Podcast

Bright Spot · 50_Richard Turner (Part 2) Episode Notes If you’d like tangible examples and wise principles to help deliver successful fundraising during the pandemic, I hope you’re going to find this episode really helpful. It’s the second part of an interview with a brilliant fundraiser named Richard Turner, who shares highlights MORE

Bright Spot · 49_Ben and Rob Best 10 part 2 Episode Notes I’ve now been making this podcast for just over year, and now that there are nearly 50 episodes, I wanted to reflect on five episodes that I think are especially relevant to the challenges fundraisers are facing as we start another difficult year.... MORE

Bright Spot · 48_Max_Running home for Christmas Episode Notes If you’d like ideas to help you be resilient; or ideas to improve the way you inspire your supporters through stories…then this episode is for you. This time I talk again to Max Newton, Head of community fundraising at Shelter. Earlier this year, Max completed the... MORE

Bright Spot · 47_Rob and Ben’s top 5 Episodes Episode Notes I’ve now been making this podcast for just over year. Not least because 2020 has created so many new fundraising challenges for charities, I’m so grateful to have got the show started well before the pandemic hit, so that I could keep creating content... MORE

Bright Spot · 46_Lucy Reed Episode Notes It’s human nature to get tempted to focus too much attention on the big shiny prize, such as the game-changing major gift. But after interviewing very successful fundraisers for nearly two decades, I’ve found these wonderful results rarely come from one extraordinary move or piece of good MORE

Bright Spot · 45_Richard Turner Episode Notes If you’re looking for sound principles and real examples to help you deliver successful fundraising during the pandemic, I think you’re going to find this episode really helpful. Because this time I’m sharing the first part of an interview with a hugely experienced fundraiser named Rich MORE

Bright Spot · Max – ultra running and stories Episode Notes If you’d like ideas to help you more confidently embrace very difficult, or even impossible-seeming challenges in this gruelling year, I hope you’re going to love this episode! Because this time I talk to Max Newton, who is Head of community fundraising at Shelter.... MORE

Bright Spot · Job hunting tips with Paul Nott Episode Notes As more charities are struggling financially, more fundraisers are having to look for a new job when they really hadn’t planned to. You may feel more pressure to land a job than you normally would. How do you succeed in the job market in... MORE

Bright Spot · 42 Louise Morris Episode Notes Major donor income is incredibly important to most charities looking to make up for the continuing COVID-induced shortfall in other areas in 2020 and 2021. So in this episode we look at an approach to major gift fundraising that solves some all too common pitfalls that frequently... MORE

Bright Spot · 41. Jamal Iqbal, Part 2 – Story-telling, internal relationships and more Episode Notes If you work in development in the Higher Education sector, or in major donor fundraising in any charity, I hope you will find this episode helpful. It’s the second half of my recent interview with a very successful fundraiser... MORE

Bright Spot · 40. Craig Linton – FIVE ideas to boost Individual Giving results Episode Notes As other income streams are decimated by the effects of the pandemic and varying levels of lockdown, income through individual donors is more important than ever for many charities. In this episode, I was delighted to talk to the... MORE

Bright Spot · 39_Jamal _Part 1_edit 1 Episode Notes Aristotle observed that excellence is less about one-off events and more about habits. If you broadly agree with this idea, then what are the habits that move the needle for improved RESULTS in your field of fundraising? If you work in development in the Higher Education... MORE

Bright Spot · 38_Ben Swart – Strategic Partnerships Episode Notes For many years, the orthodox way to secure a charitable partnership has been to apply through a formal process to the biggest companies. It usually involves several stages, is time-consuming, and only has one winner. Though there are upsides to this model, (especiall MORE

Bright Spot · 37_Claire Routley Episode Notes In early March 2020, I recorded this interview with Dr Claire Routley, an expert in expert legacy fundraising. The subject of our conversation was how do you promote legacy giving across the various teams in a charity. She shares research she carried out on behalf of the National... MORE

Bright Spot · 36. Mark Williams – Fundraising for a small charity; four things to prioritise Episode Notes Most fundraisers are under pressure to succeed, but in many small charities this pressure can be intense. In this episode we’re looking at ways to overcome some of the challenges of fundraising if you work for a... MORE