Apollo's Muses

Something a little bit different for Episode 10. In this episode Steph Graham (Arts Sector Consultant), Dana Segal (International Fundraising & Management Consultant) and Lucy Stone (Director, No Stone Unturned Fundraising) join David Burgess (Director, Apollo Fundraising) to reflect on the application process for Arts Council England's Culture Recovery Fund. Having been part of a team that supported over 200 organisations to apply for funding we discuss what we thought made a strong application, where organisations struggled, how well the scheme met the needs of the sector and what we can learn from this process.

How do you fundraise for the arts and culture sector in the middle of a global health pandemic? This series of podcasts will share stories and examples from UK arts fundraisers who are successfully raising money for their organisations during the coronavirus lockdown.

In Episode 9, Anna Vaughan (Fundraising Consultant at Glow Fundraising, and Chair of the Institute of Fundraising Cultural Sector Network) shares her assessment of how the arts fundraising sector has responded to coronavirus, the lessons we can take from the last 3 months and some suggestions for arts fundraisers to focus on now.

How do you fundraise for the arts and culture sector in the middle of a global health pandemic? This series of podcasts will share stories and examples from UK arts fundraisers who are successfully raising money for their organisations during the coronavirus lockdown.

In Episode 8, International Fundraising & Management Consultant Dana Segal reflects on how the arts fundraising sector have responded to the coronavirus pandemic and shares her advice on where fundraisers should be focusing as we prepare for the "new normal".

How do you fundraise for the arts and culture sector in the middle of a global health pandemic? This series of podcasts will share stories and examples from UK arts fundraisers who are successfully raising money for their organisations during the coronavirus lockdown.

In Episode 7, Dr Andrew Higgins, Director of Development at Imperial War Museums talks about how he's been working with his team to plan for the future while still dealing with the uncertainty around coronavirus.

How do you fundraise for the arts and culture sector in the middle of a global health pandemic? This series of podcasts will share stories and examples from UK arts fundraisers who are successfully raising money for their organisations during the coronavirus lockdown.

In Episode 5, Felicity Sutherland, Head of Development at Dulwich Picture Gallery talks about launching the organisation's coronavirus appeal and finding the right tone for communications to supporters.

How do you fundraise for the arts and culture sector in the middle of a global health pandemic? This series of podcasts will share stories and examples from UK arts fundraisers who are successfully raising money for their organisations during the coronavirus lockdown.

In Episode 6, Dominic Haddock, Head of Development and Communications at English Touring Opera talks about the company's fundraising campaign to support their freelance artist and crew, the steps they are taking to keep their supporters engaged during lockdown and thoughts on what might come next.

How do you fundraise for the arts and culture sector in the middle of a global health pandemic? This series of podcasts will share stories and examples from UK arts fundraisers who are successfully raising money for their organisations during the coronavirus lockdown.

In Episode 4, Dorcas Morgan, Development Director at Park Theatre shares how she has been raising money to secure the future of the theatre, including a phone campaign to existing supporters and the launch of their Park Life online appeal.

How do you fundraise for the arts and culture sector in the middle of a global health pandemic? This series of podcasts will share stories and examples from UK arts fundraisers who are successfully raising money for their organisations during the coronavirus lockdown.

In Episode 3, Kieran Jones, Development Manager at Young Classical Artists Trust tells us about the fundraising campaign to create a Hardship Fund for artists at an early stage of their career. The appeal was so successful it raised £100,000 in four weeks - 20x the original target.

How do you fundraise for the arts and culture sector in the middle of a global health pandemic? This series of podcasts will share stories and examples from arts fundraisers in the UK who are successfully raising money for their organisations during the coronavirus lockdown.

In Episode 2, I talk to Sarah Miguel, Head of Business Development at People's History Museum as she prepares to launch a fundraising campaign to raise money for the museum during the coronavirus lockdown.

In Episode 1, I talk to Samir Savant, Festival Director of the London Handel Festival about how he has continued to engage supporters during the coronavirus crisis.