5. Adam Heuman – How do you get your board to invest in fundraising?

5. Adam Heuman – How do you get your board to invest in fundraising?

Most fundraisers agree that you won’t achieve serious growth without first investing in fundraising. But how do you actually persuade the board to invest? In this episode of Fundraising Bright Spots, Rob Woods talks to Adam Heuman, Director of Engagement at the World Association of Girl Guides and Girl Scouts. In three separate charities (of varying sizes) Adam has asked the board to invest, and all three times his request has been successful. Rob and Adam talk about what holds many fundraising directors back from even exploring this issue, and why Adam feels it’s such a fundamental challenge to address. And he explains the particular things he does when he prepares a case for investment. Using stories from across his career, Adam explains the crucial question he always asks the board; the particular mistake he once made which wasted loads of time (and what to do instead); and why it’s usually right to start the process even if you don’t yet know all of the answers.

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193. Small Shifts, Big Results, with Sarah Pryer

193. Small Shifts, Big Results, with Sarah Pryer

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 Mars 35min

192. Tenacious Fundraising: How to Keep Going When Funders Keep Saying No, with Sarah Tavener

192. Tenacious Fundraising: How to Keep Going When Funders Keep Saying No, with Sarah Tavener

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 29min

191. Brilliant thanking and stewardship, with Laura Elliott

191. Brilliant thanking and stewardship, with Laura Elliott

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 38min

190. Four Habits for Your Best Fundraising Year Ever, with Ben Swart and Rob Woods

190. Four Habits for Your Best Fundraising Year Ever, with Ben Swart and Rob Woods

If you'd like to make 2026 your best fundraising year ever, this episode is for you.Fundraising trainers Rob and Ben share four powerful habits that transform your results - without adding more to you...

6 Jan 36min

189. The Die Hard One - Four listens for any season, with Ben Swart and Rob Woods

189. The Die Hard One - Four listens for any season, with Ben Swart and Rob Woods

If you’d like handy tips and inspiring examples from our fundraising podcast in 2025, or ideas for what to listen to next, we recorded this special show for you. Fundraising trainers Rob and Ben pick ...

29 Dec 202529min

188. The Comeback – Adapting strategy under pressure with Juliane Caillouette Noble

188. The Comeback – Adapting strategy under pressure with Juliane Caillouette Noble

In times of rapid change, all charities and social good organisations are having to adapt if we are to survive and continue to make an impact.The Sustainable Restaurant Association (SRA) has faced ple...

15 Dec 202527min

187. Outward Mindset, with Max Newton and Lindsay Tilston Jones

187. Outward Mindset, with Max Newton and Lindsay Tilston Jones

The biggest source of stress for most fundraisers is usually conflict with other teams in your organisation. What can you do to improve internal relationships and have your fundraising project succeed...

1 Dec 202538min

186. Entrepreneurial Mindset, with Sam Squire

186. Entrepreneurial Mindset, with Sam Squire

As the funding environment becomes ever more competitive, being ambitious, open to opportunities and willing to adapt is extremely valuable for charities. Inspire to Ignite is a small, fast-growing no...

10 Nov 202532min

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