Why Attend? - Charities & Not-For Profits

Boardmatch Ireland are delighted to announce for the first time we will be running our Charity Trustee Speed-Dating in Cork on Thursday, 23rd May 2024. This event will be held at the Clayton Hotel, Cork City.

Our Trustee Speed-Dating is an opportunity for charities to meet with many enthusiastic and skilled volunteers looking to give their skills, time and expertise to a cause they are passionate about.

The Trustee Speed-Dating will be an opportunity for you to focus your board recruitment and make an instant connection. Following the event, you will have a clear list of prospective candidates who you can then arrange interviews with and take them through the rest of your Board Recruitment process.

 

Each exhibiting charity will have an exhibition table from where you can market your organisation, meet and chat with prospective volunteers.

Each charity must bring their own: 

  • Branded marketing materials,

  • Pull-up banner,

  • Information outlining the work you do

 

By attending this event, we encourage that you are open to meeting candidates with a variety of skills. You never know who you will meet who is going to have a positive impact on your organisation!

Charity FAQs 

1. What is the cost to attend this event as a charity? 

The earlybird ticket price runs until 7th April and costs €80. From 8th April, the standard ticket price is €120.

2. How many representatives can we bring? 

Each charity should bring two representatives. We would strongly encourage one attendee to be a representative of the Board. 

3. How long will the event run for? 

The event will run from 4pm-8pm, with candidates arriving from 5:30pm. Charites are invited to attend from 4pm onwards for set-up and also to avail of some time to meet and network with other exhibiting charities. All set-up must be completed by 5pm. 

4. How to access the venue?

The Clayton Hotel is located in Cork City Centre, a short walking distance from Cork Parnell Place Bus Station and Cork Kent Train Station. The Lapps Quay Public Car Park is located in the basement of Clayton Hotel Cork City and Q-Park Cork City Hall is located on Eglinton St., just a 4 minute walk from Clayton Hotel Cork City. Click Here for more information.

5. Who can attend this event?

All attending charities or not-for-profits must be registered with either the Charities Regulator, or the Companies Registration Office. This is an opportunity to meet potential board members face-to-face, and be certain that everyone you speak to has a genuine interest in joining a charity board.