Ep. 9 The Power of Good: Community fundraising insights with Young Lives vs Cancer

In this episode, our experts discuss fundraising engagement and what sparks individuals, groups and communities to take action and support charity's vital work.

Date Monday, 16 December 2024

The Power of Good, our popular podcast series explores social value in its many forms - how it's created, why it's important and the sheer power of giving back to our communities and our planet.

Hosted by Partner, Anna Phillips & Senior Associate, Marina Leigh, this podcast is for anyone who is interested in the impact positive actions can have on the world around us and the people within it. Through discussing pivotal issues and listening to heart-warming stories, our new series highlights how the power of good should always be valued.  

What's in this episode?

In this episode, our experts discuss fundraising engagement and what sparks individuals, groups and communities to take action and support charity's vital work.

Anna and Marina are joined by Emma Facey, Principal Director in Foot Anstey's Charities Team and Sophie Hartley, Fundraising Engagement Manager at Young Lives vs Cancer to discuss:

  • What motivates someone to be a community fundraiser?
  • What does the role involve?
  • Why are personal stories so powerful in motivating supporters to act?

Please note: This episode discusses experiences of child cancer sufferers which some listeners may find upsetting.

Podcast speakers

Guest Speaker


Community Engagement Manager | Young Lives vs Cancer

Useful resources

Access all previous episodes of our podcast via our dedicated The Power of Good podcast page.

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Ep. 9: Community fundraising insights with Young Lives vs Cancer