Why do people give?

The one where we discuss what donors tell us about why they give with Amber Nathan

Have you ever wondered what really makes people give to charity – and why they sometimes stop? Well, we’ve got the answers for you in today’s episode of Two Ps on a Pod!

The second part of our Regular Giving discussion

If you’re looking for deeper insights into what’s working (and what’s not) in regular giving, Giles Pegram and I are back with Part Two of our deep dive into all things R

The one where we discuss Regular Giving

🎙️ In Today's Episode: A Deep Dive into Regular Giving Join us as we explore the fascinating subject of Regular Giving (RG) – from its origins in religious tithing

Why rebranding for the wrong reasons can cause more harm than good

Charity rebranding "is the easy way to fix the problem, rather than the real way to fix the problem…maybe the brand is its own worst enemy in that particular regard.”  T

Why has Relationship Fundraising Failed? With Ken Burnett

I'm back with another episode of Two Ps on a Pod with Giles Pegram CBE, and one of my favourite fundraisers, Ken Burnett. In today's episode you'll hear th

Interview with Paul Amadi MBE, Chief Supporter Officer at the British Red Cross

In today’s episode of Two Ps on a Pod, Giles and Mark meet up with Paul Amadi MBE, Chief Supporter Officer at the British Red Cross. In a wide-ranging discussion, we con

How do you learn what's the best thing to do in fundraising?

In our latest podcast, I’m back with Giles to look at how we – as a fundraisers – learn what we should be doing to engage donors and raise more money. One of the problem

Interview with Sir Peter Wanless, CEO of NSPCC

I’m pleased to be able to share Episode 2 of 'Two Ps on a Pod' with Giles Pegram CBE, where we had an incredible conversation with Sir Peter Wanless of NSPCC. W

The introduction to Two Ps on a Pod

I've got something special for you today! Over the past few years, I've recorded several Why Do People Give? podcasts with Giles Pegram CBE, which have always

The missing £5 billion one with Giles Pegram

Over the last month, I've shared a series of videos on LinkedIn looking at the reasons behind the fact that since 2005 we've seen individual giving income shrin

The Donor Participation Project with Louis Diez

Today's podcast features Louis Diez, the founder of the Donor Participation Project (DPP). Louis set up the DPP with a single goal – to try to reverse the decline i

Why do people give? The supporter experience podcast with Giles Pegram.

It’s been a while, but I’ve moved away from video back to the podcast for another great chat with Giles Pegram. Giles joined me to share his thoughts about what fundrais

The Legacy one with Richard Radcliffe

With legacy fundraising growing at a terrific rate, this was an important time to be able to chat with one of the world's most experienced legacy fundraisers, Richar

Talking to donors during the Coronavirus crisis with Amber Nathan

Today, I'm sharing the first feedback on a Bluefrog research study aimed at finding out what UK donors need from charities during the time of the Coronavirus crisis.

The Coronavirus special with Giles Pegram

This is unprecedented territory for fundraisers. Few of us will have experienced anything like this. To help people gets their immediate response into place - before pla

The Mid-Level one with Angela Cluff

This is a must-listen for anyone interested in mid-level donors. It's actually a must-listen for everyone, but particularly for those with mid-level donors within th

The one with Lyndall Stein

Lyndall is a remarkable fundraiser. Her experience includes setting up the UK fundraising operation for the African National Congress when Nelson Mandela was still in pri

The one with Ken Burnett

This was another treat for me. Ken remains a huge influence on my thinking and this is the first time I’ve been able to dig into who and what influenced him. We kick off

The one with Giles Pegram

Giles is one of the most successful fundraisers I know. He dramatically changed the fortunes of the NSPCC over the course of three decades, taking them from an income of