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We’re talking to Olivia Baston-Pitt, Senior Sponsorship Manager at Common Goal, about building and maintaining partnerships with key impact sponsors. We discuss how high-impact sponsors can be dovetailed with the power of community collaboration to achieve the remarkable.

Common Goal is an organisation that mobilises the football industry to pledge a minimum of 1% of all revenues to drive progress. They team up with high-impact community organisations, 193 of them to be precise, in order to help reshape society into an equal playing field for all.

As someone who works primarily on Common Goal’s partnership with Adidas, Olivia is well versed in managing big-name, big-impact, sponsors. So listen in as she shares some of her wisdom with Givergy's Global Client Services Director, Ella Jacques.

Join us as we explore the burgeoning relationship between non-profits and influencers with innovator Ashwath Narayanan. Ashwath is CEO and Founder of Social Currant, a business that helps nonprofits, impact organizations & issue-focused organizations collaborate with creators to reach audiences more effectively.

Since founding Social Currant in 2020, Ashwath has gone from strength to strength. In 2021, he was listed in DC Inno’s 25 Under 25, a list that showcases young people standing up to the daunting challenges our societies face today. The crossroads between fundraising and influencing are still being built, but Ashwath is leading the way. He is well-placed to explore the mechanics of how non-profits can cultivate relationships with influencers, so listen in for the tips and tricks that might help your next campaign go viral.

Joining us in this episode to dive into the world of major gift fundraising is Julie Ordoñez. Julie is a Major Gifts Strategist and Fundraising Coach on a mission to equip leaders with the courage to ask for more and raise multi-billions to solve the world’s most pressing issues.

With 14 years of experience in major gifts, Julie was a top 1% performer at United Way of Greater Los Angeles among 90 FTEs, and at LIFT. Julie also helped New Story raise $2.5M in her first 12 months in the role in 2022. She has coached and trained over 200 nonprofit executives and major gifts teams since 2018 and is the founder of CourageLab, a 6-week major gifts training for leaders to get the courage and strategy to ask for more.

In short, there are few better brains to pick on the topic of major gifts. So sit back and listen as Julie shares some of her invaluable wisdom with Givergy's COO Ben Crook.

In this episode, we’re delighted to be talking to Cure Cancer’s Head of Gaming and Streaming, Shane Bailey, about the immense potential gaming has as a fundraising strategy.

Head of Gaming and Streaming is not a job title many people would associate with the non-profit sector. However, Shane has worked in this role for the past two years demonstrating that there is huge opportunity for non-profits to engage new audiences and raise significant funds - if they interact sincerely with the gaming community.

In just four years, since they ventured into gaming and streaming, Cure Cancer’s fundraising revenue has dramatically increased from 0% to on track for 20% this financial year! Listen in as Shane explains how a non-profit can make gaming a viable fundraising stream, and shares his own journey into this space.

On this episode of our podcast, we're chatting with John Roberts who has been in the fundraising industry for close to 10 years. Having spent time working with Givergy, he focuses on supporting non-profits with data mining using powerful AI tools and helping to increase donor engagement and donations.

Join us on this podcast episode as we explore the power of AI, breaking down the myths and sharing advice on how you could be utilizing these tools for your non-profit.

Gala dinners are a cornerstone fundraising event in the calendars of many charitable organizations. They're some of the biggest and most expensive to host, but what exactly does it take to raise funds and make profit?

Join us on this episode of our podcast with Katie Pappas, Executive Director at A Kid Again as we explore all that goes into producing an incredible gala. We'll explore what's needed before, during, and after the event to ensure your donors are engaged, donations are made, and your charity makes a healthy ROI.

Whether you're part of a large or small organisation, tune in for some amazing personal stories and advice.

The fundraising industry is changing and rapidly! How can non-profits keep up with change while reaching their goals?

On this episode of our podcast, we're discussing the latest trends and innovations in fundraising with Paul D'Alessando, a veteran fundraiser and consultant.

We'll explore how leveraging data tools and artificial intelligence can enhance fundraising efforts and put your organisation ahead of the curve. Tune in to learn how to get started!

Chuck Mutz a leading auctioneer and fundraising host in the USA who uses his experience in the Deep South to help non-profits raise more funds.

Join us on this episode of our podcast to learn how Chuck engages guests creatively at fundraising events. We'll delve into his personal success stories and discuss the opportunities available for fundraisers to make a greater impact.

Tune in for some fundraising inspiration to use at our next event!

We believe storytelling is the best way to get donors to support to a cause, but what does that look like in a rapidly changing digital age? In this episode of our podcast, we're joined by published fundraising author and nonprofit digital consultant Julia Campbell.

We'll discuss how effective storytelling and leveraging digital channels can help non-profits connect with donors on a deeper level and create a sense of emotional investment in their cause.

Tune in to hear firsthand experiences and tips for success

If your non-profit is struggling to bring in donations, an appeal moment at your next fundraising event might just be the thing you need to reach your goal. In this episode of our podcast, Harry Santa-Olalla, an energetic fundraising host who has mastered the appeal moment, shares his secrets on how to get more people to give at events.

We'll explore the psychology of giving, the importance of storytelling and what to look for in a fundraising host that will increase donations.

Tune in for some insights that will enhance your fundraising efforts!