Corporates to the rescue? Or perhaps not. Why corporate fundraising may not be the saviour the sector is banking on

In the current funding perfect storm, are corporates the superhero that will save the sector with their deep pockets and desire to appear good? In this episode we dive into whether corporate fundraising is really the saviour many charities hope for. We hear insights from companies: from the frustrations and horror stories to what actually makes partnerships work, explore mismatched expectations, the power dynamics between sectors, and why respect and professionalism matter as much as brand or size. And we uncover what you need to do if you are going to make corporate fundraising work for your charity.

In this episode, we confront the For Impact sector’s greatest taboo: its uncomfortable relationship with class. Who holds the power, who is silenced, and why your accent still seems to matter. Is the sector ready to face its own class problem? We speak with Dorothea Jones, Alex Evans and Duncan Exley to find out the answers.

There’s no denying that charity endings – especially organisational ones - are extremely hard. The emotions that are tied up in charities, the expectations of service users and donors, the weight of responsibility that lies on the shoulders of leaders and the board – these are not easy issues to navigate.

In this episode we talk to four guests to help us understand why endings are so hard, and how to have a good one. Iona Lawrence, Chief Deceleration Officer at the Decelerator; Richard Litchfield, Chief Executive of Eastside People; and Alison Lucas and Lizzie Bentley Bowers, Executive Coaches and co-authors of Goodbye.