Do More Good podcast

“I got hooked - addicted to fundraising, good causes, charity.“ Kenneth and James sit down with the one-man positivity machine that is Haroon Mota for this episode. He explains how to bag a promotion as a charity representative, what got him started in the third sector and how he maintains his passion for fundraising, hitting bigger targets with each challenge he undertakes. Haroon opens up about...

“He’s a blessing… he’s so naughty.“ This week we bring ourselves back from podcast furlough to sit down with Caroline Thwaites, the founder of Harry’s Hat - volunteer fundraiser, award-winner, insta-celebrity and mum to Harry in addition to holding down her role as Fundraising Manager at RASASC. Captain Kenneth wants to know all about the flirty journalist, James is looking for material to report...

“There's a fine line between success and failure“ Recorded before lockdown struck, although Kenneth was prepping by packing for cub camp, this episode features the star of many a fundraising case study - Mr Richard Turner. We hear about how he's always learning and the power of making an impact. The boys get a lesson in Major Giving and securing big-money deals over tapas dinners. We're let in to...

“That’s amazing, how can we make it happen?“ Surrounded by artisan crisps and speaking with his special Radio 2 voice, Kenneth pulls up a socially distanced chair from Tom Williams - the Chief Operating Officer for Parkrun Global. They talk through how Tom became involved in the Parkrun scene, set up the first northern event and staffed it full of hungover students. Joining them through his terrib...

“i just went on the ride with it“ Our second lockdown episode involves a chat with the founder and CEO of the hugely popular RED January - Hannah Beecham. She talks about the passion project which overtook her evenings became the hugely successful phenomenon it is today. There’s the glamour of the film industry, why it’s nice for people to meet their heroes and the switch to a full time role. We l...

“It has brought us closer together“ Stocked up on beer and biscuits, the boys jump into the deep end with a member of the global advisory board of the world economic forum on sport and society. With such a heavyweight guest we kick off with the round-the-block challenge and changing the batteries in a toy unicorn. Luckily Nick gets us back on track as we discuss the education system, how it could...

“When are you going to get a proper job?“ For our latest episode, Kenneth got to speak with the man who inspired his early forays into fundraising, the confirmed BDIF: Mr Ken Burnett. We go global to discuss 43 years as a fundraiser, how he started at the top and worked his way down. Ken tells us how he was sat furthest from the fire as a kid, came up with the name Action-Aid as a young man and hi...

“Being stuck in a goods lift at 4am.“ Dragged from broadcasting house, television celebrity Kenneth Foreman joins James to talk about events with a true A-lister on the scene. Rebecca Elcome has done it all, working her way up from intern to director at some of the country’s biggest charities and setting up on her own. We learn the secrets to good packing, how to have confidence in your own abilit...

"Every organisation needs a good front person." For the big fiftieth celebrations, Kenneth and James treat themselves to a day out at the graveyard of the Emirates Stadium watching the DMG Derby. As with any good docu-drama, we're on a journey. There's the pre-match build up from the loudest pub in London including our fantasy fundraising eleven. Then we're off to the ground to stick the CEO in go...

"It felt ambitious and successful." The forty-ninth episode starts sensibly with talk of salmon racing and fundraising speedball before things go of the rails with the power of events fundraising and where it might lead; the language of fundraising, including its acronyms and jargon; the importance of collaboration plus the destination for top fundraisers between 1999 and 2008. Ilana Jackman joins...

“lots of words and lots of waffle.“ Multiple hat owner Jo Stone caught the train over to Borough this week to talk about her very linear career trajectory which led to Battersea Dogs and Cats Home, and from there the spark which led her to branch out into coaching with the many benefits that brings. Jo details the best motorbiking routes through London and female weight lifters, whilst James is al...

“he was up for the challenge.“ In the comfy seats this week we’re joined by Emily and Marie from Marie Curie, basking in the success of their podcast ‘On the Marie Curie couch’ which has been praised by both serious critics and your not-so-serious presenters. Though I’d imagine you’re more likely to be convinced by people who don’t accidentally end up in Luton after a night out. We discuss which t...

“you’re a good duo, but you’re not that good.“ To kick of 2020 we’re joined by Hugh Brasher, Event Director at London Marathon. He immediately takes the accolade of best-dressed guest before we discuss his early memories of the event and tales of how it all began in a pub before becoming the billion-pound fundraiser it is today. There are Valentine recommendations and tales of daring plus balancin...

"Merry Christmas!" Twelve months, twenty four episodes, twenty five guests, four events and too many hangovers to recount, one we’d rather forget. It’s been quite a year at DMG Headquarters so Kenneth and James get together to chat through their highlights, offer some thanks and look forward to what 2020 might have in store. --- You can find us on www.domoregood.uk or follow us on Twitter and Inst...

"At the time it was legal." The boys meet up with confirmed BDIF Howard Lake for the show this week and kick off with tales of poor sporting performance. We debate how many downloads are worth shouting about and end the show early before returning for an encore. There are the world's first websites, alternative careers and bending the rules in the pursuit of becoming a dot org millionaire. We talk...

"I am a recovering fundraiser" The Do More Good podcast goes international with a visit to the International Fundraising Congress. The boys arrive without tickets, offer film reviews and star on the big stage over three days in Amsterdam. There's also the latest in immersive tech at The Children's Society, learning how to attract the best talent and we discover which are the most generous nations...

“sweaty palms in the audience“ Our second episode from the International Fundraising Congress was recorded early on the first day, just before our guest Sue Morgan was about to begin her opening presentation. James and Kenneth admit to their excitement for the days ahead, showing admirable restraint in not discussing the escapades of the night before. Then Sue talks about how the inspirational Ton...

"On vinyl, one for the collectors." In this week's episode, the boys sit down over a couple of beers (financed with the final pounds of bar mitzvah money) with friend of the pod, Head of New Business at NSPCC, Brightsport trainer and university dropout, Ben Swart. After a spectacularly unsuccessful career in PPI sales, Ben talks about his journey into fundraising, how he loves Esther Rantzen as mu...

Trailer: The Do More Good Podcast goes International from the IFC in Amsterdam. Listen in for a brief description as to why it's the only place to be in October. Our first episode will be hitting your headphones next week. --- You can support the show through  Patreon and find us on www.domoregood.uk or follow us on  Instagram . Get in touch if you'd like to feature or star on the show. It goes wi...

"I do have some gold hotpants" In our second episode from the Scottish Fundraising Conference the boys are starstruck by the Kylie and Beyonce of the conference circuit to hear about how we'll be working in 2029. We discuss mentors, playing politics and securing chartered status for fundraising. Kenneth commits to continuous learning and mastering Japanese at the age of 75, whilst James simply hop...

Kenneth and James board the last train out of London for a couple of days in Scotland at the IOF Fundraising Conference at the beginning of October 2019. The episode includes interviews with attendees and presenters from across the spectrum of fundraising. We discuss community fundraising, crisis comms, presenting with more impact, managing fundraising teams, developing a fundraising strategy befo...

“Darling, I’m on the 7.10“ Our favourite emojis is a hot topic this week as we chat to Matt Collins about the career which led to him setting up his own agency. James takes a day off for a climate rally in order to avoid school whilst Kenneth is top of the class, earning his FA badges. Matt tells us how he dreamt of joining Childline as a kid then worked there as an adult. We admit to the temptati...

"Work hard and be nice." A private members club, no less, is our venue for this week's episode, not the kind of place you'd expect to see the cereal box challenge. James is limping and Kenneth gets emotional, fortunately Rosie and Simon are on hand to talk us through the opportunities and pitfalls of social media. We learn about frustrated showjumpers, reducing screen time and the importance of go...

“There’s a Peruvian Division Two game on“ This week on the Kenneth Foreman Podcast we start with a brief recap from our summer holidays and some now utterly redundant excitement around the Ashes. Our guest is genuinely impressed at some private investigation before we’re disappointed that she didn’t bring the breakfast samples. Sue Anstiss MBE (no less) joins the show to talk us through her career...

“Ultimately, you need people who care“ We kick off with a round-up on nicknames this week before we hear how Puff Story started her career in New York at the age of 21. She went on to swap the bright lights of the Big Apple for the bright sparks of the Silicon South and joined an agency focused solely on life-saving, life-changing or problem-alleviating projects, without any compromise and a crazy...