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Fundraising Bright Spots

Rob Woods

Booking Overview

Interview-led fundraising and nonprofit podcast featuring practical conversations with charity leaders, fundraising specialists, coaches, authors, and social-enterprise practitioners. Agencies could credibly pitch experienced fundraisers, nonprofit executives, donor-engagement experts, fundraising trainers, and mission-driven founders with useful case studies or proven techniques; booking difficulty is likely low because the show favors accessible professionals over major public figures.

Metrics

Episodes: 200

Frequency: Weekly

Rating: 4.9/5.0

Estimated listeners: 100 - 1,000

Gender skew: Neutral

Listener location: United Kingdom

YouTube: 208 subscribers

Instagram: 396 followers

Contact Information

Publicly listed emails

events@brightspotfundraising.co.uk

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Host

Rob Woods - Author and award-winning fundraising trainer focused on helping charities and nonprofits raise more money.

Booking Intelligence

Booking Requirements

low
Typical Credentials:  
Fundraising leaders, nonprofit professionals, coaches or trainers, authors, and mission-driven founders with relevant practical expertise, demonstrable results, or a useful case study.
Required Achievements:  
Authored or co-authored relevant books, Held senior fundraising or nonprofit leadership positions, Founded or led mission-driven initiatives, Developed practical methods or training for fundraisers and leaders

Recent Guest Discussions

Karla Starr - Communicating Charitable Impact Through Numbers, Donor Appeals, Grant Proposals, And Emotionally Compelling Data.

Paul McKenzie - Clear Communication, Difficult Donor Conversations, Speaking Up, And Making Direct Asks In Fundraising.

Chris Murphy - Risk-taking, Innovation, And Practical Principles For Improving Fundraising Results.

Lara Roche - Impostor Feelings, Confidence, And Practical Tools For Fundraisers And Leaders.

Recent Topics

Nonprofit, Fundraising, Donor Engagement, Grant Funding, Fundraising Leadership

Episodes

Here's the recent few episodes on
Fundraising Bright Spots
:

No Budget? Keep Growing: How to Develop as a Fundraiser for Free, with Robin Peake

October 14, 2026

When did someone last invest in your growth as a fundraiser? If the honest answer is “not for a while”, you’re not alone. And the good news is, you don’t have to wait for a budget to start.Robin Peake, Director of Fundraising at Wycliffe Bible Translators, shares the low-cost and no-cost habits he has been using for years, and that have helped his team keep learning and keep improving results.This encouraging conversation includes: how to find a mentor without ever asking them to be your ment...

Numbers That Move, with Karla Starr

September 17, 2026

Charities rely on numbers to communicate impact. Yet year after year, supporters nod politely when you quote your statistics - without really understanding or feeling the profound meaning behind them. How can you translate your numbers so donors connect emotionally and feel moved to give?Rob was thrilled to talk to Karla Starr, co-author of the brilliant Making Numbers Count, to share techniques for bringing your most important numbers to life.  Whether you're writing grant proposals, donor r...

Say the Thing, with Paul McKenzie

September 02, 2026

Every fundraiser knows those conversations that get avoided. The donor meeting where the ask never gets made. The strategic mistake that goes ahead because we didn’t manage to speak up.Paul McKenzie from Giant Steps calls this 'being nice' as opposed to ‘being kind’. And he reckons it's costing you more than you think. In this refreshingly honest conversation, Paul unpacks why the bravest thing you can do is ask clearly, speak truly, and stop softening things because they feel awkward. He agr...

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Frequently asked questions

Here's some frequently asked questions for
Fundraising Bright Spots
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How do I get in touch with Fundraising Bright Spots?

Fundraising Bright Spots is hosted by Rob Woods. Its publicly listed email is events@brightspotfundraising.co.uk. For guest bookings, the host or producer is usually the best person to reach. Podseeker helps you find direct host and producer contacts and pitch from your own inbox.

What is the email for Fundraising Bright Spots?

The publicly listed email for Fundraising Bright Spots: events@brightspotfundraising.co.uk.

How many listeners does Fundraising Bright Spots have?

Podseeker estimates Fundraising Bright Spots reaches 100 to 1,000 listeners per episode. Only the publisher has exact numbers.

Who is an ideal guest for Fundraising Bright Spots?

Fundraising Bright Spots typically books working professionals with real expertise. Typical guest background: Fundraising leaders, nonprofit professionals, coaches or trainers, authors, and mission-driven founders with relevant practical expertise, demonstrable results, or a useful case study. Common among recent guests: Authored or co-authored relevant books; Held senior fundraising or nonprofit leadership positions; Founded or led mission-driven initiatives. Recent guests include Karla Starr, Paul McKenzie, and Chris Murphy.

How hard is it to get booked on Fundraising Bright Spots?

Low. A guest with relevant expertise and a clear angle for its audience has a realistic chance.

What topics does Fundraising Bright Spots cover?

Recent episodes cover Nonprofit, Fundraising, Donor Engagement, Grant Funding, and Fundraising Leadership. Pitch an idea tied to one of these topics and mention a recent episode.

Publicly listed emails

events@brightspotfundraising.co.uk

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