162. How to get the result you really want, with Rob Woods and Ben Swart

Fundraising Bright Spots

How do you get the result you really want for your fundraising project or campaign? How can you increase your chances of achieving your outcome when things are not working?

We all get stuck sometimes! When this happens, it pays to change our approach.

To help you get ideas Rob and Ben share three stories of charities who solved very difficult problems by doing things differently.

One was struggling to recruit volunteers…and took a risk which transformed their results. And when the citizens of a town were angry that a nazi march was due to take place through their streets, they responded creatively and had the last laugh.

And to improve her odds of winning a competitive partnership with a restaurant, one shrewd fundraiser decided to do things differently…and won a valuable partnership for her charity, for life.

Finally, Rob and Ben share three steps to help you be creative and brave in solving your own challenges.

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