Gert Ackermann

The Irish National Fundraising Awards: Celebrating Excellence in Irish Fundraising

[Gert Ackermann @NFAwards]

The pics from National Fundraising Awards are now online for download browsing and comments: http://short.ie/3jzwvh

[Gert Ackermann @NFAwards]

So thanks to all the sponsors, and THAT'S ALL FOLKS!

[Gert Ackermann @NFAwards]

remember: do you need ideas for fundraising? there's 45 odd stories online at http://www.fundraisingawards.ie . read & get inspired!

[Gert Ackermann @NFAwards]

fundraiser of the year (small organisation) winner 2009: Stuart McLoughlin of Business2Arts

[Gert Ackermann @NFAwards]

fundraiser of the year (large organisation) winner 2009 : Michael Sheridan for the Mercy University Hospital Foundation

[Gert Ackermann @NFAwards]

fundraising campaign of the year (large organisation) winner 2009: CRH Simon Safety Challenge

[Gert Ackermann @NFAwards]

of course... Down Syncrome Centre's campaign was called "buy my dress"

[Gert Ackermann @NFAwards]

fundraising campaign of the year (small organisation) winner 2009: Down Syndrome Centre

[Gert Ackermann @NFAwards]

volunteer fundraiser of the year>100K winner 2009: Margaret Gill for self help africa

[Gert Ackermann @NFAwards]

volunteer fundraiser of the year winner(<100k): Michael Hilary for Camphill

[Gert Ackermann @NFAwards]

fundraising tip of the day (Peter Ireton again) : the easier you make it for people to give you money, the more they will give you. nifty.

[Gert Ackermann @NFAwards]

interesting insight from Peter Ireton on giving advice: "often when you give advice you learn as much as you advise"

[Gert Ackermann @NFAwards]

Mary Kennedy told of how over 80% of Irish people have given to charity this year. In a recession, we still give. Cool!

[Gert Ackermann @NFAwards]

and so it begins... Mary Kennedy, enter stage left!

[Gert Ackermann @NFAwards]

was just chatting to a fellow who works with deaf folk, enthusing heartily about using social media:very interesting!

[Gert Ackermann @NFAwards]

the great, the glam and the beautiful have turned up, and there's a great buzz here... loads of excitement

[Gert Ackermann @NFAwards]

the crowds are gathering... events are about to kick off. should be a good time!

[Gert Ackermann @NFAwards]

See you at the Four Season's at 5.15pm for the Awards!

[Gert Ackermann @NFAwards]

See you tomorrow in the Four Seasons, 5.15pm for canapes and celebration

[Gert Ackermann @NFAwards]

Last day to RSVP for Awards: www.fundraisingawards.ie