A podcast by the Environmental Funders Network (EFN). We work to create an effective, flourishing ecosystem of environmental philanthropy. Season two - The Environmental Fundraiser's Handbook The Environmental Fundraiser’s Handbook is a four-part video miniseries about what it means to be a “good” environmental fundraiser in these times with real stories, practical insights, and new ways of thinking about fundraising. Season one - Inspiring people A series to highlight the vital role of…
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Building community and wellbeing | The Environmental Fundraiser's Handbook, Ep 4
Welcome to The Environmental Fundraiser's Handbook . A four-part video miniseries about what it means to be a “good” environmental fundraiser in these times with real stories, practical insights, and new ways of thinking about fundraising. Burnout is now a systemic issue within environmental work and fundraising. So how can we protect and nurture better wellbeing as individuals and collectively as…
Creating meaningful relationships | The Environmental Fundraiser's Handbook, Ep 3
Welcome to The Environmental Fundraiser's Handbook . A four-part video miniseries about what it means to be a “good” environmental fundraiser in these times with real stories, practical insights, and new ways of thinking about fundraising. Fundraising is often framed around targets and transactions, but at its heart, it’s really about relationships. In this episode, we explore what it means to…
Understanding the bigger picture | The Environmental Fundraiser's Handbook, Ep 2
Welcome to The Environmental Fundraiser's Handbook . A four-part video miniseries about what it means to be a “good” environmental fundraiser in these times with real stories, practical insights, and new ways of thinking about fundraising. It’s easy to feel siloed as a fundraiser working on a particular issue or subject area. So how do we break out of our siloes and connect with the bigger picture…
Finding your voice | The Environmental Fundraiser's Handbook, Ep 1
Welcome to The Environmental Fundraiser's Handbook . A four-part video miniseries about what it means to be a “good” environmental fundraiser in these times with real stories, practical insights, and new ways of thinking about fundraising. How can fundraisers communicate environmental issues with honesty, clarity and hope? In this episode, we focus on how we move beyond fear-based or overly…
Scottish seaweed & environmental philanthropy | Inspiring People
The vast majority of seaweed in the world is currently grown in Asia however there’s a great opportunity in the northern hemisphere, and particularly on the west coast of Scotland which has pristine waters, with strong tidal flow and some protected spaces in which to grow seaweed. In this episode, Grace Yu (philanthropist and Trustee of the Aurora Trust ) speaks to: Alison Baker: Co-founder and…
Freshwater & environmental philanthropy | Inspiring People
Fresh water sustains all life on earth and freshwater systems should be vibrant and full of life, yet there’s been an extraordinary loss of freshwater species across the globe. Why is this and why has freshwater conservation not caught the attention of more funders and philanthropists? In this episode, Catherine Bryan, Trustee of Synchronicity Earth and the Environmental Funders Network and Chair…
Infectious diseases, nature & environmental philanthropy | Inspiring People
Listen to this fascinating international discussion with speakers dialling in from the Gambia, UK, Vietnam and Zambia: Dr Kris Murray , Associate Professor of Environment and Health, London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine; Anna Jones, Head of Forests, Greenpeace UK ; James Compton, Head of TRAFFIC’s Wildlife TRAPS Project ; and Markus Hofmeyr, Programme Officer for Wildlife Conservation &…
This episode focuses on the critical role of philanthropy in supporting efforts to eliminate toxics and chemical pollution from our environment in order to protect people’s health. Speakers are: Devika Waney - Trustee of Savitri Waney Charitable Trust Dr. Apolline Roger - Law & Policy Adviser, Chemicals Program Lead, ClientEarth Elizabeth Salter Green - Co-founder and Director, CHEM Trust Josie…
UK Overseas Territories, biodiversity & environmental philanthropy | Inspiring People
In this episode, Jonathan Hall, EFN UK Overseas Territories Strategy Advisor, and Sufina Ahmad, Director of the J ohn Ellerman Foundation , speaks to Dr Esther Bertram (CEO of Falklands Conservation ), Annick Jackman (Executive Director of the National Trust for the Cayman Islands ) and Hugh Raven (philanthropist) about the UK Overseas Territories. This fascinating conversation explores the…
Next gen environmental leaders & environmental philanthropy | Inspiring People
Award-winning author Robert Macfarlane , and Founder and CEO of Action for Conservation (AFC), Hendrikus van Hensbergen in conversation with two young environmental leaders. Robert chairs a lively discussion about Hendrikus’s first book for young people, How You Can Save the Planet , as well as AFC’s work and their groundbreaking youth-led nature restoration initiative in Wales, the Penpont…