Charity Questions by DSC Directory of Social Change

Struggling to hit your fundraising goals? This new episode is packed with actionable tips to help you take your fundraising to the next level! Michelle Benson, a seasoned fundraising professional, shares her insights. Learn how to:
Turn Donors into Advocates: Discover the power of relationship building and how to cultivate loyal donors who become your biggest cheerleaders.
Quality over Quantity: Focus on building strong relationships with a smaller group of donors rather than chasing a large number of one-time donations.
Master Social Media Fundraising: Leverage LinkedIn to connect with potential donors in a genuine and impactful way. It's not about the hard sell, it's about adding value!
Listen now and transform your fundraising strategy!
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In this episode, George talks with AI expert Helen Olszowska and dives deep into the impact of AI on the charity sector.

Here’s a glimpse of what we learn:

A Gap Between Sectors: While the commercial sector embraces AI, charities lag behind due to concerns about data privacy, transparency, and limited resources.

Unlocking Potential: AI offers incredible opportunities for charities. Imagine using AI to analyze data for better fundraising strategies or automating tasks to free up staff time for impactful work!

The Power of Chatbots: One exciting example is the use of chatbots to answer donor questions and provide basic support, saving charities money and enhancing donor experience.

AI is a powerful tool with the potential to revolutionize charitable giving. But charities must approach it strategically, considering both risks and benefits.

To celebrate Mental Health Awareness Week, on this episode, George had the chance to speak with Sarah Hughes, CEO of Mind, the UK’s leading mental health charity.

In the episode, Sarah talks about her background and what inspired her to pursue a career in mental health, the leadership values she uses as the leader of a big mental health charity, the challenges faced by female leaders, and more!

Charity Questions is back! after a little break, we continue with our monthly podcast episodes! On this one, we have the privilege to chat with Giles Pegram, a fundraising consultant with three decades of experience as a Fundraising Director.

In this episode, George chats with Andy Ellis, Business Development Manager at Staying Put.

Charity Questions is a new podcast run by the Directory of Social Change where our guests will answer any question you have (and send us) about the charity sector.

In this episode, George will be talking with Mike Hudson, author of Managing without Profit.

And remember to send us your questions for our next episode!