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How Hard Can it Be?

by Philanthropy Squared Academy

Welcome to How Hard Can it Be? After working in and with the nonprofit sector for a combined forty years or more, we have seen time and again just how fundraising is minimised to a task, for someone, over yonder, to scroll a rich list and make an ask. After all, how hard can fundraising actually be? We believe that the single biggest catayst to increasing philanthropic giving is good fundraising. With this in mind, we’ve begun a collection of conversations with extraordinary individuals that wholly and radically embrace the art and the science of fundraising to power philanthropic giving. Each shares their unique perspective on what it takes to build a thriving culture of philanthropy. Please do send us your feedback: [email protected] We’d love to hear from you! Frankie & Marisa Philanthropy Squared Academy Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_bla

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Episodes

  1. Peter Winneke, generosity & legacy advisor, advocate for greater philanthropic giving and author.

    Send us Fan Mail This conversation is with Peter Winneke. Peter is widely regarded as one of Australia's leading voices in philanthropy and strategic giving. He has played a pivotal role in shaping modern philanthropy in Australia. Peter is a trusted advisor to many of Australia's wealthiest...

  2. Tim Dolan, CEO University of Hawai’i Foundation and Vice President of Advancement at the University of Hawaii

    Send us Fan Mail We’re delighted to be joined by Tim Dolan ,CEO, University of Hawai’i Foundation and Vice President of Advancement at the University of Hawaii, for a conversation about what fundraising looks like when relationships are at the heart of every major gift. Tim makes a thoughtful…

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  3. Anna Marsden, Managing Director, Great Barrier Reef Foundation

    Send us Fan Mail In this conversation, we’re joined by Anna Marsden, Managing Director of the Great Barrier Reef Foundation, and one of Australia’s most compelling voices in purpose-driven fundraising. In this conversation, Anna shares what it really takes to inspire generosity at scale: how to...

  4. Yvonne Zammit, executive in the arts and NFP philanthropy, sponsorship, government relations & communications

    Send us Fan Mail We are delighted to welcome Yvonne Zammit to this episode. Yvonne is an arts and non profit strategist and practitioner with over 18 years' experience in raising funds for some of Australia's leading arts companies including Sydney Symphony Orchestra and Opera Australia. Most...

  5. Louise Walsh, Founder & CEO, Walsh Capital

    Send us Fan Mail We are delighted to welcome Louise Walsh to this episode of How Hard Can It Be. Louise is founder and CEO of Walsh Capital, a bespoke, third-party capital raising business based in Sydney. Before launching Walsh Capital in 2021, Louise was the CEO of the Future Generation…

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  6. Louise Baxter, Chief Executive Officer & Executive Director, Starlight Children's Foundation

    Send us Fan Mail In this episode we’re thrilled to speak with Louise Baxter, CEO and Executive Director of the Starlight Children’s Foundation. Louise began her career in marketing in the corporate sector, transferring to the non profit world in 2001. She’s had over 17 year’s experience with...

  7. Kenneth Watkins AM, Director of Philanthropy, The Australian Ballet

    Send us Fan Mail Our guest for this episode is the wonderful Kenneth Watkins AM, Philanthropy Director at The Australian Ballet and probably one of Australia’s best known fundraisers in the arts. He has worked tirelessly for the Ballet for more than 30 years, 17 of those as a member of the...

  8. John Richardson, Director of audiences and development, Art Gallery of NSW

    Send us Fan Mail We are delighted to welcome John Richardson as our guest for our first episode. John has been a member of the Art Gallery of New South Wales executive team since 2014. He played a pivotal role in the success of the Sydney Modern Capital Campaign which raised over $150 million...

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ABOUT THIS SHOW

Welcome to How Hard Can it Be?

After working in and with the nonprofit sector for a combined forty years or more, we have seen time and again just how fundraising is minimised to a task, for someone, over yonder, to scroll a rich list and make an ask. After all, how hard can fundraising actually be?

We believe that the single biggest catayst to increasing philanthropic giving is good fundraising. With this in mind, we’ve begun a collection of conversations with extraordinary individuals that wholly and radically embrace the art and the science of fundraising to power philanthropic giving. Each shares their unique perspective on what it takes to build a thriving culture of philanthropy.

Please do send us your feedback: [email protected] We’d love to hear from you!

Frankie & Marisa

Philanthropy Squared Academy

Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_bla

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Philanthropy Squared Academy

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Welcome to How Hard Can it Be? After working in and with the nonprofit sector for a combined forty years or more, we have seen time and again just how fundraising is minimised to a task, for someone, over yonder, to scroll a rich list and make an ask. After all, how hard can fundraising actually...

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