CharityChat

In this episode we speak with Nikki Bell, co-founder of Fundraising Everywhere. We discuss a plethora of topics relating to fundraising, including maintaining good mental health, and training and skillsharing for fundraisers.

In this episode I speak with Sybil Ackerman-Munson about the work she has done to raise many millions of dollars for good causes with philanthropists. We speak about the work she has done of bringing charities together and philanthropists together to seek funding solutions to plug various needs. And the work she is currently doing to share her knowledge and expertise with other fundraisers.

In this episode we speak with Alex Corgier, Perinatal and Infant Mental Health Lead at the charity Home Start. We speak about parenthood, the challenges that parents face, both in terms of working through a pandemic with children, and also generally and at times where life’s stresses are making being a parent all the more challenging. Those of us who as parents will understand this first-hand. We...

In this episode the Charity Chat team speak about what they've learn't over the past year of Charity Chat interviews and what plans the podcast has for the coming year.

In this episode we speak with Catherine Mahoney about the recent UK Giving Report from the Charities Aid Foundation (CAF). We speak about Catherine's background and the work that she does as Research Manager at CAF. We speak about the trends in fundraising, the impact of the pandemic and what charities can learn from this to help them adapt their approach to fundraising now and into the future.

In this episode we speak with Adam Bryan about leadership, coaching, wellbeing and positive mental health. And how all of this can lead to better outcomes for individuals and charities.

In this episode we speak with Joe Saxton, founder and driver of ideas at nfpSynergy, a research consultancy for charities. He was co-founder and chair of CharityComms, the professional body for not for profit communicators. He has also been chair of the Institute of Fundraising and Parentkind, among other things. We speak about the challenges of emergency funding and what this has done to the oppo...

In this episode, recorded a few weeks ago, I speak with Chris Rushbrooke, Chief Bear at Northern Bear. We speak about Chris’ career to date, the life lessons he has learn’t along the way including mental health and how bad work experiences have driven him to setup his own company, which focuses on working with charities and companies with strong ethical causes. We speak about Colin the Caterpillar...

In this episode we speak with Kirstina Salceanu about what led her to setup and run Advent for Change. We speak about the support that this gives to charities, the journey that Kristina embarked upon to get where she is today, and what charities can learn from it. This episode covers some areas that we have covered before, but acts as a solid reminder that driving change comes with some costs and...

In this episode I speak with Diane Vernon, Founder and Chief Executive of Employability UK. We speak about the pressures and stresses that young people are having to deal with, and how Diane, her team and volunteers are helping to meet these challenges. We speak about the inevitable impact of Covid-19 on the work Diane does with young people and those wishing to support them. We speak about volunt...

In this episode, we speak with Dan Corry, CEO of New Philanthropy Capital (NPC). We recap on some of the funding challenges faced by charities since the pandemic started. We touch on the government’s levelling-up agenda and what place charities have in helping to deliver this. We also touch on a variety of other things, including mission-drift, and how charities need to weigh the needs of donors w...

In this episode we speak with Amelia Ireland and Kate Roberts about being young trustees, why there is such a need for young trustees of charities and how they can go about diversifying their boards.

In this episode, we chat to Caron Bradshaw, the Chief Executive Officer of Charity Finance Group and Yassine Sengor, Inclusion and Equity Manager at Impact Culture and Director at Confronting Change, Diversity & Inclusion Strategies. This final episode of our Difficult Conservations series will offer insights into how we can better create cultures of learning within organisations, where people can...

In this episode of the podcast, I speak with Ian MacQuillin, Founder and Director of Rogare, the fundraising think tank, about professional fundraising and the profession of fundraising. We speak about what the difference between these two definitions is and why both deserve consideration. We touch on ethics in fundraising, professional qualifications, and some of the sources for fundraisers who w...

This is the second episode in our Difficult Conversations series. The series will explore creating safe spaces for conversations around Diversity Equality and Inclusion (DEI), how to be an ally and get your team on board, and being ok with getting things wrong and making genuine changes. In this episode, we’re joined by Adam Tulloch, Founder & Chief Executive of Total Insight Theatre, an award-win...

In this episode we speak with Sebastian Hansen about the pros and cons of charities holding their own raffles or getting involved in existing raffles, and why raffles and gaming might be a great option for some charities to raise funds. We also touch on the ethics, regulations, and challenges of holding raffles and lotteries and what charities should consider when doing so.

This episode is part one of three in the Difficult Conversations series. The series will explore creating safe spaces for conversations around D&I, how to be an ally and get your team on board, and being ok with getting things wrong and making genuine changes. In this episode, we’re joined by Jon Cornejo, anti-racism consultant with JMB Consulting and campaign organiser with Charity So White and L...

In this episode we speak with Ilana Jackman about empathy. We speak about the importance of empathy, on both personal and business lines, and how good empathy can make a positive difference to both, and help to get things done more efficiently. Ilana has spoken before on the show and we're sure that we are not alone in benefitting from her lived experiences, wide knowledge and sage advice, and in...

In this episode, we speak with Bill Woolsey, Founder and President of Five Two Network. Bill is a pastor by training, based over in the US. He is also an entrepreneur, and now spends time speaking with nonprofits about taking entrepreneurialism to their missions.

In this episode we interview Sabrina Francis, Councillor and Mayor of Camden. For those that don’t know, Camden is a London borough, North of the Thames, and well worth a visit. It’s about 8.5 square miles and has an estimated population of 270,000, according to Wikipedia. We speak to Sabrina about her experience of working with charities before being Mayor and how her new role will help to delive...

In this episode we speak with Lauren Wiseman, Environmental Manager at WWF-UK. We speak about the expansive topic of environmentalism and specifically how charities and individuals can do their part to combat the risk of climate catastrophe.

In this episode, we speak with Jeremy Forshew, Founder of Createxplore, an online community where people with creative hobbies can utilise their skills to support and meet charities, community groups, and small businesses. This podcast explores several themes including why Jeremy founded Createxplore, the value of working creatively and the need and benefit of connecting people with creative skill...

In this episode, we speak with Alison Baum, CEO and Founder of Best Beginnings, a charity dedicated to supporting parents, co-parents and care-givers to give their children the best beginning in life. This podcast explores several themes including Alison Baum’s inspiring journey to CEO and Founder of Best Beginnings, the organisation's vision & mission, The Baby Buddy app, the impact of the pandem...

In this episode we speak with Tim Kachuriak about donor-retention; how charities big and small can build meaningful relationships using digital channels with their supporters; and importantly – how charities can give value to their supporters to develop healthy one-to-one relationships and at scale.

What can we learn from the pandemic about leadership in the not-for-profit sector? How can we seek to develop leaders at every level of charities and what role does leadership play in bringing charities and companies together to create positive change? We speak about all this and more in this interview with Sarah Galvin.