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Fundraising Bright Spots

Fundraising Bright Spots

Written by: Rob Woods Bright Spot
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A podcast for fundraisers who want ideas, examples and inspiration to help you raise more money for your charity or non-profit. Rob is an author and award-winning fundraising trainer. Each week he and his guests share examples of successful fundraising, as well as lots of practical tips to help you apply these techniques in your own job.All rights reserved Economics Management Management & Leadership
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  • 190. Four Habits for Your Best Fundraising Year Ever, with Ben Swart and Rob Woods
    Jan 6 2026

    If you'd like to make 2026 your best fundraising year ever, this episode is for you.

    Fundraising trainers Rob and Ben share four powerful habits that transform your results - without adding more to your to-do list.

    We explore how to: improve your results by getting laser-focused on what matters most; deepen relationships with your most valuable supporters through one simple shift; gain clarity about where to invest your precious time; and identify the leverage points that solve your biggest fundraising challenges.

    These aren't about working harder - they're about working smarter. And the best part? You can start any of them today.

    If you'd like to get in touch or share this episode with other charities, thank you very much! We are both on LinkedIn

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    36 mins
  • 189. The Die Hard One - Four listens for any season, with Ben Swart and Rob Woods
    Dec 29 2025

    If you’d like handy tips and inspiring examples from our fundraising podcast in 2025, or ideas for what to listen to next, we recorded this special show for you.

    Fundraising trainers Rob and Ben pick four episodes to inspire you. These ones are a good listen in any season, but they’re even better if you’re listening in December / January.

    We pull out highlights including: the pitching strategy that one fundraising team used to win three massive Corporate Partnerships in a row; how to solve internal conflicts over messaging, and inspire far more support; techniques for transforming your success rate with Trusts and Foundations; and the strategies Debbie used to double her Major Gifts results.

    If you’d like to get in touch or share this episode with other charities, thank you very much! We are both on Linked In.

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    30 mins
  • 188. The Comeback – Adapting strategy under pressure with Juliane Caillouette Noble
    Dec 15 2025

    In times of rapid change, all charities and social good organisations are having to adapt if we are to survive and continue to make an impact.

    The Sustainable Restaurant Association (SRA) has faced plenty of challenges in the last five years, given the turmoil that the hospitality industry has faced since the COVID pandemic. In December 2024, income was so low that the organisations’ very survival was at risk.

    One year later, they have had their best year to date, passing £1m in revenue. In this interview, Juliane Caillouette Noble, Managing Director of the SRA, shares the strategies they’ve used to achieve this stunning comeback. It includes lessons about adapting your strategy, the huge benefits of getting clear about who your ideal partner is, storytelling and how to hang in there during the tough times.

    We’d love to know what you think! And thank you so much for supporting our show, e.g. by sharing it with colleagues or on social media. We are both on LinkedIn.

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    28 mins
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