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Charity Questions is a podcast run by the Directory of Social Change where our guest will answer any question that you have (and send us) about the Charity Sector.

Directory of Social Change


    • Apr 24, 2025 LATEST EPISODE
    • infrequent NEW EPISODES
    • 38m AVG DURATION
    • 26 EPISODES


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    Latest episodes from Charity Questions by DSC

    Charity Questions Podcast 3x03 | Interview with Rebecca Pooley from RP Connections

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 24, 2025 49:28


    In this episode George talks with Rebecca Pooley, Talent Partner (and Founder) at RP Connections. RP Connections is a recruitment firm, specialises in assisting smaller purpose-driven organisations, such as charities and social enterprises, with their hiring needs. From how AI is affecting recruiting processes, to tips for offering better job offers and tips for those who are also looking for employment, if you are in one of these processes, you can't miss this episode! Remember to send us your questions for our next episode!

    Charity Questions Podcast 3x02 | Interview with Janine Booth from Red in the Spectrum

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 24, 2025 33:02


    In this episode George talks with Janine Booth. She is a multifaceted individual, identifying as a Marxist, trade unionist, and socialist-feminist. She is an author, poet, speaker, and tutor. Janine is also a RMT ex-Executive member, affiliated with Workers' Liberty, and describes herself as Autie and Bi, as well as being a PUFC fan. Remember to send us your questions for our next episode!

    Charity Questions Podcast 3x01 | Interview with Sam Jayasuriya author of The Change Flywheel

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 11, 2024 35:03


    Like every September for the last 3 years, we've had a new season of Charity Questions Podcast! In this first episode, George had the chance to speak with Sam Jayasuriya, author of The Change Flywheel and a coach who has worked as head teacher for 20 years. Don't miss out on Sam's coaching model and how it can help leaders in the charity sector create meaningful change. Remember to send us your questions for our next episode!

    Charity Questions Podcast 2x10 | Fundraising success: Top tips from Michelle Benson

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 28, 2024 44:03


    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! #fundraising #charity #nonprofit #donors #socialmedia #success #MichelleBenson #CharityQuestionsPodcast

    Charity Questions Podcast - 2x09

    Play Episode Listen Later May 31, 2024 39:42


    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.

    Charity Questions Podcast - 2x08

    Play Episode Listen Later May 9, 2024 41:09


    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! Remember to send us your questions for our next episode!

    Charity Questions Podcast - 2x07

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 15, 2024 20:00


    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.

    Charity Questions Podcast - 2x06

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 5, 2023 43:09


    In this episode, George chats with Andy Ellis, Business Development Manager at Staying Put. And remember to send us your questions for our next episode!

    Charity Questions Podcast - 2x05

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 25, 2023 36:16


    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!

    Charity Questions Podcast - 2x04

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 30, 2023 24:10


    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 DSC Senior Researchers Rhiannon Doherty and Chester Howarth and DSC Director of Policy and Research Jay Kennedy about their latest report Grants for Good. And remember to send us your questions for our next episode!

    Charity Questions Podcast - 2x03

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 28, 2023 43:33


    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 the third episode, George will be talking with James Lewis, Founder and Chief Executive of Action For Elders. And remember to send us your questions for our next episode!

    Charity Questions Podcast -2x02

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 1, 2023 13:14


    Second season, second episode! In this episode, George will be talking with Ross Hardy, researcher at Directory of Social Change about his research work and his experience working at DSC.

    Charity Questions Podcast - 2x01

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 6, 2023 37:10


    Charity Questions is back! In the first episode, George will be talking with Robert Foster about understanding and quantifying your Social value.

    Charity Questions Podcast - 1x10

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 29, 2022 51:48


    The last episode of the season! George will be talking with Michael Norton, founder of DSC, about the charity sector and his latest book: Fixing the Planet.

    Charity Questions Podcast - 1x09

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 28, 2022 32:52


    In this episode, George talks with Stephen Cook, journalist and book author about the charity sector and journalism and his latest book - What Have Charities Ever Done For Us?

    Charity Questions Podcast - 1x08

    Play Episode Listen Later May 27, 2022 36:20


    In this episode, George talks with Eileen Browne, DSC Training Consultant, about well-being when you work remotely.

    Charity Questions Podcast - 1x07

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 21, 2022 41:48


    In this episode, George will talk with Neela Jane Stansfield. Neela Jane is a major gifts fundraising specialist with over 15 years of experience working with trusts, foundations and high net worth individuals. Neela Jane shares some fundraising tips and talks about her new book, Grants Fundraising.

    Charity Questions Podcast - International Women's Day

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 8, 2022 31:24


    This episode is dedicated to International Women's Day. Our host and DSC Senior Training Consultant, Cathy Shimmin, has a conversation with a few of the DSC female staff about gender equality and #BreakTheBias

    Charity Questions Podcast - 1x06

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 24, 2022 34:01


    In this episode, George and Debra talk about trusting your staff when they're working from home, leadership and software for monitoring remote working staff. Remember to send us your questions for our next episode!

    Charity Questions - Podcast 1x05

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 20, 2022 67:09


    In our first episode of the year, we have Ken Burnett, author, lecturer and consultant on fundraising, marketing and communications for nonprofit organisations worldwide. Ken will be answering your questions about storytelling, emojis, fundraising and shared stories about hiking the Camino de Santiago.

    Charity Questions - Holidays Special

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 9, 2021 6:50


    We made a special episode for this time of the year where our host George Knight gives you nine Charity facts to share at your family dinner or social gatherings when you say that you work for a charity.

    Charity Questions 1x04

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 24, 2021 49:09


    In this episode, our host George Knight, interviews Claire Routley and Richard Sved, co-authors of The Fundraising Strategy book. 

    Charity Questions 1x03

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 27, 2021 34:54


    In our third episode, we have Jay Kennedy, Director of Policy and Research at DSC. He will be talking about politics, research in the charity sector, and his experience working there.   And remember to send us your questions for our next episode!

    Charity Questions 1x02

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 30, 2021 45:03


    The second episode of Charity Questions podcast with Debra Allcock Tyler

    Charity Questions 1x01

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 24, 2021 49:14


    The first episode of Charity Questions, where our host George Knight will be asking your questions to DSC CEO Debra Allcock Tyler.

    It‘s a Battle on the Board

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 5, 2020 51:58


    Dr Andrew Purkis, Trustee at DSC, interviews Debra Allcock Tyler, CEO at DSC, about her new book and all things trustee related. 

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