How Hard Can it Be?
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<p>Welcome to How Hard Can it Be? </p><p><br></p><p>After working in and with the nonprofit sector for a combined forty years or more, we have seen time and again just how fundraising is minimised to a task, for someone, over yonder, to scroll a rich list and make an ask. After all, how hard can fundraising actually be?</p><p> </p><p>We believe that the single biggest catayst to increasing philanthropic giving is good fundraising. With this in mind, we’ve begun a collection of conversations with extraordinary individuals that wholly and radically embrace the art and the science of fundraising to power philanthropic giving. Each shares their unique perspective on what it takes to build a thriving culture of philanthropy. </p><p> </p><p>Please do send us your feedback: hello@philanthropy2.com We’d love to hear from you! </p><p><br></p><p>Frankie & Marisa</p><p>Philanthropy Squared Academy</p><p> </p>
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Recent Episodes
June 18, 2026
Tim Dolan, CEO University of Hawai’i Foundation and Vice President of Advancement at the University of Hawaii
Send us Fan Mail We’re delighted to be joined by Tim Dolan ,CEO, University of Hawai’i Foundation and Vice President of Advancement at the University of Hawaii, for a conversation about what fundraising looks like when relationships are at the heart of every major gift. Tim makes a thoughtful case for listening as one of the core disciplines of major gift fundraising: understanding what donors care about, where their values lie, and how organisations can respond with authenticity rather than ...
May 14, 2026
Anna Marsden, Managing Director, Great Barrier Reef Foundation
In this conversation, we’re joined by Anna Marsden, Managing Director of the Great Barrier Reef Foundation, and one of Australia’s most compelling voices in purpose-driven fundraising. In this conversation, Anna shares what it really takes to inspire generosity at scale: how to bring donors on the journey, build trust, and turn urgency into action. It’s a thoughtful, honest look at fundraising as both an art and a responsibility. Anna is delightfully warm, insightful, and deeply grounded in p...
October 26, 2025
Yvonne Zammit, executive in the arts and NFP philanthropy, sponsorship, government relations & communications
<p>We are delighted to welcome Yvonne Zammit to this episode. Yvonne is an arts and non profit strategist and practitioner with over 18 years' experience in raising funds for some of Australia's leading arts companies including Sydney Symphony Orchestra and Opera Australia. Most recently, Yvonne was Executive Director of the Powerhouse Museum Capital Campaign where she was instrumental in securing a $20 million gift which is one of Australia’s largest donations to a cultural organisation. </p><br><p>We hope you enjoy this conversation </p><p><br></p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>
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- What is How Hard Can it Be??
<p>Welcome to How Hard Can it Be? </p><p><br></p><p>After working in and with the nonprofit sector for a combined forty years or more, we have seen time and again just how fundraising is minimised to a task, for someone, over yonder, to scroll a rich list and make an ask. After all, how hard can fundraising actually be?</p><p> </p><p>We believe that the single biggest catayst to increasing philanthropic giving is good fundraising. With this in mind, we’ve begun a collection of conversations with extraordinary individuals that wholly and radically embrace the art and the science of fundraising to power philanthropic giving. Each shares their unique perspective on what it takes to build a thriving culture of philanthropy. </p><p> </p><p>Please do send us your feedback: hello@philanthropy2.com We’d love to hear from you! </p><p><br></p><p>Frankie & Marisa</p><p>Philanthropy Squared Academy</p><p> </p> - How often does this podcast release new episodes?
This podcast updates daily.
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