role of brands and branding in non-profit organisations.
Jackie Harrison - Based in the Centre for Nonprofit Management in Trinity College Dublin, Jackie is completing a MLitt exploring the transformative potential of women in growing philanthropy in Ireland. The aim of this research is to investigate how the engagement of women in philanthropy and adoption of a gender lens in promoting philanthropy impacts Ireland's giving culture, the opening of new channels of giving and the level of philanthropic giving in Ireland.
Michael Moriarty - In Dublin's All Hallows College Dublin, Michael is completing a MA in Social Justice and Public Policy. Michael's research will explore the role of philanthropy in supporting Irish social justice organisations, which experienced state funding cuts in the years 2008-2012.
2010
Naomi Feely - Naomi has completed a MA in Public and Political Communications at DCU. Her research focused on the effectiveness of philanthropic funding of advocacy work. Naomi presented her research at the Autumn 2011 Philanthropy Ireland Plenary Meeting.