178. Growing your confidence to talk to supporters, with Ben Swart and Rob Woods

Most fundraisers and leaders have experienced it – the feeling sometimes that you’re not quite good enough, or that it’s only a matter of time before someone finds you out. It’s uncomfortable, and it ...

10 Jun 30min

If your fire has dimmed a little lately, you're not alone and this episode is for you. Esther Kwaku shares powerful questions to help you get unstuck, reconnect with your why, and bring more joy and p...

27 Mai 23min

When Future Dharma faced a £90,000 shortfall and possible closure, fundraising and communications director Kusalaraja had to act fast. And yet he found that what made all the difference was resisting ...

14 Mai 17min

That voice in your head - the one that says we don’t really stand a chance - is understandable but often wrong. And all too easily it creates a self-fulfilling prophecy.  Bright Spot trainer Ben Swart...

29 Apr 24min

If you've ever wondered whether a Giving Day might work for your organisation — or how to make an existing one even better — this is the episode for you.Mel Bushell is Director of Development at Winch...

9 Apr 28min

Relatively small shifts in what you say, and how you say it, lead to big differences in your fundraising results. Rob has always been fascinated by these distinctions and how they affect your applicat...

11 Mar 34min

Every fundraiser knows the sting of a donor saying “no.” An invaluable skill is knowing when to step back and when to learn, adapt and try again. In this encouraging conversation, Sarah Tavener, Head ...

27 Feb 28min

Obviously great fundraising involves building great relationships with your supporters and donors. But how do you do that in practice?One charity that has been making wonderful progress in recent year...

29 Jan 36min