In this episode of the Fundraising Everywhere Podcast, Nikki Bell, Zoe Amar, Phoebe Sabin, and Cam St-Omer Donaldson dive into the digital fundraising landscape, highlighting the importance of continual learning and innovation.
They share valuable insights on the digital learning journey, the significance of AI in fundraising, and the transformative impact of the Digital Learning Grant.
Without data, the story fails to demonstrate the significance of Nick’s challenging journey and the results of his story. Whether your organisation is writing a compelling fundraising appeal or a thank-you message to donors, the stories you tell are most effective when you back them up with data.
In this quick guide, we’ll review the intersection of data and storytelling and explore how your charity can use it strategically.
Ever wish for an act of God to strike you down midday through a f*ck-up? Just me?
Back in the day, I probably wouldn’t have ever prayed for an act of God. But for the past four years or so, I’ve been moonlighting as an amateur stand-up comedian. (Reading between the lines: I’ve spent the last four years bombing spectacularly on stage in front of hundreds of witnesses 🫠)
I’ve failed, flopped and floundered, and it often leaves me praying for some sort of act of God to smite me down and save me from embarrassing myself.
But I’ve now learned the hard way: what’s the point of being a huge loser if we can’t laugh and learn about it?
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.
Navigating the changes currently faced by most fundraisers is a bit like playing whack-a-mole. No sooner have you adapted to another budget cut than a supplier puts their prices up. You’re about to roll out a massive digital campaign on a well known social media platform when it gets taken over by an ethically questionable billionaire. Sound familiar?
The combined impact of economic pressures, political uncertainty, and shifting public expectations are leaving many fundraisers feeling stretched, under-resourced, and anxious about the future. Understandably, this can leave you feeling deeply concerned and at worst powerless. But whilst there are lots of things you cannot control, there is a way forward.
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.
When it comes to fundraising, people trust people. That’s why peer-to-peer (P2P) fundraising is such a powerful strategy—it transforms supporters into advocates, empowering them to raise money for your charity by engaging their own network of family and friends.
P2P fundraisers are extremely effective, but because they’re online, much of your success depends on the quality of participants’ online fundraising pages. These pages must be engaging enough to inspire action while remaining personal and easy to navigate in order to drive donations and grow your impact.
To make your design stand out, let’s explore the most crucial components of a user-friendly P2P fundraising page. With the right peer-to-peer platform, you can easily create pages with all of these features and more.
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.
We can all agree that a good supporter experience is important. It’s no longer a concept spoken about by senior managers as an extraordinary new way to help retain supporters. Clearly – there’s a conference
dedicated to it this week.
Sure, there may sometimes still be discussions in some places about who ‘owns’ the supporter experience. But the truth is, we can all own it.
This year marks two anniversaries in my career. 25 years since my first fundraising job. 10 years since becoming a consultant. There’s been lots of shiny new things and ‘game-changing’ breakthroughs in that time. Few endure and prove their worth.
Here’s why I think AI is different and can help fundraisers provide better supporter experiences and raise more money.
My first AI epiphany came at the Ask Direct Summer School conference in Dublin last year. A talk by Cherian Koshy brought to life the possibilities AI brings. I started playing about with Chat GPT. Both for content creation and to help with data analysis. Learning about prompting and how to make it genuinely helpful and not just a gimmicky meme-machine. It was great for my own work, but I wasn’t sure how it could scale to make a difference for fundraisers.
Legacy giving is growing in popularity across charities of various sizes, missions, and nations. In the UK, 21% of donors aged 40 and up say they’ve included a charitable gift in their wills as of 2023, up from 14% of this demographic in 2010. Additionally, Giving USA reported that bequests (the most common type of planned gift) grew more than any other charitable revenue source in 2023.
While planned gifts can provide impactful funding for your charity, they also pose unique challenges. In particular, many years often pass between a donor committing a legacy gift to an organisation and the charity receiving that large contribution. So, it’s vital for your organisation to maintain strong relationships with legacy donors, starting by expressing your gratitude.
In this guide, we’ll share four strategies to help your charity meaningfully thank its legacy donors and retain their lifelong support. Let’s get started!
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.
Legacy giving is growing in popularity across charities of various sizes, missions, and nations. In the UK, 21% of donors aged 40 and up say they’ve included a charitable gift in their wills as of 2023, up from 14% of this demographic in 2010. Additionally, Giving USA reported that bequests (the most common type of planned gift) grew more than any other charitable revenue source in 2023.
While planned gifts can provide impactful funding for your charity, they also pose unique challenges. In particular, many years often pass between a donor committing a legacy gift to an organisation and the charity receiving that large contribution. So, it’s vital for your organisation to maintain strong relationships with legacy donors, starting by expressing your gratitude.
In this guide, we’ll share four strategies to help your charity meaningfully thank its legacy donors and retain their lifelong support. Let’s get started!
Learn how to build thriving fundraising projects with expert tips on leadership, culture, and conflict resolution from Simon Scriver & Alin Dinu.
There are so many talented people in our sector - and it’s always been important to us to give them a platform, pass them the mic, and pay them for their time. Since 2019, Fundraising Everywhere have...
It’s the set of core values and assumptions that guide your team. Culture shapes the way people interact, solve problems, and behave even when no one is watching. You could say that performance and culture are like a bird’s wings: both are necessary for soaring to new heights.
A poor culture can lead to low morale, backdoor politics, conflicts, tension, and toxic behaviors. So how do you start shifting or building a great culture? Here are two things that have always worked for me:
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.
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.
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.
Written by Tim Badolato - CEO at eCardWidget Tim Badolato is the CEO of eCardWidget.com an innovative platform for digital employee recognition, donor acknowledgment, business marketing, and nonprofit marketing. He has a passion for using technology to drive positive outcomes for mission-driven businesses and nonprofits. If your fundraising appeals aren’t
Join host Simon Scriver, Co-Founder of Fundraising Everywhere and Julia Worthington of Amber Coaching for Fundraisers for a chat designed to help you build confidence, cut through the fear, and take meaningful steps in your corporate partnerships strategy- whether you're new to corporate fundraising, or an experienced fundraiser.
Welcome to the Fundraising Everywhere podcast—your go-to place for fundraising tips and inspiration.
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.
Photo by Christin Hume on Unsplash Want to level up your fundraising game? 📈 We’ve got you covered! With Fundraising Everywhere Membership, you’ll unlock a world of insights and tools to help you thrive in your role, covering topics like: Individual Giving Corporate Fundraising Legacy & In-mem Supporter Experience Digital
Corporate sponsorship can fundamentally transform a charity’s circumstances, offering essential financial resources to succeed and connecting it to valuable community networks. At the same time, businesses enjoy improved brand identity and enhanced employee engagement. Understanding the basics of how corporate sponsorships work, their benefits, and how to get started are
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.
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