FAI says fund for wealthy investors will launch despite executive's departure
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FAI says fund for wealthy investors will launch despite executive's departure
"The FAI says its plan to launch a new foundation to attract philanthropic donations from high-net-worth individuals is on track despite the resignation of an executive leading the project. The FAI announced two and half years ago that it would establish an Ireland Football Facility Fund to attract private investment into a 15-year €863m plan to redevelop football infrastructure, including training facilities and stadiums."
"Rory Higginbotham was hired in December 2023 to establish the fund, but left the association last November The FAI says its plan to launch a new foundation to attract philanthropic donations from high-net-worth individuals is on track despite the resignation of an executive leading the project. The FAI announced two and half years ago that it would establish an Ireland Football Facility Fund to attract private investment into a 15-year €863m plan to redevelop football infrastructure, including training facilities and stadiums."
Rory Higginbotham was hired in December 2023 to establish the fund but left the association in November. The FAI plans to launch a new foundation to attract philanthropic donations from high-net-worth individuals and maintains the initiative remains on track despite the resignation of an executive who had been leading the project. The Ireland Football Facility Fund was announced two and half years ago to draw private investment into a 15-year, €863m plan to redevelop football infrastructure across Ireland. Planned investments include training facilities and stadium redevelopment to support long-term development of the sport.
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