RAISE Accelerate organisations receive access to a series of bespoke RAISE workshops and other initiatives, support to recruit development/fundraising staff and 60 hours of 1-to-1 consultancy. Financial support is provided towards the salary of an appropriate fundraising resource over a 2-year period. OKC works with each RAISE Accelerate organisation to develop tailored fundraising plans which are suitable to the organisation’s unique requirements.

Phase 4 RAISE Accelerate Organisations:

Baboró International Arts Festival for Children

"Baboró International Arts Festival for Children is thrilled to have been selected for the RAISE Accelerate programme. Baboró's mission is to enhance the lives of children through their experience of the creative arts and I am confident that this support will enable us to reach even more children throughout the West of Ireland

Galway International Arts Festival

"Galway International Arts Festival is delighted to have been selected to participate in the RAISE Accelerate programme. It provides a great opportunity for our organisation at this time and we are really looking forward to being part of it."

Irish Baroque Orchestra 

“The Irish Baroque Orchestra is thrilled to be working with RAISE Accelerate in 2022 - 2024, building on the foundations laid by the RAISE Academy. The orchestra has emerged as one of the biggest success stories in the post-covid Irish arts scene and we look forward to driving private investment through our engagement with the scheme, bringing more stories and fantastic Irish heritage programming into the public consciousness.” 

Music Network

"Music Network is very pleased to have been selected to participate in RAISE Accelerate. Over recent years we’ve successfully diversified our income streams for the benefit of musicians and communities around Ireland, and we believe that RAISE will assist us to further advance our fundraising goals and significantly increase our impact." 

The Douglas Hyde  

“The Douglas Hyde is delighted to have been selected for the RAISE Accelerate Programme. RAISE’s support throughout 2021 was invaluable, and we are very excited to continue working with such a brilliant supportive team. Participation in the RAISE Accelerate will build on the experience of RAISE Academy and provide the support needed to deliver our potential for fundraising.” 

The Model  

“The Model is delighted to join the RAISE Accelerate Programme. The addition of a dedicated development officer to our staff team will enable us to develop a more robust and dynamic funding model. In doing so we will have an even more significant impact on enriching the cultural and creative life of Sligo and the North West. We look forward to working with the Arts Council, OKC and the other wonderful organisations selected for this programme.”