The Fundraising Everywhere Podcast

Listen into Fundraising Everywhere's final team meeting as we take a scuba sesh into our 2024 highlights. From Picnics Everywhere and IRL networking, to new conferences and the Digital Learning Grant - Fundraising Everywhere share behind the scenes of their top moments and the impact it's made to the fundraising community. A huge thank you to our members, speakers, attendees, and sponsors who make it all possible! You can read more about our highlights on our website If you enjoyed this episode, don't forget to hit follow and enable notifications so you'll get notified to be first to hear of future podcast episodes. We'd love to see you back again! And thank you to our friends at JustGiving who make the Fundraising Everywhere Podcast possible.

Fundraising Everywhere's Simon Scriver welcomes Louise Morris of Summit Fundraising in this week's episode of the Fundraising Everywhere Podcast. Louise is a major donor specialist, consultant, trainer and international speaker with nearly 20 years of major gifts fundraising experience. Louise has worked with fundraisers, senior volunteers and leaders at over 200 charities, helping them build better donor relationships and raise millions more in large gifts. The Trusts & Major Donors Conference is back again on 12th December! You can register here Use discount code FEPODCAST for a 50% discount. If you enjoyed this episode, don't forget to hit follow and enable notifications so you'll get notified to be first to hear of future podcast episodes. We'd love to see you back again! And thank you to our friends at JustGiving who make the Fundraising Everywhere Podcast possible.

In today's podcast episode, Fundraising Everywhere's Simon Scriver welcomes Amanda Day and Kimberly Hays de Muga, two halves of HayDay Services, a grant and fundraising training company. Together, Kimberly and Amanda have more than 50 years of grants and fundraising experience, have raised millions of dollars, and have trained more than 20,000 grant seekers. The Trusts & Major Donors Conference is back again on 12th December! You can register here. Use discount code FEPODCAST for a 50% discount. If you enjoyed this episode, don't forget to hit follow and enable notifications so you'll get notified to be first to hear of future podcast episodes. We'd love to see you back again! And thank you to our friends at JustGiving who make the Fundraising Everywhere Podcast possible.

Mike Zywina, Director & Strategy Consultant at Lime Green Consulting, shares his expertise on accessing invitation-only trusts that don't accept unsolicited applications. He offers practical strategies for building relationships with these elusive funders, emphasizing the importance of leveraging existing networks. Mike discusses how charities can break through initial barriers and build meaningful connections, proving that even smaller organizations can successfully engage with major donors. Tune in for valuable insights that could open new funding avenues!

Wonu Owoade, Team Lead Fundraising at Help a Child International, shares her expertise in prospect research and donor profiling. She discusses innovative tactics and tools that can enhance research findings. Wonu also emphasizes the value of an intersectional approach, revealing how it can uncover new funding opportunities. Additionally, she covers assessing a funder's capacity to give and ensuring that fundraising asks are appropriately pitched. Compliance with GDPR in prospect research is another crucial topic, highlighting the importance of data protection.

The average person takes 9 seconds to scan an email. Join this session to learn how to optimise your charity’s emails to make them count. In this session, JustGiving’s Head of CRM, Paul Taylor will take you through planning, building, crafting and sending the perfect email. Whether you’re new to email stewardship or a seasoned pro, discover the insights, tips, and tools to apply to your charity’s emails and drive performance. Plus learn how we engage with your supporters through the JustGiving fundraiser email journey, aim to increase conversion, and see proven results. JustGiving Resources Charity Blog JustGiving Resources Area: Charity Support Team + Live Chat In Account: charities@justigiving.com JustGiving Customer Success Team: successteam@justgiving.com Fundraiser Help Area You can check out JustGiving's winter fundraising guide here If you enjoyed this episode, don't forget to hit follow and enable notifications so you'll get notified to be first to hear of future podcast episodes. We'd love to see you back again! And thank you to our friends at JustGiving who make the Fundraising Everywhere Podcast possible.

Did you miss out on #IFC2024? Tune in to this week's podcast episode, where we will share some reflections and learnings from attendees and speakers at IFC2024. With Sabrina Nixon, Senior Partnerships Manager at Dogs Trust, Elsbeth De Ridder, Head of Mass Fundraising/ Individual Giving at Save The Children Switzerland, Damian Chapman, Director of Income Generation at Money Advice Trust & Simon Scriver, Co-Founder of Fundraising Everywhere.   Join our list and get your free copy of the L&D Research Report here If you enjoyed this episode, hit follow and turn on notifications to be the first to know when new episodes drop. We can’t wait to have you back! And thank you to our friends at JustGiving who make the Fundraising Everywhere Podcast possible.

Dive into the latest UK donor trends with Anjali Bewtra, Global Strategy Director at Blue State, as she uncovers key behaviours shaping the charitable landscape in 2023. With UK donations reaching a staggering £13.9 billion, the data reveals that donors are increasingly prioritising quality over quantity. Discover how 90% of donors are supporting local and national causes, while younger generations and high-income households are stepping up their generosity. This session also highlights the growing impact of faith-based and ethnic minority communities, the rise in health charity donations, and the emerging trend of gaming for good. If you enjoyed this episode, hit follow and turn on notifications to be the first to know when new episodes drop. We can’t wait to have you back! And thank you to our friends at JustGiving who make the Fundraising Everywhere Podcast possible.

In this episode, we dive deep into the importance of learning and development (L&D) within the fundraising sector. Our hosts Nikki Bell, Co-Founder of Fundraising Everywhere and Cam St-Omer Donaldson, Head of Membership Engagement discuss the findings from the launch of our new research report on L&D, highlighting its significance for staff wellbeing, retention, performance, and innovation. The conversation includes insights and experiences from our guests, Keith Wilson, Director of Income and Engagement at Hampshire and Isle of Wight Air Ambulance and Laura Swan Director of the Elischer Foundation, who share their journeys and the steps their organisations are taking to prioritise L&D. Join us as we explore strategies to support charities in implementing effective L&D programs and fostering a thriving fundraising environment. Join our list and get your free copy of the L&D Research Report here: https://www.fundraisingeverywhere.com/impactoflearning/ If you enjoyed this episode, hit follow and turn on notifications to be the first to know when new episodes drop. We can’t wait to have you back! And thank you to our friends at JustGiving who make the Fundraising Everywhere Podcast possible.

On this episode of the Fundraising Everywhere Podcast Live, host Simon Scriver chats with Marina Jones, Executive Director of Development at English National Opera, about why fundraisers love chasing shiny new ideas instead of learning from the past. Spoiler alert: fundraising wisdom from decades (even centuries) ago still works wonders today! They’ll dive into some timeless tips rooted in behavioural science and explore how the fundraisers of the past mastered persuasion long before terms like "heuristics" and "nudges" existed. Plus, they'll tackle age-old challenges like emotional burnout, core costs, and showing impact – and how we can learn from history to solve them now. Individual Giving Conference is back again on 17th October! You can register here. Use discount code FEPODCAST for a 50% discount https://www.fundraisingeverywhere.com/product/individual-giving-conference-2024/?utm_source=Linkedin&utm_medium=Event&utm_campaign=2409IGLinkedinEvent&utm_content=link If you enjoyed this episode, hit follow and turn on notifications to be the first to know when new episodes drop. We can’t wait to have you back! And thank you to our friends at JustGiving who make the Fundraising Everywhere Podcast possible.