The Fundraising Everywhere Podcast

Are you looking to boost your charity's event fundraising? With thousands of charities launching event fundraisers on JustGiving every year, we’re able to see what the best performing campaigns have in common. In this session from our archives, you'll hear Alex Baillie share the secrets of success to raising more online for your next event and inspire you with examples of charities beating their e...

In this episode of the Fundraising Everywhere Podcast, Sarah Goddard kicks things off with a 15-minute power session exploring how to break down silos in fundraising and tackle one of the biggest challenges: why your event participants aren’t converting to donors. Spoiler alert—it’s because they’re not just participants or donors—they’re passionate supporters of the change they want to see in the...

In this episode of the Fundraising Everywhere Podcast, we explore how creating inclusive spaces where everyone feels free and supported to be their true selves benefits us all. While many of us aim to be inclusive, we often don’t realise the barriers we unintentionally uphold. Join Luca Straker, a passionate advocate for inclusion and a proud member of the LGBTQIA+ community, as they share insight...

You’ve got the places, you’ve benchmarked the fundraising targets and you know where you’re going to be cheering on race day…but as it stands you’ve got no (or not enough) runners? Well this is where a lot of charities find themselves, as the hardest part of growing your fundraising through running events is physically getting a runner to sign up and getting them fundraising… In this session Marc...

In this episode of the Fundraising Everywhere podcast, host Simon Scriver is joined by Claire Stanley, Director of Policy and Communications at CIOF, Daniel Haule, Partnership and Resources Mobilisation Associate, Foundation for Civil Society and Fiona Baxter, Giving Strategy & Programmes Manager, Sustainable Banking at NatWest Group. They delve into the history and impact of Giving Tuesday, d...

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...

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 bett...

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 Conferenc...

Ever found a funder that seems like the perfect fit, only to learn they don’t accept unsolicited applications? When you’ve exhausted all the “obvious” funding avenues, engaging some key invitation-only funders can feel like a tantalising way of broadening your funding base. But how can you get on their radar, especially if they don’t even welcome initial enquiries? Getting invitation-only funders...

Prospect research is a fundamental aspect of any organisation’s fundraising strategy. It helps you determine new funders and funding opportunities that are aligned with your mission and can help sustain and scale the work you do. In this session, Wonu Owoade, Team Lead Fundraising at Help a Child International will provide you with tips and tricks based on my experience with how to conduct success...

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...

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...

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 generation...

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...

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 behavio...

LinkedIn presents a great opportunity to connect with corporate decision-makers, build relationships, and secure new partnerships. Are you making the most of your personal and company LinkedIn accounts in your fundraising and marketing strategy? Join us for this episode of The Fundraising Everywhere Podcast when Simon Scriver sits down with award-winning digital marketer Tereza Litsa to chat about...

With over 20,000 members on Facebook, Fundraising Chat is for people who do charity/non-profit fundraising as a career to talk to each other about fundraising issues, share views and best practice. There's also lots of healthy debate and an amazing network of support in challenging times! Join Fundraising Everywhere's Simon Scriver as he has a behind-the-scenes chat with two of the current volunta...

In this episode of the Fundraising Everywhere podcast, we delve deep into the concept of welcome journeys for non-profits with our host Simon Scriver and Claire Donner, Mobilisation Expert and Director of More Onion. Claire shares valuable insights on how non-profits, large and small, can improve donor retention and engagement through well-crafted welcome journeys. She also explores practical tips...

In this episode of the Fundraising Everywhere podcast, host Simon Scriver is joined by Muna Hussen and Haylee Keyes from Raisely to discuss the fundamentals of digital fundraising. The conversation covers practical tips for optimising donation forms, the importance of donor-centric approaches, and effective post-donation communication strategies. Muna and Haylee share their expertise and provide a...

In this episode of the Fundraising Everywhere podcast, join us as we delve into the 2024 Charity Digital Skills Report and the exciting announcement of the next Fundraising Everywhere's Digital Learning Grant, fully funded by JustGiving. With guests Phoebe Sabin & Zoe Amar, hosted by Nikki Bell. Discover key findings from the report, including the impact of the cost of living crisis on chariti...

In this session Simon Scriver, Cherian Koshy, Tereza Litsa and Matt Radford discuss the role of artificial intelligence (AI) in the nonprofit sector, specifically focusing on vulnerability management. The panellists discuss practical processes and finding the middle ground between embracing AI’s potential and being cautious of its potential risks. They look at the importance of having an AI policy...

In this episode of the Fundraising Everywhere podcast, host Simon Scriver is joined by Ben Collins, the Chief Operating Officer of SocialSync.   They explore the impact that GoFundMe is having on public fundraising and dive in to SocialSync's integration with GoFundMe fundraising pages. Listen in as they discuss the benefits of multi-platform fundraising, how SocialSync assists charities in simpli...

In this episode of the Fundraising Everywhere podcast, host Simon Scriver is joined by Vic Hancock Fell, Founder of Fair Collective, and Muna Hussen, UK Country Lead from Raisley. They delve into the unique challenges faced by small charities, the necessity of peer support, and approaches to collaborative growth.   The discussion highlights the significance of mental health for small charity worke...

In 2024 the UK will overhaul its data protection laws. There are many changes but one could help you to raise more money in the future. In this session we will examine some of those changes and share some early interpretations to help you to start thinking about and planning for the future. Key learnings from this episode include: -Appointing a Senior Responsible Individual, who should it be? -Cha...

Join host Simon Scriver in this latest episode of the Fundraising Everywhere Podcast as he converses with Pavneet Sembhi, the customer success manager at JustGiving. Dive deep into effective strategies for winter fundraising, explore captivating real-world examples, and discover invaluable insights and tools to boost your charity's success during the festive season. Whether you're a small charity...