Podcast: Global Conversations: Lessons From Around The World

April 3, 2025

Podcast: Global Conversations: Lessons From Around The World

With a panel of senior experienced F2F leaders from Portugal, Mexico, USA and Spain with collective experience working in F2F in more than 30 countries worldwide, we will have a lively debate on the key challenges, solutions and opportunities we face today with this channel. We will look at how F2F and telephone fundraising are vitally integrated as well as do some future gazing of what we might expect in the future. Facilitated by Daryl Upsall, recognised as one of the co-founders of F2F in the 1990s. Essential listening.

Podcast: Conversation With Kel Haney On Taking The Ick Out Of The Ask

March 27, 2025

Podcast: Conversation With Kel Haney On Taking The Ick Out Of The Ask

In this episode of the Fundraising Everywhere podcast, host Simon Scriver has a conversation with proud FE member Sarah Shooter, Head of Development at Theatre Royal Wakefield.

This episode delves into Sarah’s journey as a fundraiser, the unique challenges and successes she’s experienced in the arts sector, and the importance of community and personal touch in fundraising. Discover insights on membership, corporate fundraising, and the art of balancing various fundraising activities within a small team.

Whether you’re a seasoned fundraiser or new to the field, this episode offers valuable lessons on maintaining passion and optimism in the face of challenges.

Podcast: Navigating the World of Theatre Fundraising: A Fundraising Everywhere Member Spotlight

March 20, 2025

Podcast: Navigating the World of Theatre Fundraising: A Fundraising Everywhere Member Spotlight

In this episode of the Fundraising Everywhere podcast, host Simon Scriver has a conversation with proud FE member Sarah Shooter, Head of Development at Theatre Royal Wakefield.

This episode delves into Sarah’s journey as a fundraiser, the unique challenges and successes she’s experienced in the arts sector, and the importance of community and personal touch in fundraising. Discover insights on membership, corporate fundraising, and the art of balancing various fundraising activities within a small team.

Whether you’re a seasoned fundraiser or new to the field, this episode offers valuable lessons on maintaining passion and optimism in the face of challenges.

Podcast: Can we talk? Mastering email strategy for better donor stewardship

March 5, 2025

Podcast: Can we talk? Mastering email strategy for better donor stewardship

In this podcast episode, Muna Hussen from Raisely will guide you through the art of simplifying email marketing and stewardship, focusing on practical techniques to maximise engagement and loyalty from your donor base.

Discover the power of segmentation to tailor your messages effectively, ensuring that each communication resonates with your audience on a personal level.

Podcast: How to Use AI to Build Better Corporate Partnerships

February 26, 2025

Podcast: How to Use AI to Build Better Corporate Partnerships

In this episode of the fundraising everywhere podcast, Joe Waters will be discussing how to utilise AI to build better Corporate Partnerships. Creating successful corporate partnerships requires a mix of innovation, strategic insight, and a win-win mindset.

In this context, the domain of AI-enhanced partnerships, powered by ChatGPT, is emerging as a powerful asset for pinpointing, nurturing, and solidifying corporate relationships. From the initial handshake to the final signature, this podcast episode will show you how to use AI to elevate your partnership strategy. Among other things, you’ll streamline.

February 3, 2025

Fundraising Everywhere 2025: Our Bold Strategy for Charity Fundraisers

As the year comes to a close, we’re reflecting on an incredible 2024—filled with new initiatives, inspiring connections, and valuable lessons. From launching our first-ever Picnics Everywhere and IRL networking events to expanding professional development opportunities through the Digital Learning Grant, this year has been all about growth and community. As we look ahead to 2025, we’re excited to continue improving how we support fundraisers with even more tailored learning experiences and opportunities to connect. Thank you for being part of this journey—we couldn’t do it without you!

January 14, 2025

A Guide to Securing Corporate Sponsorships for Charities

With budget constraints being one of the key challenges fundraisers face, many charities are expanding their revenue streams to sustain their missions. Chief among those are corporate sponsorships, which empower charities to attain additional funds and foster long-term relationships with businesses and corporations.

Whether you’re seeking additional funds to power a 5K fundraiser or gauging support for your upcoming capital campaign, corporate sponsorships are a great way to attain that support. Let’s take a quick look at the steps and best practices for securing a sponsorship for your charity.

December 17, 2024

Our 2024 With You

As we (fruitlessly) attempt to clear our inboxes for Christmas and look to a new year, I wanted to pause for a moment of reflection and gratitude for what has been an incredible year.

Going into 2024 we set ourselves modest growth goals to allow space to test new ways of reaching fundraisers and well, some went great…others didn’t.

This might not be the most exciting read for many of you. But, for transparency, I want it to exist somewhere so you can see behind the curtain.

Before I get into the stats though, I want to say ‘thank you’.

December 13, 2024

Find Time To Learn – Without Changing A Thing

In our latest research exploring how access to learning can help you thrive in your job, 62% of fundraisers said their biggest barrier to learning new things was finding the time to learn.

And I get it.

As an ex-fundraiser, I remember the packed diary with one eye on my target and another on the numerous tasks piled up to reach it.

Throw in personal lives with maintaining relationships, physical and mental health, and all of life’s little admin tasks, you have this (showing my age here by using a meme…)