{"type":"rich","version":"1.0","provider_name":"Transistor","provider_url":"https://transistor.fm","author_name":"Philanthropy Ireland Podcast","title":"How Family Foundations Evolve - Eamonn Quinn","html":"<iframe width=\"100%\" height=\"180\" frameborder=\"no\" scrolling=\"no\" seamless src=\"https://share.transistor.fm/e/2fe73605\"></iframe>","width":"100%","height":180,"duration":1830,"description":"The move from successful family business to structured family giving presents unique challenges for continuity and strategy across generations. For the Quinn family, the sale of the Superquinn supermarket group created a new imperative to formalise their deep-rooted tradition of community support into a sustainable philanthropic model. This journey required a shift from local, sporadic donations to a targeted, investment-led approach focusing on long-term impact.\nThis episode explores the evolution of the Quinn Family Foundation, discussing how to establish core focus areas, the necessity of professional administration, and the vital process of engaging successive generations in decision-making and project evaluation. The conversation uncovers how their business-led ethos informs their giving and the importance of seeing charitable work live on the ground.\nJoining us is Eamonn Quinn, a highly experienced retail marketeer, board member, and investor in retail technology. Eamonn is a Trustee of the Quinn Family Foundation, providing a candid look into the mechanics of multi-generational, high-impact family philanthropy in Ireland.\nTHINGS WE SPOKE ABOUT\nEarly charity work embedded in Superquinn\nEstablishing three core pillars of giving\nManaging large, multi-generational family trust\nThe necessity of engaging and seeing impact\nPractical advice for starting a family trust\nGUEST DETAILS\nEamonn Quinn is a Trustee of the Quinn Family Foundation. He is a highly experienced retail marketeer, an investor in retail-orientated technology companies, and was the former Deputy Chairman of the Superquinn Supermarket Group. Eamonn brings a keen business sensibility to measuring the effectiveness and impact of the Foundation's philanthropic ventures.\nConnect with Eamonn:\nLinkedin: linkedin.com/in/eamonndquinn\nCompany: kelsius.com\nMORE INFORMATION\nLooking to learn more about the power of strategic giving and effecting real change? Visit https://www.philanthropy.ie/ to learn more....","thumbnail_url":"https://img.transistorcdn.com/aM_P45llS3TnjOLrONnfXtxn6R0omO-JVKnFe-s7Y3I/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:400/h:400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS8xOTA4/N2I0MTY1Y2U1YjFi/NDM0MWU5OTJkY2Rm/NjYzZC5wbmc.webp","thumbnail_width":300,"thumbnail_height":300}