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FRIENDS PLAN

IAF Friends are the heart of what we do. Becoming a Friend means that we can continue to grow and create more innovative and exciting events that keep Architecture at the forefront of Ireland’s cultural landscape. IAF Friends Plans start at €30 and are designed to make sure you never miss out. Choose the IAF Friends Plan that suits you and enjoy the benefits of being part of one of Ireland’s most exciting and original cultural organisations.

Amount
€50/*€30 per year (less than €5 per month)

*Student / OAP / Unwaged

We will make sure you are in the loop. Benefits

Join intimate tours of Dublin's most iconic buildings with acclaimed architects and other exclusive friends only monthly events
Get priority booking at talks, events, tours and exhibitions
Never miss out with invites to private viewings and events
Special Friends only updates as well as the IAF newsletter
An exclusive gift when buying or renewing your membership

*Student / OAP / Unwaged

Amount
€250 per year (€20 per month)

We want to tell people about your support. Benefits

Your name printed on the wall at the IAF’s HQ
Acknowledgement on the friends page on the IAF website
Invites to attend bespoke tours of award winning private houses or iconic buildings and other friends only events
Special Friends only updates as well as the IAF newsletter
An exclusive gift when buying or renewing your membership

Amount
€500 per year (less than €50 per month)

Especially designed for individuals who are in a position to contribute more and support our programme more significantly. Benefits

Your name printed on the wall at the IAF’s HQ
Acknowledgement on the friends page on the IAF website
Two complementary uses of IAF HQ gallery space for meetings, consultations and workshops. (additional costs for catering)
A beautiful limited edition print by a well-known artist, architect or designer
Invites for five additional people to exclusive launches, openings and parties
Access to our Friends only programme of events for you and up to five friends or colleagues
Special Friends only updates as well as the IAF newsletter

CORPORATE FRIENDS

As a Corporate Friend your brand will be affiliated with one of Ireland’s most exciting cultural organisations. Corporate Support is the life-blood of the organization. Being a corporate Friend communicates a corporation’s commitment to championing public engagement in all aspects of the built environment, through an attachment with a positive, creative and wide reaching initiative like the IAF. We attract a wide cross section of very loyal supporters and because we work with local community, create educational and environmental programmes we are the perfect fit for your CSR.

Amount
€5,000 per annum

Join the corporate circle and we will offer you the same benefits as a Champion Friend with an additional alliance to Open House Dublin. Benefits

Year long association with the Irish Architecture Foundation and branding opportunities alongside the biggest festival in Ireland Open House Dublin.
Specific branding on the Open House Dublin collateral
Acknowledgement as Open House Dublin Corporate Circle member on festival website with  610,000+ hits.
Acknowledgement as Open House Dublin Corporate Circle member on launch invitation to  500+ people.
Acknowledgement on programme map 10,000 + distribution.
Get your logo printed on the supporters wall at the IAF’s HQ
Acknowledgement in the supporters section of the IAF websites
10 free tickets to IAF paid events
Priority access for a limited number at IAF free events, including Open House Dublin.
Your company will be thanked in IAF publications.
Invites to exclusive VIP annual party for high-level givers.
Invite for 1 representative to a networking supper with other IAF champions and associates.
Special previews and access to “meet the architects and curators” in our programme.
Invites for 10 people to preview openings.
Invites offer for 3 people in your team to attend exclusive Friends only bespoke tours of award winning private houses or iconic buildings.
A limited edition commission print by a well-known artist, architect or designer
A dedicated IAF staff member to ensure your employees get the most of their IAF experience
Opportunity for your staff to volunteer at Open House Dublin
Special Friends only updates as well as the IAF newsletter

Amount
€2,500 per annum

Benefits

Get your logo printed on the supporters wall at the IAF’s HQ
Acknowledgement in the supporters section of the IAF websites
3 complementary hires of the IAF’s 25-seat city centre auditorium for your client presentations (additional costs will apply for catering and AV)
10 free tickets to IAF paid events
Priority access for a limited number at IAF free events, including Open House Dublin
Your company will be thanked in IAF publications.
Invites to exclusive VIP annual party for high-level givers.
Invite for 1 representative to a networking supper with other IAF champions and associates.
Special previews and access to “meet the architects and curators” in our programme.
Invites for 10 people to exclusive launches and openings
Invites offer for 3 people in your team to attend exclusive Friends only bespoke tours of award winning private houses or iconic buildings.
A limited edition commission print by a well-known artist, architect or designer
A dedicated IAF staff member to ensure your employees get the most of their IAF experience
Opportunity for your staff to volunteer at Open House Dublin
Special Friends only updates as well as the IAF newsletter

Amount
€1,000 per year

Benefits

Get your name printed on the Supporters Wall at the IAF’s HQ
Acknowledgement in the Supporters Section on the IAF website
2 complementary uses of the IAF city centre gallery space for client meetings, consultations or workshops. (additional costs for catering)
Invites offer for 2 people in your team to attend exclusive Friends only bespoke tours of award winning private houses or iconic buildings
Special previews and access to architects and curators in our programme.
Your company will be thanked in IAF publications.
Invites to exclusive VIP annual party for high-level givers.
Priority booking for a limited number at IAF free events, including Open House Dublin.
Invites for 5 people to exclusive launches and openings.
Invite for 1 representative from your company to a networking supper with other IAF champions and associates.
A limited edition print by a well-known artist, architect or designer.
Opportunity for your staff to volunteer at Open House Dublin.
Special Friends only updates as well as the IAF newsletter

Amount
€500 per year

Especially designed for individuals who are in a position to contribute more, and for smaller companies who want to be connected to the IAF network. Benefits

Your name printed on the Supporters Wall at the IAF’s HQ.
Acknowledgement in the Supporters Section on the IAF website.
2 complementary uses of the IAF city centre gallery space for client meetings, consultations or workshops. (additional costs for catering).
Invite to attend Friends only bespoke tours of award winning private houses or iconic buildings.
Priority booking for a limited number at IAF free events, including Open House Dublin.
Invites for 5 people to exclusive launches and openings.
A limited edition print by a well-known artist, architect or designer.
Special friends only updates as well as the IAF newsletter

DONATE/SPONSOR/LEGACY

We are always looking for sponsors of our major events. Each of our events is unique and covers a wide demographic, from the general public and school children to academics and architects.

All donations are welcome and go straight back into IAF events, exhibitions and projects. Your contribution means we continue to be a success and helps us continue to be creative, push boundaries and think big.

In order to continue developing and providing a wide range of programmes for you, our wonderful fans, we need your support. Your donations will contribute to the facilitation of our many events, and will help us continue to be creative, push boundaries, and think big.

IAF events are some of the most innovative and exciting in Ireland, drawing huge crowds of diverse, loyal audiences, from the general public to school children, academics and artists. Our main event is Open House Dublin, Ireland’s biggest architectural festival, attracting over 31,000 visits in a single weekend in 2016. As we grow and become more ambitious we seek to partner with new sponsors for our major events, exhibitions, talks and conferences.

Benefits

A large ROI in terms of publicity. Last year we generated over €2 million in Media PR value for our funders and sponsors for Open House Dublin alone
Access to a diverse demographic
Your company's name/logo and acknowledgement on printed material
Your company’s name/logo on the IAF website
Mentions of your company on IAF Facebook postings to 10,000+ people
Mentions of your company on IAF Twitter postings to 7,000+ people
Promotion of your company on the IAF newsletter sent to 7,500+ people
The opportunity to showcase your company to clients at the launch of the IAF events

How does this fit with your company?
Brand Association
Open House Dublin is one of our greatest successes. It has built a very loyal following that grows year on year. The publicity generated by this event alone is extremely positive. By sponsoring the IAF your company is aligned with one of Ireland’s most exciting, original and positive brand images that has very high public and community engagement.

Corporate social responsibility
Our ethos is centred on values that can sit very well with your company’s CSR policy. With a clear focus on community engagement and education, some aspects of our programme also look at issues like sustainability and environmental responsibility in relation to architecture and the built environment.

Leaving a legacy

Remembering the IAF in your will is a wonderful way to make a lasting contribution for the benefit of future generations. By leaving a bequest, large or small, you can help us develop the culture of architecture in Ireland and strengthen our community, exhibitions and learning programme

Without our funders, sponsors and partners we would not be able to continue our programme of exhibitions, talks, film screenings, symposia, competitions, publications, school and community workshops, intended to generate dialogue as well as critically engage a diverse public.

Core Funders
Arts Council
OPW
Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht

Sponsors
Matheson
ARUP
Bank of Ireland
Hibernia REIT
DNG
Dublin City Council
Dún Laoghaire–Rathdown County Council

Champions
Cement Manufacturers Ireland
Dublin City Architects
O’Connell Mahon Architects
O’Mahony Pike Architects
RKD Architects

Connector
Hooke and MacDonald

Supporter
Kathleen James-Chakraborty

Hugh Campbell
Alan Mee
Brennan Furlong
FX O’ Brien
Louise O Reilly
Kathleen Meehan

In-Kind Sponsorship includes:
JCDecaux
Peter McVerry Trust
RTE Supporting the Arts
Open House Worldwide
The Irish Times
Dublin Bus
Totally Dublin
Push Pull Media
Zero G

For more information on supporting IAF contact

Nathalie Weadick — Director

director@architecturefoundation.ie

+353 (01) 874 7200

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Support the IAF as an individual or a company. Our supporters make a huge difference to our programme and what we deliver to our audience of all ages. You can become a Friend or a Sponsor, donate or consider leaving a legacy . Find out more about the options below.

Step 1 of 2

Become a volunteer on one of our many projects or programmes, just click the appropriate route below and we'll get you on board!

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Support the IAF as an individual or a company. Our supporters make a huge difference to our programme and what we deliver to our audience of all ages.

You can become a Friend or a Sponsor, donate or consider leaving a legacy . Find out more about the options below.