195. Fortune Favours the Bold Fundraiser, with Ben Swart

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 noticed when fundraisers decide to truly commit. With examples, he shows that although committing doesn’t guarantee fundraising success every time, it absolutely increases your chances of winning. Why? Because the moment you decide to really go for that valuable funding application or ideal partnership, you gain three advantages over the many other organisations that haven’t done so. You find courage you didn’t know you had, creative ideas you wouldn’t otherwise have thought of, and a persistence that outlasts setbacks.  If there’s a fundraising or career opportunity you want to really go for, this episode is for you.