The Fundraising Everywhere Podcast

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 to take notice isn’t quick or easy, but it is possible. Over the years Mike has seen charities do this brilliantly, and helped organisations to open doors that they previously thought were bolted firmly shut.

In this session Mike Zywina, Director & Strategy Consultant at Lime Green Consulting, shares some tips on how you can do it too – and show that you don’t need to be a household name charity, with a big address book of contacts, to make it happen.

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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 successful prospect research and donor profiling for your organisation.

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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 emails and drive performance. Plus learn how we engage with your supporters through the JustGiving fundraiser email journey, aim to increase conversion, and see proven results.

JustGiving Resources Area:

Charity Support Team + Live Chat In Account:

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Fundraiser Help Area

You can check out JustGiving's winter fundraising guide here

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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.

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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 generations and high-income households are stepping up their generosity. This session also highlights the growing impact of faith-based and ethnic minority communities, the rise in health charity donations, and the emerging trend of gaming for good.

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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.

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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!

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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?

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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!

If you enjoyed this episode, hit follow and turn on notifications to be the first to know when new episodes drop. We can’t wait to have you back!

And thank you to our friends at JustGiving who make the Fundraising Everywhere Podcast possible.

If you enjoyed this episode, hit follow and turn on notifications to be the first to know when new episodes drop. We can’t wait to have you back!

And thank you to our friends at JustGiving who make the Fundraising Everywhere Podcast possible.