How Hard Can it Be?

Tim Dolan, CEO University of Hawai’i Foundation and Vice President of Advancement at the University of Hawaii

Send us Fan Mail [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2615915/fan_mail/new] 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 assumption. He also questions whether long-held models, like the traditional donor pyramid, still serve us today.  Tim is one of the most thoughtful voices in fundraising and is certainly, one of the most loved.

Anna Marsden, Managing Director, Great Barrier Reef Foundation

Send us Fan Mail [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2615915/fan_mail/new] 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 purpose. She generously offers lessons that go far beyond environmental giving; this is a conversation about impact, connection, and why the stories we tell truly matter.

Yvonne Zammit, executive in the arts and NFP philanthropy, sponsorship, government relations & communications

Send us Fan Mail [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2615915/fan_mail/new] 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.  We hope you enjoy this conversation  ---------------------------------------- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.

Louise Walsh, Founder & CEO, Walsh Capital

Send us Fan Mail [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2615915/fan_mail/new] We are delighted to welcome Louise Walsh to this episode of How Hard Can It Be.  Louise is founder and CEO of Walsh Capital, a bespoke, third-party capital raising business based in Sydney. Before launching Walsh Capital in 2021, Louise was the CEO of the Future Generation companies where she grew Australian stock exchange listed funds by $1 billion dollars in assets in just six years. Additionally, Louise’s illustrious resume includes roles at the law firm Allens, the Sydney Olympics, Sydney Symphony Orchestra, Artsupport Australia and Philanthropy Australia. Louise is widely regarded as one of Australia’s leading philanthropic advisers and fundraising experts.  ---------------------------------------- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.

Louise Baxter, Chief Executive Officer & Executive Director, Starlight Children's Foundation

Send us Fan Mail [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2615915/fan_mail/new] In this episode we’re thrilled to speak with Louise Baxter, CEO and Executive Director of the Starlight Children’s Foundation. Louise began her career in marketing in the corporate sector, transferring to the non profit world in 2001.  She’s had over 17 year’s experience with Starlight and has been leading the organisation since 2009. Louise steered Starlight through the immediate aftermath of the global financial crisis as well as through the Covid-19 pandemic and yet despite these signficant challenges, under her leadership Starlight’s revenue has grown exponentially. Louise is a stunning and ever so compelling example of a CEO taking on the role of Chief Philanthropy Officer. We hope you enjoy this conversation. ---------------------------------------- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.