Good Leaders with Stephen George

Stephen George talks to Katherine Raskob, Chief Executive Officer of Fundraising Institute Australia, the largest representative body for the $9.9 billion charitable fundraising sector in Australia. Stephen and Katherine explore fundraising, the forces driving change, how to steer the sector and embrace new ideas. Previously Katherine, was Director of Communications & Customer Expe

Stephen George talks to Sarah Anderson, Senior Legacy Partnership Manager for the newly established Friends and Family Team at Cancer Research UK about her new and innovative role in legacies, on finding a career and place in the sector, searching for and finding talent and building new skills and using old ones. Sarah has worked in Legacies at Cancer Research UK for almost 5 years

Stephen George talks to Vinay Nair, co-founder and CEO of Lightful, a tech-for-good company working with charities, social enterprises and foundations looking to scale their impact through the power of technology. Vinay started the The Reclaim Social campaign, which has tapped into a growing sentiment of the need for positivity on social media, brought charities together with a nat

In this episode Stephen George talks to Caroline Riseboro is President & CEO of Plan International Canada, one of Canada’s largest charities working in over 70 countries to help children, especially girls. Caroline is well respected for being a champion of innovation and is credited with launching ground-breaking and award-winning campaigns that have engaged Canadians on some of

In this episode, Stephen George talks to Andrew Watt from the UK arm of specialist philanthropy healthcare firm Accordant Philanthropy, and former leading light at the Institute of Fundraising, the Association of Fundraising Professionals and the Association for Healthcare Philanthropy in the US. Andrew reflects on philanthropy and giving in the US and UK, his journey in leading me

In this episode, Stephen George talks with Viki Hayden Ward, Head of Fundraising at the British Youth Council. Viki shares how she built a fundraising programme from scratch, and her personal journey to grow and develop personally, with her team and board and to make a difference by giving young people courage and confidence. Viki started her fundraising career in 2011 in the world

Middle managers need love and attention if they are to do what needs to be done to make things happen. Coaching, nudging, counselling and direction. The leadership deficit affects middle managers. Unsure of those above they can’t shine for those that need them below. Looking sideways they find might find solace in their colleagues, so they often look like a gang, or a tribe huddl

After the murder of her ten-year-old daughter Rosie May in 2003, Mary Storrie turned personal tragedy into hope by creating a living legacy – the Rosie May Foundation (RMF) – an international children’s charity which helps children in crisis, especially girls. The foundation has established local NGOs in both Sri Lanka and Nepal, following the Asian Tsunami in 2004 and the 20

In this episode, Stephen George talks to David Mabaziira from Okusoka, a consultancy working with sectors and organisations to co-create inclusive cultures. David is a passionate advocate for all areas of diversity and inclusion. David has over 22 years’ experience as a communications practitioner and is a member of the Institute of Fundraising’s Expert Advisory Panel on Equali

In this episode, Stephen George talks to Tammy Zonker, President and Founder of Fundraising Transformed and Chief Philanthropy Officer at The Children's Center of Wayne County in Detroit. about how to find and bring your best self to where you work, how to keep your passion and commitment to something bigger, culture and small and large charities, brand and a fascinating story abou