reflections

In this episode of the Fundraising Everywhere podcast, host Nikki Bell, Co-Founder of Fundraising Everywhere and Creator of Pizza For Losers is joined by Josh Leigh, Co-Founder of Hynt and Matt Middler, Transformative Coach to discuss the transformative power of embracing and learning from failure.

The trio dives into their personal experiences, share impactful stories from previous Pizza for Losers events, and highlight the significance of creating safe spaces for candid conversations within the fundraising sector. Get ready for an honest, inspiring, and fun-filled conversation that also teases insights from this year’s exciting Pizza for Losers event.

In this episode of the Fundraising Everywhere podcast, Simon Scriver, Co-Founder of Fundraising Everywhere talks with Sam Gurry, Senior Account Manager at JustGiving. They dive into the importance of early planning for the London Marathon 2026, discussing key strategies for successful fundraising, engagement tips, and how to cultivate long-term supporters.

The conversation also highlights effective stewardship practices, the impact of personalised communication, and leveraging JustGiving tools for optimised campaign pages.

This podcast episode has been developed for those who would like to understand how to develop an effective legacy strategy. The episode is being run by Dr Lucy Lowthian who is a Senior Consultant at Legacy Voice and who helps a number of charity clients to develop and implement their legacy strategies.

The episode will cover the importance of having a legacy strategy and a breakdown of the planning framework. This includes how to conduct an audit, agreeing the vision, mission and strategic pillars, setting objectives, defining tactics and deciding upon the measures that will be used to monitor the strategic plan.

In this episode of the Fundraising Everywhere Podcast, host Simon Scriver has a discussion with Amy Stevens and Konna Beeson from Gifted Philanthropy. they delve into Gifted Philanthropy’s latest report on trust fundraising, exploring key insights from the 2025 Trust and Foundations Insight survey.

They examine trends in funding success rates, the growing importance of maintaining donor relationships, and the impact of AI on fundraising strategies. Learn how to navigate the complexities of fundraising, enhance your grant applications, and make the most of the latest innovations in technology in this episode.

What does a great welcome journey actually look like — especially when you’re juggling a hundred other priorities, working across siloed teams, or building things from scratch?

In this episode, public fundraising consultant Sarah Goddard joins host Simon Scriver to explore the reality of supporter onboarding — and how to make it work in the real world. They chat about the tension between simplicity and personalisation, what to do when you don’t have a central journey in place, and how to move supporters from one-off moments into deeper, long-term engagement.

They also unpack the idea of “transitionary journeys” — that tricky space between a big campaign or event and your wider charity comms — and why it’s so often overlooked.

Whether you’ve got a robust welcome strategy or you’re just trying to make sure someone gets a thank-you email, this episode is packed with thoughtful, practical insights for fundraisers at every level.

In this podcast episode, delve into the world of donor touch points, the essential interactions and communication channels that charities employ to connect with their donors with Jamila Daley, founder of Tabitha’s People. Explore the effective strategies employed by successful fundraisers, with real-world examples of impactful touch points. This episode will provide you with invaluable insights and inspiration to enhance your donor engagement strategies and foster enduring relationships.

Key learnings from this session:
-Understanding Donor Touch Points: Learn about the crucial interactions and communication channels to engage your donors effectively.

-Enhancing Donor Engagement Strategies: Acquire insights and inspiration to improve your donor engagement strategies, fostering enduring relationships.

In this episode of the Fundraising Everywhere podcast, Simon Scriver, co-founder of Fundraising Everywhere, is joined by Pascale Harvie, President and General Manager of JustGiving.

Together, they discuss JustGiving’s 25th anniversary, its journey, and the incredible impact it has had on the fundraising world.
From heart-warming stories of individual fundraisers to insights on the latest trends and future of fundraising, this episode is packed with inspiration and valuable takeaways for any fundraising professional.

In this episode of the Fundraising Everywhere podcast, host Simon Scriver is joined by Amy-Jane Meerman to explore the world of telephone fundraising. They discuss the challenges and rewards of telephone fundraising, how to maintain empathy and authenticity in calls, and the importance of ethical practices.

Amy-Jane shares insights on building a strong team culture, investing in learning and development, and leveraging technology like AI while preserving the human touch.

Learn how to build thriving fundraising projects with expert tips on leadership, culture, and conflict resolution from Simon Scriver & Alin Dinu.