Hosted by Rob Woods, Bright Spot · 🇺🇸 US · EN · 194 episodes
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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.
Rob Woods, Bright Spot hosts Fundraising Bright Spots, a education show with 194 episodes published.
Most fundraisers and leaders have experienced it – the feeling sometimes that you’re not quite good enough, or that it’s only a matter of time before someone finds you out. It’s uncomfortable, and it can quietly limit wh
If your fire has dimmed a little lately, you're not alone and this episode is for you. Esther Kwaku shares powerful questions to help you get unstuck, reconnect with your why, and bring more joy and purpose back into you
When Future Dharma faced a £90,000 shortfall and possible closure, fundraising and communications director Kusalaraja had to act fast. And yet he found that what made all the difference was resisting the temptation to ru
That voice in your head - the one that says we don’t really stand a chance - is understandable but often wrong. And all too easily it creates a self-fulfilling prophecy. Bright Spot trainer Ben Swart shares what he’s not
If you've ever wondered whether a Giving Day might work for your organisation — or how to make an existing one even better — this is the episode for you. Mel Bushell is Director of Development at Winchester College and a
Relatively small shifts in what you say, and how you say it, lead to big differences in your fundraising results. Rob has always been fascinated by these distinctions and how they affect your applications, conversations
Every fundraiser knows the sting of a donor saying “no.” An invaluable skill is knowing when to step back and when to learn, adapt and try again. In this encouraging conversation, Sarah Tavener, Head of Global Philanthro
Obviously great fundraising involves building great relationships with your supporters and donors. But how do you do that in practice? One charity that has been making wonderful progress in recent years is Rennie Grove P
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 ex
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 ins
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 i
The biggest source of stress for most fundraisers is usually conflict with other teams in your organisation. What can you do to improve internal relationships and have your fundraising project succeed? In this episode Ma
As the funding environment becomes ever more competitive, being ambitious, open to opportunities and willing to adapt is extremely valuable for charities. Inspire to Ignite is a small, fast-growing not for profit organis
Leading and raising funds for a small charity is demanding enough. The stakes get even higher when you need to raise a lot more money for a capital appeal. The Berin Centre is a small community charity in rural Oxfordshi
Major Donors can make a huge difference to fundraising income, but fundraising with High Net Worth people can also be really challenging. Debbie Johnson has been making wonderful progress in her fundraising. In the year
Community fundraising is an invaluable income stream for many charities, both through income raised directly and all the value these relationships add in other fundraising areas. Punyapriya Singh is Senior Head of Suppor
Fundraising with trusts and foundations has become ever more competitive recently. What can you do to increase your success rate with these funders? Atul is a curious and shrewd fundraiser who has spent many years explor
Most fundraisers know how crucial it is to build genuine relationships with people who care about your cause. But doing it in practice can be far from easy! Amy Swart is a very experienced relationship fundraiser and is
There are plenty of really good books specifically about fundraising. We’ve also found it invaluable for fundraisers to read well-written books on related subjects. But which ones are worth your time? If you’re on the lo
How to change what’s not working. Sometimes in fundraising, things aren’t working, you feel overwhelmed, and you don’t know where to start. The excellent book Reset by Dan Heath is all about how to turn things around whe
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Debbie Johnson
Head of Talent and Skills · Premier Executive Recruiting
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Atul Kumar
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Lisa Greer
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Natalie Wood
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James Wright
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Paul McKenzie
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Adam Zmith
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Tom Hall
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Michelle Benson
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