Innovators Circle

Create Lasting Change That Matters 

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The Innovators Circle is a philanthropy membership circle for forward-thinking individuals and companies dedicated to supporting social innovation in Ireland.

Today, social innovators across the country are pioneering breakthrough solutions to our most pressing challenges. They’re creating sustainable jobs where employment seemed impossible, transforming waste into opportunity, and building bridges in divided communities. The Innovators Circle brings together visionary individuals who understand that supporting these innovations today shapes the society we’ll live in tomorrow. 

Facilitated by Rethink Ireland, the Innovators Circle offers exclusive social impact and engagement opportunities for its members.

Volunteer

Volunteer your skills and expertise to help non-profits and social enterprises in Rethink Ireland’s network to solve pressing strategic challenges in the social impact sector. 

Attend events

Attend in-person and virtual events, and receive an exclusive invitation to our annual donor impact celebration event with Rethink Ireland’s Board members, donors and awardees. 

2025 Exclusive Engagement

  • January: Lightning Pitch Awards – Shape investment decisions
  • April, June, September: Virtual & in-person Strategy workshops, volunteering your skills and expertise to help non-profits and social enterprises to solve a pressing strategic challenge in the social impact sector
  • Awardee impact visits
  • Intimate dinners with fellow changemakers​​
  • Quarterly newsletter

Network

Network with Ireland’s leading philanthropists, entrepreneurs, and change-makers. 

Your legacy, amplified

The membership contribution fee directly supports Rethink Ireland’s core mission – and the Department of Rural & Community Development will match each contribution, therefore doubling its impact. Every euro that is invested in the Innovators Circle enables Rethink Ireland to foster social innovation that makes Ireland a more equal, just, and sustainable place for all.

Membership fee

Individual member -€7500 per year
Corporate member – €15,00 per year

 

Happy group photos of representatives from Rethink Ireland and Narrative 4, along with secondary school students
Narrative 4, awardee of the Youth Funds 2018-2021

Frequently Asked Questions 

When does membership start and end?

You can join anytime you wish! Membership is valid for a minimum of one year from the date of payment. Most of our members opt to commit for a multi-year membership.  

I’m unsure about if I’m a fit to join the Innovators Circle. Can I connect with someone at Rethink Ireland to learn more?

Of course – send us a message at changemakers@rethinkireland.ie and we will connect you with a member of our team. 

Begin your joruney

Membership has opened – get in touch with us today!

  • Learn about current members’ experiences
  • Discuss your areas of interest
  • Explore how you can create lasting change

We’d love to hear from you!

Fill out the form and we’ll be in touch with more info or connect with a member of our team.

changesmakers@rethinkireland.ie