The 5 chosen Tier 1 organisations (Irish Chamber Orchestra, Druid Theatre, Children's Books Ireland, Irish Film Institute and Dublin Theatre Festival) demonstrated that they have robust organisational structures, strong fundraising propositions, clear marketing plans and the internal capacity, leadership and board buy-in to ensure the development of impactful private investment/philanthropy strategies. Throughout Phase 2, these organisations participated in 5 group workshops and 80 hours of bespoke organisational support was given to each selected organisation. Financial support will also be provided towards the salary of an appropriate fundraising resource.

The 15 Tier 2 organisations (Fishamble: The New Play Company, Cork International Film Festival, The Ark, Irish Traditional Music Archive, Graphic Studio Dublin, Baboro International Arts Festival for Children, Grafitti Theatre Company, Irish Association of Youth Orchestras, Irish Theatre Institute, Access Cinema, Wexford Arts Centre, Kilkenny Arts Centre, Galway Arts Centre, Corcadorca Theatre Company, Clonmel Junction Arts Festival) demonstrated a commitment to developing private investment fundraising programmes in the medium to long-term, have demonstrated some level of effort to secure donor income and have a clear, robust organisational structure and strategy. Tier 2 organisations received quarterly group training workshops, 15 hours of individual mentoring and support as well as full access to online fundraising support tools.

The Arts Council’s delivery partner, OKC, worked with each Tier 1 organisation to develop tailored fundraising plans which were suitable to the organisation’s unique requirements and delivered the comprehensive workshops and associated mentoring to both the Tier 1 and Tier 2 organisations.

In addition to the RAISE Programme, a new initiative – The RAISE UP Consultancy Fund - was established in Phase 2, to allow previous or current RAISE applicants or participants to apply for matched-funding consultancy services from the OKC team at a special rate of €200 per half-day or €400 per day. This represents 50% of the actual consultancy cost, with the Arts Council covering the other 50%.