Stephen George talks to Katherine Raskob, Chief Executive Officer of Fundraising Institute Australia, the largest representative body for the $9.9 billion charitable fundraising sector in Australia. Stephen and Katherine explore fundraising, the forces driving change, how to steer the sector and embrace new ideas. Previously Katherine, was Director of Communications & Customer Experience at the network called the Australian Alliance for Data Leadership, incorporating Australia’s largest mark...
Aug 05, 2019•46 min
Stephen George talks to Sarah Anderson, Senior Legacy Partnership Manager for the newly established Friends and Family Team at Cancer Research UK about her new and innovative role in legacies, on finding a career and place in the sector, searching for and finding talent and building new skills and using old ones. Sarah has worked in Legacies at Cancer Research UK for almost 5 years, recently as an Area Legacy Manager, overseeing a UK-wide team of regionally based Community Legacy Managers that e...
Jul 21, 2019•51 min
Stephen George talks to Vinay Nair, co-founder and CEO of Lightful, a tech-for-good company working with charities, social enterprises and foundations looking to scale their impact through the power of technology. Vinay started the The Reclaim Social campaign, which has tapped into a growing sentiment of the need for positivity on social media, brought charities together with a national day on Feb 6th to reclaim social for good. Vinay share the story of his career and learning, how the charity s...
May 06, 2019•39 min•Ep. 41
In this episode Stephen George talks to Caroline Riseboro is President & CEO of Plan International Canada, one of Canada’s largest charities working in over 70 countries to help children, especially girls. Caroline is well respected for being a champion of innovation and is credited with launching ground-breaking and award-winning campaigns that have engaged Canadians on some of the world’s toughest issues. In 2017 and 2018, Caroline was named Canada’s Top 100 Most Powerful Women in the trai...
Apr 08, 2019•57 min
In this episode, Stephen George talks to Andrew Watt from the UK arm of specialist philanthropy healthcare firm Accordant Philanthropy, and former leading light at the Institute of Fundraising, the Association of Fundraising Professionals and the Association for Healthcare Philanthropy in the US. Andrew reflects on philanthropy and giving in the US and UK, his journey in leading membership organisations and the lessons learned working with key influencers and government agencies on both sides of...
Mar 22, 2019•1 hr 5 min
In this episode, Stephen George talks with Viki Hayden Ward, Head of Fundraising at the British Youth Council. Viki shares how she built a fundraising programme from scratch, and her personal journey to grow and develop personally, with her team and board and to make a difference by giving young people courage and confidence. Viki started her fundraising career in 2011 in the world of alumni fundraising. In what she describes as a ‘crash course’ in how to do individual fundraising, from direct m...
Feb 24, 2019•34 min
Middle managers need love and attention if they are to do what needs to be done to make things happen. Coaching, nudging, counselling and direction. The leadership deficit affects middle managers. Unsure of those above they can’t shine for those that need them below. Looking sideways they find might find solace in their colleagues, so they often look like a gang, or a tribe huddled for comfort. Sometimes they struggle because they are over promoted. Sometimes they struggle because they are too t...
Feb 18, 2019•21 min
After the murder of her ten-year-old daughter Rosie May in 2003, Mary Storrie turned personal tragedy into hope by creating a living legacy – the Rosie May Foundation (RMF) – an international children’s charity which helps children in crisis, especially girls. The foundation has established local NGOs in both Sri Lanka and Nepal, following the Asian Tsunami in 2004 and the 2015 earthquake. Stephen explores with Mary, her story, from the day her daughter was murdered, to the creation of her found...
Feb 11, 2019•58 min
In this episode, Stephen George talks to David Mabaziira from Okusoka, a consultancy working with sectors and organisations to co-create inclusive cultures. David is a passionate advocate for all areas of diversity and inclusion. David has over 22 years’ experience as a communications practitioner and is a member of the Institute of Fundraising’s Expert Advisory Panel on Equality, Diversity and Inclusion. The Culture Club started as a panel session at IFC in October 2018 and was followed up by a...
Jan 28, 2019•56 min
In this episode, Stephen George talks to Tammy Zonker , President and Founder of Fundraising Transformed and Chief Philanthropy Officer at The Children's Center of Wayne County in Detroit . about how to find and bring your best self to where you work, how to keep your passion and commitment to something bigger, culture and small and large charities, brand and a fascinating story about a donors journey to transformation and a huge gift that followed. The Culture Club started as a panel session at...
Dec 18, 2018•55 min•Season 1Ep. 34
In this episode, Stephen George talks to Ryan Lester, fundraiser, advocate and campaigner on diversity and inclusion and AFP Toronto Committee member on building cultures though diversity and inclusion. Ryan explores the power of bringing your whole self to an organisation, what diversity and inclusion actually means, what gets in the way and how to embrace it The Culture Club started as a panel session at IFC in October 2018 and was followed up by a panel session at AFP Toronto 2018. The sessio...
Dec 15, 2018•34 min•Season 1Ep. 33
In this episode, Stephen George talks to Cathy Barrick, CEO of Alzheimer Society, Ontario , on leading change and building culture through leadership. Cathy explores the challenges of how to build a common approach when authority has to be replaced with influence The Culture Club started as a panel session at IFC in October 2018 and was followed up by a panel session at AFP Toronto 2018. The sessions looked at how organisations build and support amazing cultures, encouraging the personalities of...
Dec 03, 2018•31 min•Ep. 32
Stephen George kicks off The Culture Club , a series of conversations on the Good Leaders Podcast around culture, brought to you, by North American agency Blakely. In this episode, Stephen talks to Kesheyl Van Schilt, President & Senior Fundraiser and owner of Blakely , on the power of culture, how it can make the difference and what you can do to build and lead a positive culture where people thrive. The Culture Club started as a panel session at IFC in October 2018 and was followed up by a...
Nov 18, 2018•49 min•Ep. 31
In this episode, Stephen George talksto Damian O’Broin, from Ask Direct in Dublin, Ireland and leader of the Ask Direct Fundraising School about being a rebel with a cause, the summer school, his new manifesto, fundraising and why we need to think and challenge a bit more To hear more from Damian and Ask go to https://www.askdirect.ie/blog/ To sign up to hear more from Stephen go to https://stephengeorge.lpages.co/optin/...
Jul 16, 2018•18 min
In this episode, Stephen George talks to Professor Isaac Getz, from the top-ranked ESCP Europe Business School. His book "Freedom, Inc” which he co-authored with Brian Carney, has been translated in nine languages and examines how transformational leadership can build a work environment which liberates employee initiative and responsibility for the good of their company. Within a liberated company, employees have freedom and responsibility to take any action that they—not their supervisors or pr...
Mar 09, 2018•50 min•Ep. 29
In this episode, Stephen George talks leadership and stories with Marie Chung, the founder of Behind the Label, a platform for stories for people that are often not heard and who need to be valued for their own growth and contributions. Marie, a young leader in the non-profit world and from Melbourne, Australia talks about leadership, stories, her personal experience growing up and creating collaboration through building empathy. To sign up to hear more from Stephen go to https://stephengeorge.l...
Jan 18, 2018•34 min
In this episode, Stephen George looks back on 2017 and reflects on what’s needed in 2018 to step up and be a better leader. He shares 10 prompts, nudges, tips or shoves to approach the year with a new and honest way of taking control. From finding humour, purpose and aspiration to dealing with negative forces, taking control of your development and being much braver. A perfect kick start to 2018 and beyond. The blog of this podcast is here http://bit.ly/2lQgQmD . To sign up to hear more from Ste...
Jan 03, 2018•19 min•Ep. 27
In this episode, Nikki Bell and Murray Easton, Community Fundraisers from the North East of England and Scotland with the British Heart Foundation, talk with Stephen George about progressing in community fundraising, how relationships matter, its diversity, asking and reaching others, how to build and deepen relationships by getting to know people and what we can offer the supporter as much as what they can offer us. It’s the power of community fundraising.
Nov 17, 2017•29 min
In this episode, Stephen George reflects from a café in Rome on some of the challenges and courage needed in finding and using emotion in fundraising, on the battle between the proven science of what works and the exploration of new positive campaigns and different emotions to connect better and the personal challenge to connect emotionally
Oct 29, 2017•15 min•Ep. 25
Simon Scriver, professional fundraising consultant, coach, trainer and practitioner shares how to make a bridge between your donors, beneficiaries, co-workers, volunteers and the Board. Things that matter to donors that don’t cost money. Simon shares insights from small charities and how to connect and inspire
Sep 25, 2017•26 min
Karen Armstrong, from More Strategic in Australia shares her insights on fundraising in Australia, on the drive for giving donors a better experience, how to find ways to retain support and how fast data through surveys can find real insights and drive better fundraising
Sep 16, 2017•15 min
David Love is called the Godfather of Good. He donates to over 40 charities, 17 of them monthly and since 1969 has raised money thinking about the donor first, bringing his donor focus to the ultimate opportunity for people to heal the world and fulfil their personal mission – by leaving a legacy.
Jul 10, 2017•34 min
In this episode, Abby Clemence, International speaker and one of Australasia's leading corporate partnership advisors to the not for profit sector explores the changing face of corporate partnerships. Abby has had 25 years experience in marketing, sales, adult education, communications, event management and corporate and cause related sponsorship. Abby is the founder of Infinity Sponsorship and talks about passion, language and being a better fundraiser...
Jun 28, 2017•39 min
In this episode Darian Rodriguez Heyman, Executive Director at the Numi Foundation, best selling author of Nonprofit Fundraising 101 and global speaker, shares reflections on the Japan Fundraising Conference in Tokyo, explores non profit leadership, purpose and the worldwide community of nonprofits and how they can best change the world
Mar 29, 2017•27 min
In this episode Mark Phillips from fundraising specialist agency Bluefrog, shares his perspective on leading a fundraising agency and how to meet donors needs through innovating for the future by drawing on the wisdom of the past
Feb 27, 2017•55 min
In this episode Oli Lewington from the Cystic Fibrosis Trust shares his personal journey living with CF and what that means growing up, working and his daily routine, through to his life saving transplant and his reflections on surviving and for many, not surviving - and what lies ahead
Jan 09, 2017•52 min
In this episode Stephen George hijacks the 12 days of christmas to share 12 days of christmas fundraising thoughts and ideas - a fundraising manifesto for 2017 as we head into the holidays and prepare for the year ahead
Dec 23, 2016•11 min
In this episode Gordon Michie, Head of Fundraising at Poppyscotland shares his thoughts on remembrance, service, tradition, passion and and the challenges of how to inspire a new generation to raise money and continue to remember
Dec 12, 2016•35 min
In this episode, Sarah Carter, Head of Leadership at Home Fundraising shares with Stephen George a view of a more mindful, person centred leadership model and why the organisational leadership culture is at the heart of real transformation
Oct 16, 2016•38 min
In this episode, Pedro Pimenta a 24 year-old international speaker, best-selling author, entrepreneur and a mentor to other amputees shares his story of contracting a fatal form of meningitis that soared through his bloodstream in 2009. With slim chances that he would survive, nearly one hundred of his closest friends and family took turns saying their goodbyes. Miraculously, Pedro left the hospital alive six months and two comas later, but in exchange, had all of his limbs amputated above the e...
Oct 06, 2016•1 hr 1 min
