Fundraising Bright Spots

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 Peace Hospice. For instance, for their recent Big Give campaign they took on their biggest ever target… and they hit it in just over 24 hours. 
Laura Elliott, Head of Supporter Fundraising, talks about a range of effective strategies that have been inspired by listening to the Fundraising Bright Spots show. 
This conversation with Rob includes their approach to: stewardship; thanking; the 80/20 Principle; creating Wow Moments; and a culture of learning. She also describes a Gift Aid campaign that has so far inspired an extra 7% of supporters to opt in.
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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.
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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. 
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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. 
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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 Max Newton (Cerebra) and Lindsay Tilston Jones (Shelter) discuss with Rob Woods an approach that has hugely helped the success of their fundraising.
They explain that the most important resource in any charity is not people, but relationships between people. With examples, they share why it has made such a difference and practical tools that will help you improve the relationships you have with your colleagues too.
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