174. We aced all three big pitches – here’s how, with Katie Hillitt
‘We aced all three big pitches – here’s how.’ As most fundraisers are all too aware, pitching to funders is a complex and difficult process.In recent months, the UK charity Refuge created the chance t...
6 Apr 202528min
173. High performance culture, with Charlotte Matier
High performance culture is invaluable for charities seeking to make a bigger difference. What can we do to encourage an approach to fundraising that strengthens relationships and increases fundraisin...
19 Mar 202535min
172. What do Great Fundraising Organisations do? with Alan Clayton
What do Great Fundraising Organisations do, that is different to the rest? Relatively few charities and non-profits achieve impressive, sustained growth over several years. But a few do. And as a resu...
26 Feb 202536min
171. Growing existing partnerships and winning new ones, with Charlie Richardson
Growing existing partnerships and winning new ones – these are the two main ways to increase corporate fundraising income for a charity. But they are easier said than done. Since joining her charity i...
5 Feb 202527min
170. Think and grow rich results! with Jhumar Johnson
Thinking (more) is a powerful way to grow results. Of course, in our busy and ever more distracted world, it’s not always easy to find time to think. That said, we’ve noticed that fundraisers who are ...
22 Jan 202532min
169. The Fab Four! More Inspiring Listens, with Rob Woods and Ben Swart
Looking for ideas or fundraising inspiration? Look no further than this special highlights episode.Rob is again joined by Bright Spot colleague and fellow fundraising trainer Ben Swart to talk about f...
14 Jan 202530min
168. Four Inspiring Listens, with Ben Swart and Rob Woods
If you’d like practical lessons and some inspiring examples from our fundraising podcast in 2024, or you’d like tips on what to listen to next, we recorded this special episode for you!Rob is joined b...
7 Jan 202531min
167. How to defend philanthropy, with Dr Beth Breeze
How do we defend philanthropy? There have always been criticisms of charity in general and philanthropy in particular. But in recent years it seems that this has become more widespread, and that this ...
18 Des 202435min
