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Fixing Fundraising with Tom and Andy

Fixing Fundraising with Tom and Andy

By Fixing Fundraising

You’re listening to “Fixing Fundraising”, in which we hash out the biggest problems in the sector – from racist recruitment practices to power dynamics with donors

Join Tom DeFraine and Andy King as we speak to guests from all over the world about how to be
better in our business of changing the world

Episode transcriptions available at fixingfundraising.uk
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Episode 5 - Nikki Bell joins us to tackle training

Fixing Fundraising with Tom and Andy Sep 23, 2019

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S3E12: Paul de Gregorio on reframing our mission

S3E12: Paul de Gregorio on reframing our mission

Subscribe to Paul's newsletter here: https://tinyletter.com/pauldegregorio/ 

Paul is on Twitter: https://twitter.com/pauldegregorio 

Paul is at Rally - find them here: https://www.wearerally.co.uk/ 


Mar 11, 202154:41
S3E11: Richard Perry and Jeff Schreifels - it's not just about the donor!
Feb 25, 202148:12
S3E10: Jon Cornejo has beef with your campaigns
Feb 11, 202135:44
S3E9: Lesley Pinder on design-thinking

S3E9: Lesley Pinder on design-thinking

Lesley Pinder is on Twitter @Skipinder and works in supporter experience for British Red Cross.

You can learn about their design principles here: https://design.redcross.org.uk/

Lesley's links:
https://ideeo.io/
https://medium.com/@mulegirl


Jan 21, 202139:37
S3E8: Vu Le & Michelle Muri on community centric fundraising

S3E8: Vu Le & Michelle Muri on community centric fundraising

Vu Le can be found on Twitter as the infamous nonprofitAF and at https://nonprofitaf.com/

Community Centric Fundraising is https://communitycentricfundraising.org/

Michelle's podcast, the Ethical Rainmaker, can be found at https://www.theethicalrainmaker.com/

Jan 20, 202153:38
S3E7: Usman Mughal on equity in grant-giving
Dec 17, 202042:19
S3E6: Ruby Bayley-Pratt on sexism

S3E6: Ruby Bayley-Pratt on sexism

When Ruby Bayley-Pratt wrote that article she didn't know quite what it would have unleashed. Almost 2 years later we caught up with Ruby to discuss the outcomes, next steps and practical support for the #MeToo movement in our sector

If you've been affected by anything in this episode or want to reach out to someone who can help, The Chartered Institute of Fundraising's sexual harassment helpline is available Mon-Fri, 9am to 5pm on 0800 689 0843

Dec 03, 202035:10
S3E5: Rickesh Lakhani on why we shouldn't even exist
Nov 19, 202034:49
S3E4: Alice Rath on young trustees

S3E4: Alice Rath on young trustees

Fewer than 3% of charity trustees are under 30. Alice Rath, a young trustee, explains why that's a terrible statistic and what we can do about it. 

Follow Alice on Twitter: https://twitter.com/Alice_Rath
Follow the Young Trustees Movement on Twitter: https://twitter.com/YoungTrustees 

Visit the website: https://youngtrusteesmovement.org/ 

Nov 04, 202037:07
S3E3: Leah Eustace on silos

S3E3: Leah Eustace on silos

Leah Eustace, our new friend and copywriting and storytelling wizard, is done with organisations operating in silos. Despite being in the midst of a tornado warning, Leah shared some incredible insight. You can find Leah on Twitter below: 

Follow Leah on Twitter: https://twitter.com/LeahEustace 

Take a look at Your Blue Canoe online: http://yourbluecanoe.ca/new/

Oct 22, 202042:04
S3E2: Emma Smith on ableism in recruitment
Oct 08, 202040:46
S3E1: Rosie Oldham on showing the salary
Sep 24, 202047:28
Season 3 Trailer

Season 3 Trailer

Coming soon...

Sep 01, 202000:56
S2E11: Wayne Murray eats strategy for breakfast
Jun 25, 202042:55
S2E10: Dana and Steph want to re-invent fundraising for the arts

S2E10: Dana and Steph want to re-invent fundraising for the arts

In this episode we were joined by Dana Segal and Steph Graham - both directors at Adapt for Arts and passionate arts fundraisers. We picked a part the funding model for the arts and how the institutional structures to the arts represent the biggest threat to their funding.

You can find Dana on Twitter at https://twitter.com/danaksegal
You can find Steph on Twitter at https://twitter.com/StephGraham87

Sign up to the Arts fundraising summit: https://fundraisingeverywhere.com/arts/ 

Jun 18, 202001:02:09
S2E9: You need to hear what Martha Awojobi has to say
Jun 03, 202052:51
S2E8: Lee Clark wants to talk about fundraisers grit
May 21, 202043:10
S2E7: Emma Russ is the furloughed fundraiser. Listen to her journey.
May 14, 202038:13
S2E6: Louise Morris wants you to pick up the phone to your major donors
May 07, 202039:32
S2E5: Claire Warner says "Furloughed fundraisers are still fundraisers"
Apr 30, 202056:57
S2E4: Nick Perks on how to ace your grant applications
Apr 09, 202032:41
S2E3: Special Episode: Fundraising and Coronavirus
Apr 02, 202001:04:59
S2E2: Amy Eisenstein wants to set realistic goals
Mar 19, 202032:26
S2E1: Hiran Adhia breaks down the power of brands and social enterprise

S2E1: Hiran Adhia breaks down the power of brands and social enterprise

In this episode Tom and Andy are joined by their old friend Hiran (who once wore a full 3-piece suit on the summit of Kilimanjaro) and together they break down the power of brands and what charities can be doing differently with theirs.
Thanks for listening!
Mar 09, 202044:06
Season 2 is coming soon...

Season 2 is coming soon...

We have some great guests - stay tuned! 

Feb 17, 202001:09
BONUS Episode 10: Little victories!

BONUS Episode 10: Little victories!

Starring:



Jan 12, 202029:41
Episode 9! Jane Turner! This time it's serious...
Dec 09, 201930:55
Episodes 8: Oh Canada! It's the Agents of Good!

Episodes 8: Oh Canada! It's the Agents of Good!

We are joined by Jon and Jen, our lovely Canadian friends, in our first international episode. They are perhaps more well known as the Agents of Good who join us to talk about "donor love" - what we think donors want but what, it turns out, they actually need are two very different things!

Check out their top 10 blog posts here: https://agentsofgood.org/top-10-blog-posts/ 

Nov 11, 201940:09
Episode 7 - We did a *PANEL SHOW* - three young fundraisers on representation, confidence and training

Episode 7 - We did a *PANEL SHOW* - three young fundraisers on representation, confidence and training

We did a panel show! We were lucky enough to be joined by Bradley French from Team Kenya UK, Anaily Castellanos from Anthony Nolan and Jodie Marsden from Depaul UK to talk through their experiences on the representation of young fundraisers in the sector

  • We talk getting access to conferences and training when you're junior
  • Representation of young voices across the sector
  • Getting confidence in a fast-paced sector 
  • The inside scoop on Bradley's IoF committee membership!
Oct 28, 201944:57
Episode 6 - Caroline Danks on crushing quick wins!
Oct 08, 201953:18
Episode 5 - Nikki Bell joins us to tackle training
Sep 23, 201945:59
Episode 4 - Chris Richardson-Wright on the power of unions

Episode 4 - Chris Richardson-Wright on the power of unions

We're joined by fundraising consultant and all-round happy chappy, Chris Richardson-Wright. Chris has a wealth of experience in the fundraising space and, since going freelance, a very salient opinion on unions - he asks, is the fundraising profession crying out for a specific and organised union? 

Sep 09, 201959:58
Episode 3 - Award winning journalist Sian Elvin doesn't have time for your press releases

Episode 3 - Award winning journalist Sian Elvin doesn't have time for your press releases

Sian Elvin, award winning journalist of myLondon fame goes hard on press releases - and how charities don't know how the system works! Hear from Sian on getting the right tone and content in press releases to pique the interest of the frustratingly busy journo (local or otherwise) who just wants to crack on with the next big story!

Follow Sian on Twitter! 

Aug 20, 201935:08
Episode 2: Emily Casson can't make it go viral

Episode 2: Emily Casson can't make it go viral

Emily Casson, Digital Fundraising Guru at Cats Protection and, according to Andy, more of a Twitter profile than a person, has had enough of viral!
Emily takes us through the challenges of starting a, mostly remote, team of digital marketers and has transformed digital fundraising at Cats Protection. But alas, she still can't make it go viral!
Andy chats about Eurovision (for some reason), asks what TikTok is and Tom wants to know why blockchain is still a thing.
Follow Emily on Twitter - @EmilyCasson
Based in the North East? Get yourself over to the Fundraising Conference!
Jul 29, 201938:32
Episode 1: Morgan Kainth can see through your lack of transparency

Episode 1: Morgan Kainth can see through your lack of transparency

We're joined by Morgan Kainth,  philanthro-nerd and all-round awesome person, who's on a crusade to fix transparency. We chat to her about all things impact as we dissect the disconnect between beneficiaries and those in charge. Enjoy! 

Jul 14, 201948:29
Teaser: Introducing Fixing Fundraising!

Teaser: Introducing Fixing Fundraising!

We join Andy and Tom in the height of their delusions with a cracking "woke" joke and what to expect as we kick off our foray into the podcasting world
May 29, 201901:21