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PODCAST

Do More Good podcast

Kenneth Foreman & James Wright

The Do More Good podcast is a light-hearted discussion on professional development and fundraising in the charity sector. Kenneth and James cover a range of topics and bring in guests from the industry to share their experience and insight. An informal conversation recorded in pubs in central London. Pull up a chair, grab a drink and join us. Thank you for listening.

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All Episodes

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Episode 56: The power of making an impact with...

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2020/06/23

“There's a fine line between success and failure“Recorded before lockdown struck, although Kenneth was prepping by packing for cub camp, this episode features the star of many a fundraising case study - Mr Richard Turner. We hear about how he's always learning and the power of making an impact. The boys get a lesson in Major Giving and securing big-money deals over tapas dinners. We're let in to a secret around the perfect pitch and the power of being passionate. Our Fundraiser of the Year talks us

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Episode 55: Talking Parkrun with Tom Williams

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2020/05/22

“That’s amazing, how can we make it happen?“Surrounded by artisan crisps and speaking with his special Radio 2 voice, Kenneth pulls up a socially distanced chair from Tom Williams - the Chief Operating Officer for Parkrun Global. They talk through how Tom became involved in the Parkrun scene, set up the first northern event and staffed it full of hungover students. Joining them through his terrible internet connection but armed with a Top Gun quiz is James, who is keen to hear how they maintain

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Epsiode 54: The RED January journey with Hannah Beecham

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2020/05/05

“i just went on the ride with it“Our second lockdown episode involves a chat with the founder and CEO of the hugely popular RED January - Hannah Beecham. She talks about the passion project which overtook her evenings became the hugely successful phenomenon it is today. There’s the glamour of the film industry, why it’s nice for people to meet their heroes and the switch to a full time role. We learn how it feels when something really connects with an audience and the power of community, there’s

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Episode 53: The Power of Sport with Nick Keller

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2020/04/22

“It has brought us closer together“Stocked up on beer and biscuits, the boys jump into the deep end with a member of the global advisory board of the world economic forum on sport and society. With such a heavyweight guest we kick off with the round-the-block challenge and changing the batteries in a toy unicorn. Luckily Nick gets us back on track as we discuss the education system, how it could be changed and the opportunity at hand to do so. There’s a conversation about planning for growth,

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Episode 52: Going Global with Ken Burnett

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2020/04/07

“When are you going to get a proper job?“For our latest episode, Kenneth got to speak with the man who inspired his early forays into fundraising, the confirmed BDIF: Mr Ken Burnett. We go global to discuss 43 years as a fundraiser, how he started at the top and worked his way down. Ken tells us how he was sat furthest from the fire as a kid, came up with the name Action-Aid as a young man and his hopes for the next generation of fundraisers. James is inspired by a Japanese monk and gives a shout

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Episode 51: Getting together to talk events with...

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2020/03/17

“Being stuck in a goods lift at 4am.“Dragged from broadcasting house, television celebrity Kenneth Foreman joins James to talk about events with a true A-lister on the scene. Rebecca Elcome has done it all, working her way up from intern to director at some of the country’s biggest charities and setting up on her own. We learn the secrets to good packing, how to have confidence in your own abilities and why eventers are the most passionate members of the sector. The nice folder gets another mention,

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Episode 50: Talking Fundraising at the Do More Good...

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2020/03/03

"Every organisation needs a good front person."For the big fiftieth celebrations, Kenneth and James treat themselves to a day out at the graveyard of the Emirates Stadium watching the DMG Derby. As with any good docu-drama, we're on a journey. There's the pre-match build up from the loudest pub in London including our fantasy fundraising eleven. Then we're off to the ground to stick the CEO in goal and talk ambition, moving organisation and our favourite bosses and school bullies. There's superstar

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Episode 49: Ilana Jackman - from youth worker to...

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2020/02/18

"It felt ambitious and successful."The forty-ninth episode starts sensibly with talk of salmon racing and fundraising speedball before things go of the rails with the power of events fundraising and where it might lead; the language of fundraising, including its acronyms and jargon; the importance of collaboration plus the destination for top fundraisers between 1999 and 2008.Ilana Jackman joins us to talk about bringing in the big money and the psychology of news media. Kenneth drops out of the

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Episode 48: The benefits of coaching with Jo Stone

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2020/02/04

“lots of words and lots of waffle.“Multiple hat owner Jo Stone caught the train over to Borough this week to talk about her very linear career trajectory which led to Battersea Dogs and Cats Home, and from there the spark which led her to branch out into coaching with the many benefits that brings. Jo details the best motorbiking routes through London and female weight lifters, whilst James is all about the quality of luxury towelling and Kenneth picks up tips on how to spot a blagger.We find out

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Episode 47: On the Marie Curie couch with Emily and...

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2020/01/21

“he was up for the challenge.“In the comfy seats this week we’re joined by Emily and Marie from Marie Curie, basking in the success of their podcast ‘On the Marie Curie couch’ which has been praised by both serious critics and your not-so-serious presenters. Though I’d imagine you’re more likely to be convinced by people who don’t accidentally end up in Luton after a night out. We discuss which team audio should sit in, where the podcast came from and how someone transitions from studying Astrology

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Episode 46: The London Marathon with Hugh Brasher

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2020/01/07

“you’re a good duo, but you’re not that good.“To kick of 2020 we’re joined by Hugh Brasher, Event Director at London Marathon. He immediately takes the accolade of best-dressed guest before we discuss his early memories of the event and tales of how it all began in a pub before becoming the billion-pound fundraiser it is today. There are Valentine recommendations and tales of daring plus balancing marginal gains with big targets, and we’re not just talking about school sports day. Hugh talks to us

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Episode 45: Christmas with Do More Good

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2019/12/25

"Merry Christmas!"Twelve months, twenty four episodes, twenty five guests, four events and too many hangovers to recount, one we’d rather forget.It’s been quite a year at DMG Headquarters so Kenneth and James get together to chat through their highlights, offer some thanks and look forward to what 2020 might have in store. ---You can find us on www.domoregood.uk or follow us on Twitter and Instagram. Get in touch if you'd like to feature or star on the show. It goes without saying really but the

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Episode 44 - The start and the future of...

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2019/12/17

"At the time it was legal."The boys meet up with confirmed BDIF Howard Lake for the show this week and kick off with tales of poor sporting performance. We debate how many downloads are worth shouting about and end the show early before returning for an encore.There are the world's first websites, alternative careers and bending the rules in the pursuit of becoming a dot org millionaire. We talk upcoming birthdays, bringing diversity to the sector and decry the same old voices (ours) turning up

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Episode 43 - Live from IFC: The International...

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2019/12/03

"I am a recovering fundraiser"The Do More Good podcast goes international with a visit to the International Fundraising Congress. The boys arrive without tickets, offer film reviews and star on the big stage over three days in Amsterdam. There's also the latest in immersive tech at The Children's Society, learning how to attract the best talent and we discover which are the most generous nations on Earth. Kenneth wishes he had thought of that, James recovers from a hangover, we learn how to fake it

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Episode 42 - Live from IFC: Sue Morgan of the Tony...

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2019/11/26

“sweaty palms in the audience“Our second episode from the International Fundraising Congress was recorded early on the first day, just before our guest Sue Morgan was about to begin her opening presentation. James and Kenneth admit to their excitement for the days ahead, showing admirable restraint in not discussing the escapades of the night before. Then Sue talks about how the inspirational Tony Elischer would steal the show on the Big Stage, piling the pressure on for Kenneth’s afternoon slot.We

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Episode 41 - Live from IFC: Ben Swart on juggling...

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2019/11/19

"On vinyl, one for the collectors."In this week's episode, the boys sit down over a couple of beers (financed with the final pounds of bar mitzvah money) with friend of the pod, Head of New Business at NSPCC, Brightsport trainer and university dropout, Ben Swart. After a spectacularly unsuccessful career in PPI sales, Ben talks about his journey into fundraising, how he loves Esther Rantzen as much as the limelight and the practicalities of splitting his professional life between two jobs. We

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Trailer: Coming up from the International Fundraising...

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2019/11/15

Trailer: The Do More Good Podcast goes International from the IFC in Amsterdam. Listen in for a brief description as to why it's the only place to be in October. Our first episode will be hitting your headphones next week.

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Episode 40: Planning for the future of fundraising...

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2019/11/12

"I do have some gold hotpants"In our second episode from the Scottish Fundraising Conference the boys are starstruck by the Kylie and Beyonce of the conference circuit to hear about how we'll be working in 2029. We discuss mentors, playing politics and securing chartered status for fundraising. Kenneth commits to continuous learning and mastering Japanese at the age of 75, whilst James simply hopes that by that age they'll be over their hangover from the awards the night before. There's data, the

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Episode 39: Live from the IoF Scottish Fundraising...

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2019/10/31

Kenneth and James board the last train out of London for a couple of days in Scotland at the IOF Fundraising Conference at the beginning of October 2019. The episode includes interviews with attendees and presenters from across the spectrum of fundraising. We discuss community fundraising, crisis comms, presenting with more impact, managing fundraising teams, developing a fundraising strategy before wrapping up with the Gary and Gemma from the conference organising committee.Caution, may contain

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Episode 38: Matt Collins spills all on going agency side

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2019/10/08

“Darling, I’m on the 7.10“Our favourite emojis is a hot topic this week as we chat to Matt Collins about the career which led to him setting up his own agency. James takes a day off for a climate rally in order to avoid school whilst Kenneth is top of the class, earning his FA badges. Matt tells us how he dreamt of joining Childline as a kid then worked there as an adult. We admit to the temptation of working for profit, before adhering to Matt’s Dad’s wishes to do good, perhaps on the radio

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