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…

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 Can…

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, bro…

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 ha…

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…

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 fundr…

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 lo…

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 Asia…

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 E…

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, …

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 t…

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 …

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 bu…

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…

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…

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 …

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…

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 …

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…

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…

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

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.

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. …

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…

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

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

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

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

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

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 t…

Rob Cope Director of the legacy charity consortium in the UK, Remember a Charity talks legacies, campaigns and how to change behaviour

Success can mean many things for different people. And for many its the traditional symbols - house, car, money. In this episode Businessman, entrepreneur and author Tim Johnson shares how, having built two multi million pound business’s and then an accident and personal setbacks, forced him to rediscover the meaning of success. Tim is the author o…

In this episode Birmingham Children’s Hospital Fundraising Team rediscover and connect to find moments of inspiration. Finding and sharing stories, they explore how to take personal responsibility to be inspired and together share their personal tips to become connected, focused and deliberate about finding inspiration to be better fundraising lead…

Howard Lake shares his story from fundraiser to digital pioneer and founder of UK Fundraising, the worlds first web resource for professional fundraisers. In this episode, Howard and Stephen challenge fundraisers to do more to embrace the digital opportunities before them

Canadian school children at a literary festival in Toronto share their insights and joy with Stephen George on what it takes to get a story right so you turn the page, make an impact and connect

In this episode Scott Gray, Managing Director at Rapidata, explores the relationship charities have with suppliers, how working together makes the difference, how its time for testing and why innovation should flourish

The 10 most essential values, skills and qualities that makeatruly great all round fundraiser are shared by Stephen George inacountdown of must haves to help people become abrilliantfundraising leader

In this episode we get to hear directly from committed donors who have left a gift in their will or have given their time and money already. They talk of their joy, pride and love for their charity UNICEF and share advice on what matters

At the age of 21 Lauren fundraises for the Carers Trust. Her own experience and story as a young carer and her journey to find support and a role are shared in this episode, including some advice for new fundraisers who want to make a difference

Getting to the root a problem first before designing a solution is true of all of us. In this episode, Stephen George talks to legacy fundraisers to get their take on the problems they face to raise more money for charities from gifts in wills

In this episode, Lucy Gower from Lucidity talks about her learning and path to innovation, and the challenges for charities today to innovate

Good Leaders sits at the crossroads between non-profit leaders and entrepreneurs. It aims to help non profit leaders become more entrepreneurial, more creative, raise more money and change behaviour and to give entrepreneurs an insight into doing more good in their lives and with others. In this episode, host, Stephen George, an experienced non pro…