137. Influencing colleagues, (from the archive), with Ben Swart

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 25min

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 29min

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

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

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

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

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

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