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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. 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. Or spread the love and give the gift of IAF Friendship, and inspire your friends and family with the gift of a whole year of unique IAF experiences.

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 events
Never miss out with invitations to private viewings and events

Join Us (yearly) Join Us (monthly) Concession

*Student / OAP / Unwaged

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

*Student / OAP / Unwaged

Inspire your friends and family with the gift of a whole year of unique IAF experiences, including talks, exhibitions, tours and other special events, from just €50 (€30 concession). We’ll send you an e-gift receipt which you can email or print to give to your chosen recipient. They can then get in touch with us directly to activate their benefits. Benefits

Join intimate tours of Dublin's most iconic buildings with acclaimed architects and other exclusive Friends-only events
Never miss out with invitations to private viewings and events

Join Us (yearly) Concession

*Student / OAP / Unwaged

Amount
€250 per year (€20 per month)

We want to tell people about your support!

As a charitable foundation (CHY 18069) IAF can claim tax relief on donations of €250 or more made in a year by an individual, so your donation can be worth up to 31% more to us, at no extra cost to you. In order to maximise your donation we will ask you to fill out a CHY3 form and return it to us by email or post. For more information on the Charitable Donation Scheme, visit revenue.ie. Benefits

Acknowledgement on the IAF website
Invitations to attend bespoke tours of award winning private houses or iconic buildings and other Friends-only events

Join Us (yearly) Join Us (monthly)

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

Venue hire:* 2 free daytime hires of the IAF’s 25-seat city centre auditorium for your client presentations, consultations and/or workshops located on Bachelors Walk, Dublin 1. *Subject to availability and blocked out periods. Catering & AV costs not included.
Invitations to exclusive launches and openings.
Invitations to attend bespoke tours of award winning private houses or iconic buildings and other Friends-only events.

Join Us (yearly) Join Us (monthly)

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.

Champion
Associate

Amount
€2,500 per annum

Benefits

Brand acknowledgement on the Supporters section of the IAF website, in all IAF Friends communication material, and thanked in IAF publications (logo recognition).
Venue hire* - free daytime hires of the IAF’s 25-seat city centre auditorium for your client presentations, consultations and/or workshops located on Bachelors Walk, Dublin 1. *Subject to availability and blocked out periods. Catering & AV costs not included.
Access and networking - invitations to exclusive launches and openings; limited invitations to special previews and access to “meet the architects and curators” in our programme; invitations to exclusive and bespoke Friends only tours of award winning private houses and/or iconic buildings.
Staff benefits - free fast track priority access for a limited number to IAF events, including Open House Dublin; opportunity for your staff to volunteer at Open House Dublin; subscription to Friends only monthly newsletter as well as the IAF general monthly newsletter.
IAF Champions also benefit from dedicated relationship management by the IAF Development Manager. We will work with you to create a mutually rewarding exchange that meets your goals in this critical year and provides rolling benefits for your organisation and team.

Amount
€1,000 per year

Benefits

Brand acknowledgement on the supporters section of the IAF website and thanked in IAF publications.
Venue hire* - free daytime hires of the IAF’s 25-seat city centre auditorium for your client presentations, consultations and/or workshops located on Bachelors Walk, Dublin 1. *Subject to availability and blocked out periods. Catering & AV costs not included.
Access & networking - invitations to exclusive launches and openings; limited invitations to special previews and access to “meet the architects and curators” in our programme; invitations to exclusive and bespoke Friends only tours of award winning private houses and/or iconic buildings.
Staff benefits - free fast track priority access for a limited number to IAF events, including Open House Dublin; opportunity for your staff to volunteer at Open House Dublin; subscription to Friends only monthly newsletter as well as the IAF general monthly newsletter.
IAF Associates also benefit from dedicated relationship management by the IAF Development Manager. We will work with you to create a mutually rewarding exchange that meets your goals in this critical year and provides rolling benefits for your organisation and team.

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.

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 20,000 visitors in 2023. 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. Our PR and media campaigns for Open House Dublin 2024 achieved a total audience reach of over 16 million readers and listeners with 67 pieces of earned coverage across national and local broadcast, print and online media.
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 in IAF Facebook, Instagram, X, and LinkedIn posts to over 40,000 followers
Promotion of your company on the IAF newsletter sent to over 9,000 subscribers
The opportunity to showcase your company to clients at the launch of 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
The Arts Council
The Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage
The Office of Public Works
Dublin City Council

Programme Funders
Creative Ireland
Department of Rural and Community Development
Department of Education
Dún Laoghaire–Rathdown County Council
Fingal County Council
South Dublin County Council

Programme Partners
The Housing Agency
Arup

International Partners
LINA
Open House Europe
Open House Worldwide
New European Bauhaus

Hospitality Partners
Staycity Aparthotels

Corporate Circle
Cairn Homes (OHD)
Henry J Lyons (OHD)
KPMG (OHD)
Mason Hayes and Curran (OHD)
Royal Institute of Architects of Ireland (RIAI) (OHD)
Land Development Agency (OHD)

Champion
Allies and Morrison
CMI Cement Manufacturers Ireland
Dublin City Architects (DCC)
DCON Safety Consultants
KSN Project Management
Linesight QS Chartered Quantity Surveyor
OCMA O’Connell Mahon Architects
RKD

Associate
A2 Architects
Barrett Mahony Consulting Engineers
Grafton Architects
O’Donnell + Tuomey
Scullion Architects

Connector
ARdMackel Architects
Brady Shipman Martin
Brock Finucane
Denis Byrne Architects
Lafferty Architects & Project Managers
McCullough Mulvin Architects

Supporter
Cillian Loughnane
Diana Spencer
Fionnula May
Helen McCormack
Kathleen James- Chakraborty
Livia Hurley
Zero -G – Ciarán ÓGaora

Remembering the Irish Architecture Foundation in your will, provides a lasting gift, not only to the Foundation, but to our diverse audiences across Ireland. Your gift will have a lasting impact on the delivery and growth of our programmes, and ensure we can continue to make them accessible to everyone. After you have made provisions for your loved ones, the Irish Architecture Foundation will be very grateful of the gift you make.

Talk to us about leaving a legacy by contacting IAF Director Emmett Scanlon: emmett@architecturefoundation.ie or by phoning: +353 (0)1 874 7200.

We recommend that all those considering Planned Giving consult their financial advisor or specialist. For more information on leaving a legacy to the IAF in Ireland, please download this document to review.

If you are considering making a bequest, you can download an IAF Legacy Pledge Form.

For more information on supporting IAF contact

Emmett Scanlon — Director

emmett@architecturefoundation.ie

+353 (01) 874 7200

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Support Us

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!

Step 1 of 8

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.