The Fundraising Everywhere Podcast

What does return on investment actually look like in corporate fundraising — and what can the numbers tell us about strategy? In this episode, host Simon Scriver brings together Caroline Richardson (Lark Owl) and Andy King (Fireside Fundraising) to dig into Caroline's latest benchmarking research on corporate partnerships. What does return on investment actually look like in corporate fundraising...

The digital fundraising landscape is changing. How are you navigating it? If you get your digital engine room (Meta, Google and Email) in order, then you can continue to get value out of digital, despite the ongoing restrictions put on charity advertisers looking to grow their share of voice and share of money. Join Josh Leigh, Director at Hynt in this session that will equip attendees with practi...

Is email the most underrated tool in your fundraising toolkit? In this episode, host Simon Scriver sits down with Anya Muir Wood, Head of Creative at Forward Action, to explore why email deserves far more attention than it gets — and how to make it work harder for your cause. Anya shares how Forward Action takes a data-led, human-first approach to email fundraising, helping organisations of all si...

What does it actually feel like to be a donor — and why does it matter more than you think? In this episode, host Simon Scriver is joined by Steven Dodds (Managing Director) and Paul Seabrook (CEO) of Beautiful Insights, a full-service market research agency specialising in the charity sector. Together they explore one of the most overlooked challenges in fundraising: how do you measure the emotio...

In this episode, host Simon Scriver is joined by Natasha Evans (About Loyalty & Your Experience May Vary podcast) and David Amos-Reeves (Prostate Cancer UK & Experience Hub) to reflect on Fundraising Everywhere's recent Supporter Experience Conference. Together, they unpack some of the conference's key themes - including the "relevancy crisis" facing charities, why so many organisations st...

Here's a session from Community Conference 2025, hosted by Nikki Bell. With speakers: Bushra Ahmed from Lloyds Bank Foundation, Kerry Thomas from Pancreatic Cancer UK, Gemma Sherington from Refuge, Lauren Williams from Age UK Community Fundraising can help kickstart your career. Don’t believe us? Then hear from four sector leaders, each with very different and inspiring careers as they share how t...

The charitable soft opt-in ICO guidance has just landed. For many charities, this is the biggest shift in supporter communications rules in years. And our inbox and membership chat are already full of questions: Does event attendance count as expressing interest? What about volunteering, buying a raffle ticket, or clicking a link? Can we now contact people we previously couldn’t? And just as impor...

What happens when you hand your fundraising campaign over to an AI? In this episode, Host Simon Scriver speaks with Ben Cohen, AI Lead at Good Innovation, about a bold experiment he ran during his London Marathon fundraising campaign. Rather than host another bingo night or curry evening, Ben built Zosia; an AI agent - and gave her one job: raise £500 in a month. Ben shares how he set Zosia up wit...

Are you looking to make your emails stand out in ever busier inboxes? It’s time to step away from the humdrum and get creative. In this session the mobilisation agency Claire Donner of More Onion will take you through the key elements of the creative process including practical exercises and ideas you can take away and use with your team right away. They’ll share how you create richer experiences...

This episode with Harbi Jama, Director of Philanthropy and Partnerships at Impetus is designed for people considering a career in corporate partnerships or corporate fundraising, as well as those already in the field who are looking to take the next step in their career. Drawing on real-world experience, the discussion will explore what it takes to build successful corporate partnerships, develop...

In this session, Bethan Francis, Managing Director at Stratcom UK will explore the real drivers behind great fundraising calls — and it all starts with the fundraiser. We’ll unpack the qualities and instincts that make some fundraisers exceptional, and what can (and can’t) be taught. From natural empathy and conversational confidence to resilience and active listening, we’ll dive into the key trai...

Welcome to the Fundraising Everywhere Podcast, today, we’ve got something a little bit different for you.  To celebrate our upcoming Face-to-Face and Telephone Fundraising Conference coming up on Thursday 23rd April, we’ve decided to hand the mic over to our guest host Rory White in this special series of episodes called 'It Started On The Street'. Rory will be chatting to some brilliant leaders i...

The biggest data change for UK charities since GDPR is here — and it's an opportunity you can't afford to miss. In this episode, host Josh Leigh, Co-Founder of Hynt, the digital fundraising agency, is joined by a panel of expert; fundraising compliance specialist Cam St-Omer Donaldson, people and processes consultant Kirsty Mooney, and digital marketing expert Sarah Crowhurst to break down everyth...

In this episode of the Fundraising Everywhere podcast, host Simon Scriver is joined by Paul Seabrook, Founder of Beautiful Insights, and Adam Moore, Innovation & Special Projects Manager at the RSPCA to explore the power of supporter panels. They discuss what supporter panels are, why they're gaining traction in the charity sector, and how organisations can use them to make better, evidence-ba...

In this episode, host Simon Scriver sits down with capital campaign expert Mark Quigley, a Sydney-based fundraising and philanthropy consultant with 30 years of experience. Mark shares the story behind his new book, One Year Before Your Capital Campaign: A 12-Month Guide to Pre-Campaign Success — the only book focused exclusively on the critical year before a feasibility study even begins. Mark un...

A well-crafted partnership newsletter is more than just an update—it’s a strategic tool for engaging, nurturing, and converting prospective corporate partners. In this episode, Joe Waters, Founder of Selfish Giving will show you how to build newsletters that stand out in inboxes and drive results. Drawing on insights from proven strategies and case studies, you’ll learn how to design newsletters t...

What does corporate fundraising really look like as we head into 2026? In this LinkedIn Live, Simon Scriver, Co-founder of Fundraising Everywhere, is joined by Rachel Holborow to unpack the findings from her latest research into corporate partnerships - and to get honest about what’s working, what’s not, and what fundraisers are actually facing on the ground. Together, they’ll explore: - The reali...

What's the secret to turning one-time corporate donors into long-term partners? According to Saramine Mukute, it's simpler than you think: remember that companies aren't logos; they're people. In this episode of The Fundraising Everywhere podcast, guest host Andy King, Director of Fireside Fundraising sits down with corporate stewardship expert Saramine Mukute to explore what it really takes to bu...

What if the biggest barrier to event fundraising success isn't budget, marketing, or even donor fatigue- but a lack of leadership buy-in within your own organisation? In this episode, Simon Scriver sits down with Pascale Harvie, President of JustGiving, to unpack their 2026 Event Fundraising Snapshot report and reveal what's really driving results in the sector. Despite cost-of-living pressures ac...

It's Payroll Giving Month, and we're diving deep into one of fundraising's most overlooked opportunities. Host Simon Scriver welcomes back Mevi Slade from Cancer Research UK and Ollie Lashbrook from Macmillan Cancer Support—both linvolved with the CIOF Payroll Giving Special Interest Group, to explore why this tax-efficient giving method deserves more attention. In this episode, you'll discover: -...

Are your fundraising and marketing teams working in silos? You're not alone. In this episode, host Simon Scriver sits down with Amy Hutchings, co-founder of Storykind, to tackle one of the charity sector's most persistent challenges: the disconnect between fundraising and marketing departments. Amy shares insights from her new book "Smashing the Silos" and reveals why even well-intentioned organis...

What if someone actually followed through on that joke we all make: "If I won the lottery, I'd fund the boring stuff"? In this episode, host Simon Scriver sits down with Christina Poulton, the creator of The Boring Fund—a micro-grant initiative that started as an Instagram joke and turned into a movement that awarded 43 grants to small charities across the UK. Christina shares how a post featuring...

If you’re responsible for event fundraising at your charity, you already know the reality: limited time, tight budgets, and punchy targets. This session aims to give you the edge, with insights from thousands of JustGiving fundraisers and 600 charities in our Event Fundraising Snapshot survey. Join Phoebe Sabin, Growth Marketing Manager at JustGiving and Susie Mullen, Owner of Analysis to Understa...

In this episode of the Fundraising Everywhere podcast, host Simon Scriver sits down with Georgia Aker, Head of Events at Spinal Research and Fundraising Everywhere member, to unpack one of the most impressive events fundraising growth stories we've heard. When Georgia joined Spinal Research post-COVID, the charity was bringing in around £100,000 annually from events. Fast forward to 2025, and they...

In this episode of the Fundraising Everywhere podcast, host Simon Scriver sits down with Angie Turner, Senior Philanthropy Manager at the Children's Trust, to explore the art of donor-led events and building sustainable major gifts programs. With over 30 years of fundraising experience, Angie shares her journey from being in foster care to becoming a successful fundraiser who has built a £700,000...