The Diary Of A CEO with Steven Bartlett

How I Raised $700 Million: Charity: Water Founder

Jun 20, 2022

Scott Harrison, founder and CEO of Charity: Water, shares his incredible journey from nightclub promoter to humanitarian. He discusses the life-altering moments that ignited his passion for providing clean water to millions. Scott emphasizes transparency in charity work, detailing how emotional storytelling builds trust with donors. He also reflects on the challenges of maintaining a 100% donation model while navigating funding struggles. Engaging and inspiring, Scott’s story highlights the power of purpose and community spirit in driving change.

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Episode guests

Scott Harrison

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Episode notes

Intro

2min

From Darkness to Purpose

20min

From Nightlife to Humanitarianism

27min

A Ripple of Change: The Clean Water Charity Journey

7min

Embracing Risks and Sustainable Solutions for Entrepreneurs

2min

Navigating Challenges in Charity

14min

Supporting Clean Water Initiatives: The Role of Community and Monthly Donations

2min

Reflections on Rejection and Generosity in Fundraising

3min

Scott Harrison is the founder and CEO of Charity: Water, one of the most innovative non-profit organisations in the world. Bringing the Netflix model to the charity sector, Scott has built a positive community around trying to bring drinking water to the 700 million people who don’t have access to it.

For this episode, we’ve partnered with Charity: Water to ensure that all of the proceeds we receive from it will go towards providing drinking water to the people who need it the most. The story of how Scott came to lead a global movement in water provision is unlike any other. A former nightclub promoter and owner, he was a user of every type of drug under the sun before he cleaned up his act and started again. Because when he asked himself what was most important, it wasn’t his own pleasure, but helping other people.

To help Scott in his mission, we are donating 100% of the advertising revenue from this episode to help people access clean water. If you’d like to donate also, click here: charitywater.org/thediaryofaceo

Follow Scott:

Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/scottharrison

Twitter - https://twitter.com/scottharrison

Scott’s book - https://www.amazon.co.uk/Thirst-Story-Redemption-Compassion-Mission/dp/1524762865/

Charity: Water - https://www.charitywater.org/uk

Mentioned books - The Pursuit of God - Tozer, A. W

https://www.amazon.co.uk/Pursuit-God-W-Tozer/dp/1940177103

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