RAISE Academy organisations benefit from 25 hours of one-to-one consultancy from the RAISE team, workshops focusing on an introduction to fundraising and key fundraising avenues, and other initiatives which provide foundational teaching into fundraising at an introductory level.

Phase 4 RAISE Academy Organisations:

Chamber Choir Ireland

“Chamber Choir Ireland is in the midst of an ambitious expansion plan leading up to our 30th anniversary in 2026. With so many exciting plans for the future of our art form on the horizon, being a part of the RAISE Academy will enable us to support all of this, bolstering our fundraising efforts, diversifying our income and building a more robust and sustainable organisation for the future.”

Cork Midsummer Festival

“Cork Midsummer Festival is excited to be participating in the latest phase of the Arts Council's RAISE initiative with OKC. Along with the other participants, we are looking forward to expanding our fundraising and development successes, supporting us in continuing our mission in supporting and platforming brilliant artists, as well as reaching new and diverse audiences.”

Crash Ensemble

“Crash Ensemble is delighted to have been selected to take part in the RAISE Academy programme. Celebrating 25 years as Ireland's leading new music ensemble this year, we are excited for the future for Crash and this opportunity to grow and develop our fundraising ambitions.  We very much look forward to working with OKC, the Arts Council and our fellow RAISE Academy colleagues on this exciting programme.”

Helium Arts

“Being selected for the prestigious RAISE Academy Programme is a game changer for Helium Arts. We have tripled our income in the last three years and are finalising an ambitious new funding strategy. Securing this vital fundraising expertise at this point will help us grow a diversified and strategic income base to reach even more children. We believe that RAISE can help us like no-one else and can't wait to get started!”

Irish Street Arts, Circus & Spectacle Network CLG (ISACS)

“ISACS are excited to participate in RAISE Academy as an invaluable opportunity to grow a sustainable organisation, empowering us to further our mission of celebrating, supporting and advocating for the growing street arts, circus and spectacle sector in Ireland.”

Limerick Printmakers

'Limerick Printmakers is delighted to have been selected to feature in the RAISE Academy programme in 2023. LP looks forward to making the most of the unique access to expertise and resources that the RAISE programmes provide, and also to learning both alongside and from the other fantastic organisations involved.'

Liz Roche Company

Liz Roche Company is beyond thrilled to have been selected for RAISE Academy 2023. Over the past few years, we have set in place the foundations to initiate our fundraising journey and now with the help of RAISE Academy, we are ready to take this journey on a new exciting path. We can't wait to get started alongside the other fantastic RAISE Academy participants."

Rua Red

“Rua Red is delighted to have been selected to take part in RAISE 4 Academy. As the organisation has grown so significantly over the past few years, this is a timely opportunity to look at our current funding model and assess our potential. We are looking forward to working with the team to define a clear path to further our goals and increase our impact.”

Triskel Arts Centre

“Triskel Arts Centre is thrilled to have been selected for the RAISE Academy programme. We have been watching this programme with great interest over the years and look forward to exploring how we can improve our fundraising and diversify our income streams so we can continue to support artists and bring great music, literature, cinema and visual arts to the people of Cork.”

Wexford Festival Opera

“Wexford Festival Opera are excited to be part of the RAISE Academy. Working with the RAISE Academy will provide our team with the opportunity to further realise our fundraising goals , which help us create and sustain one of Ireland's long-established music festivals. We look forward to connecting with the Arts Council of Ireland, OKC and the other arts and cultural organisations involved to share knowledge and experiences.”