"Much done, much more to do."This episode features the CEO of the Football Foundation, Robert Sullivan. The former consultant, special adviser and Strategy Director at the FA began his new role in early 2020, deciding how to best invest in the grassroots game with funding from the government, the Football Association and the Premier League. The boys kick off with a dose of nostalgia and a controversial theory about Scotland then we discuss how careers are like bouldering - developing skills, looking for opportunities and leaps of faith. Robert describes how his career took him from funder to investor, in the biggest transfer of the week. We talk alignment of strategy, crafting the perfect CV, power, relationships and influence. We spend two billion pounds and make a bid for the world cup without waiting for people to put their hands up for help - as often those who need it most, can't. ---You can find us on www.domoregood.uk or follow us on Twitter and Instagram. Get in touch if you'd like to feature or star on the show. It goes without saying really but the episodes contains our opinions - essentially things we overheard in meetings, stole from presentations and read in magazines. Thanks for listening.

Do More Good podcast

Episode 79: Football Foundation CEO Robert Sullivan on applying your experience to a sector that drives your passion

"Back then it was so... awkward."Our guest this week is an award-winning mental health campaigner, film producer, public speaker, writer and vlogger. Jonny Benjamin was the star of an iconic mental health campaign, #FindMike - to reconnect with the man who had talked him out of jumping from a bridge in London six years earlier. Kenneth and James kick things off with the trivial matter of people who have changed their lives before we get onto social media, the longer-terms effect of the pandemic and the impact of a difficult diagnosis. We talk religion, the importance of language and going viral globally. Jonny explains how the story is still ongoing. There's the power of youth, working for the next generation and, as ever, how collaboration is the answer - all done in time for an ice cream.---You can find us on www.domoregood.uk or follow us on Twitter and Instagram. Get in touch if you'd like to feature or star on the show. It goes without saying really but the episodes contains our opinions - essentially things we overheard in meetings, stole from presentations and read in magazines. Thanks for listening.

Episode 78: Meeting people that change your life path with mental health campaigner and charity founder Jonny Benjamin MBE

"I need to make as much impact as I can."Episode 77 features Fleurie, the campaigner, Business Growth Director, BIMA100 winner, Bournemouth Uni 30 under 30, XTinction Rebellion member but not, it seems, the owner of a watch. We start with James making the case to ban ice skating and Kenneth admitting to some overzealous celebrating on the sidelines. Then there's how veganism sparked curiosity and a passion, then the confidence to pursue a path towards making an impact. We talk about the boring charity sector, how we're all getting woke and the skill of the master networkers. From there we're on to the ultimate VIP Club for purposeful brands, acquiring B-Corp status and the benefits it brings. There are tips on crafting an inner circle of organisers, what needs to change, including the war with the fridge before finally, James reveals the new merchandise line. ---You can find us on www.domoregood.uk or follow us on Twitter and Instagram. Get in touch if you'd like to feature or star on the show. It goes without saying really but the episodes contains our opinions - essentially things we overheard in meetings, stole from presentations and read in magazines. Thanks for listening.

Episode 77: Making an impact with Fleurie Forbes-Martin

"If it doesn't spark joy then we don't do it."James and Kenneth are struggling to say Participatory Giving in our latest Spotlight episode. We’re joined by Natasha and Markella, who have no such problem as they describe Camden Giving’s mission to end local poverty and inequality in Camden. They tell us how volunteering, participatory funding, resident decision-making and employment opportunities are key in creating equality, and how they’ve leant that the way these things are delivered is key.---You can find us on www.domoregood.uk or follow us on Twitter and Instagram. Get in touch if you'd like to feature or star on the show. It goes without saying really but the episodes contains our opinions - essentially things we overheard in meetings, stole from presentations and read in magazines. Thanks for listening.

Spotlight Episode 12: Participatory grant giving with Natasha and Markella

"It's a heart not a head thing."We like to delve into careers at the Do More Good podcast and this one is packed. From a childhood on the road to encouraging more women into politics, years spent in the Dalai Lama’s Tibetan community and working at the Jo Cox Foundation. Catherine Anderson is the Executive Director of the London Marathon Charitable Trust and joins us with her story. We start with the revelation that James can’t make a tea, Kenneth loves diving in at the deep end and the calling of public service. Catherine describes her nomadic childhood and the skills it gave her. We talk leadership training, the lack of any and why it’s important to try.Catherine tells us about breaking down the barriers of other’s privilege, whilst also recognising your own. She encourages us to thank our MPs, realise that nothing is permanent and describes how she always follows her heart - especially when you simply have to visit a literary festival in south-east Asia because it’s the right thing to do.Edit: We’re delighted to report that since recording Catherine has now broken the 25 minute barrier.---You can find us on www.domoregood.uk or follow us on Twitter and Instagram. Get in touch if you'd like to feature or star on the show. It goes without saying really but the episodes contains our opinions - essentially things we overheard in meetings, stole from presentations and read in magazines. Thanks for listening.

Episode 76: The calling of public service with Catherine Anderson, Executive Director of the London Marathon Charitable Trust

"You don't need money, you need ideas."We’ve rolled out the red carpet for Tom Lemons this week, the head of the Talent & Influencer team at the NSPCC, responsible for winning and managing award winning high profile partnerships for the charity.Tom tells us how a stint working at the Big Issue Magazine, helping to save it from closure, sparked a passion for the third sector and led to his move to (according to Kenneth) the ‘most glamorous role in charity’. He now rubs shoulders with the likes of Geri Horner and Wayne Rooney, not to mention opening pop up shops for Harrods.We discuss the key skills required, why you don’t need a little black book and the importance of relationships. We have terrible chat up lines, 90s TV queens and how Kenneth became best mates with Wesley Snipes. There’s the similarities with corporate partnerships, dealing with agents and celebrity top trumps, plus learning the marketing mix, the move to an influencer model and the most important (and lucrative) phone call of Tom’s career. ---You can find us on www.domoregood.uk or follow us on Twitter and Instagram. Get in touch if you'd like to feature or star on the show. It goes without saying really but the episodes contains our opinions - essentially things we overheard in meetings, stole from presentations and read in magazines. Thanks for listening.

Episode 75: Managing Celebrity Talent and Influencers with Tom Lemons

"Life is not a steady tempo"She is the Conductor-In-Residence with the Stavanger Symphony Orchestra, the inaugural Female-Conductor-In-Residence at the Welsh National Opera and principal conductor of the St. Woolos Sinfonia. She was the first woman to win the Guido Cantelli, won the Sir Georg Solti International and is our latest guest on the Do More Good podcast. Kenneth immediately takes the opportunity to audition whilst James relives some further embarrassment from his youth, before Tianyi tells us why she loves Wales and clocking up the airmiles. There’s the pressure of creating a masterpiece on the fly, developing resilience and the power of compassion. We talk teaching methods, how to command a room and becoming a trailblazing rolemodel for future generations. The boys bag a ticket to Tianyi’s next performance, Kenneth takes the dog walk high-brow and we hear Mozart’s latest hit in an absolute classic of a DMG.---You can find us on www.domoregood.uk or follow us on Twitter and Instagram. Get in touch if you'd like to feature or star on the show. It goes without saying really but the episodes contains our opinions - essentially things we overheard in meetings, stole from presentations and read in magazines. Thanks for listening.

Episode 74: Compassion in Leadership with Orchestral Conductor Tianyi Lu

"It's been like holding on to a rocket ship"We’re talking to Nick Burne, the founder and CEO of Givepanel, not to mention the former manager of The Dead Lovers and passionate burger fan. We kick things off by delving into our first posts on new media, getting into debt and being interviewed by your future wife. Nick tells us about how he went looking for a drummer, had an epiphany at Wembley Stadium and realised the power of the internet. There’s his first desk job and being forced centre stage by the tsunami. We hear about how you can go from selling your sister’s toys on commission to raising a fortune through digital for charities and the importance of investment. Nick explains how aligning with Facebook is both a strength and a weakness. We buy a helicopter online, learn some harsh lessons on taking products to market, return the shopping trolley and try to give billionaires a good press. Kenneth is branching out into fashion and we all celebrate a pretend birthday.---You can find us on www.domoregood.uk or follow us on Twitter and Instagram. Get in touch if you'd like to feature or star on the show. It goes without saying really but the episodes contains our opinions - essentially things we overheard in meetings, stole from presentations and read in magazines. Thanks for listening.

Episode 73: Realising the scalability of the internet with Nick Burne, Give Panel CEO

"A well-oiled slick machine."This week we're introducing Claire, the newest member of the Do More Good crew. Claire tells us about her holiday and her first impressions of behind the scenes at the show.We talk about her background in fundraising and her objectives for the future. We go in to what she wants to get out of it, the determination of fundraisers and why you should jump into a side-hustle. She's read the brand guidelines and has already booked her first guest (it's a good one). Kenneth tells us about his weekend saying hello to strangers and James maintains a formal attire. Choo choo.---You can find us on www.domoregood.uk or follow us on Twitter and Instagram. Get in touch if you'd like to feature or star on the show. It goes without saying really but the episodes contains our opinions - essentially things we overheard in meetings, stole from presentations and read in magazines. Thanks for listening.

Spotlight Episode 11: Introducing the new kid, Claire James

"Football clubs are born from the community in which they are based"We’ve made a strong start to our sixth season, speaking with CEO of the Liverpool FC Foundation, Matt Parish. He keeps possession for the longest answer in Do More Good history as he entertains the boys with his tale from South London PE Teacher to Community Champion for one of the best-known brands in the world. We hear about how Matt’s career went from balls, bibs and cones to begrudgingly donning the suit. There’s a recognition of how a club owes its fans, collaborating with the neighbours and unexpected generosity from supporters far further afield. We have 12 hour road trips and local slang, plus gossip on meeting Jurgen Klopp and which players are the first to step forward. Matt tells us how the club stepped up and picked up the phone during the pandemic, the work they do in the city and his plans to do more globally. Kenneth goes full Geordie, James avoids a playground beating and we make a plea to Messi. ---You can find us on www.domoregood.uk or follow us on Twitter and Instagram. Get in touch if you'd like to feature or star on the show. It goes without saying really but the episodes contains our opinions - essentially things we overheard in meetings, stole from presentations and read in magazines. Thanks for listening.

Episode 72: The importance of supporting your local community with Liverpool FC Foundation CEO, Matt Parish

"Aged fourteen I was selected to play for England"The boys impress this week’s guest with tales of their sporting prowess before Junior talks about how his career as a professional footballer with Tottenham and England sparked a passion to help transform the lives of young children faced with adversity growing up as he did.There are the confessions of a class clown, developing resilience and importance of stability in young lives. We hear how the Sports Connections Foundation are celebrating their tenth anniversary but the founder still feels like he learns every day on a charity apprenticeship. We also find out about staring on a classic TV show, choosing between Burkina Faso and Aiya Napa, plus just how easy it is to represent your county in hockey. Role models, the importance of good teachers and the lies they tell on Wikipedia all get a mention before Kenneth heads off to blow out the candles on his birthday cake. ---You can find us on www.domoregood.uk or follow us on Twitter and Instagram. Get in touch if you'd like to feature or star on the show. It goes without saying really but the episodes contains our opinions - essentially things we overheard in meetings, stole from presentations and read in magazines. Thanks for listening.

Episode 71: Tottenham Forward turned Charity Founder with ex-pro footballer Junior McDougald

"Making a dent in the universe"James’ ninth meeting of the day turned out to be the best as the boys sat down with Charmaine Griffiths, that’s Dr Charmaine Griffiths - CEO of the British Heart Foundation. We talk about going back to your old company, returning your leaving present and getting down to the business of steering an organisation through the biggest global crisis in modern times. There’s the art of applying scientific principles to your work, having a curiosity about the wider world and the lifeline of a whatsapp group. Kenneth stokes some healthy competition with a former guest, James wonders about the fiercest rivalries in charity and Charmaine makes her case for the finest in the land. There’s identifying priorities, flexible working, continuous learning, setting boundaries and ultimately making your mark on the universe. ---You can find us on www.domoregood.uk or follow us on Twitter and Instagram. Get in touch if you'd like to feature or star on the show. It goes without saying really but the episodes contains our opinions - essentially things we overheard in meetings, stole from presentations and read in magazines. Thanks for listening.

Episode 70: From the Lab to the Boardroom with Dr Charmaine Griffiths, CEO of the BHF

" I knew nothing about business. Nothing."We spent International Women’s day chatting with Jane Binnion - founder of The Growing Club, published author and saviour to a particularly badly behaved goldfish.Jane supports women through a not-for-profit organisation that provides an extensive range of skills training and opportunities, using a creative and alternative peer support model. We talk about the injury which prompted her to start the club, how she hates to see waste of any form and cancelling holidays to support her community. Jane gives us a lesson in Arabic, describes how feeling safe is key to learning and explains she dreams of going to the Christmas Party incognito. She was the perfect guest for IWD and even managed to get through the hour without swearing. ---You can find us on www.domoregood.uk or follow us on Twitter and Instagram. Get in touch if you'd like to feature or star on the show. It goes without saying really but the episodes contains our opinions - essentially things we overheard in meetings, stole from presentations and read in magazines. Thanks for listening.

Episode 69: Helping women thrive with Jane Binnion

"Brands are making it a lot easier to do good."It’s a longer Spotlight episode to usual but when the content is this good, you’ll understand why. Amy Hutchings joins us from Open to talk about Purpose-Led Brands and how they are disrupting the third sector. We’re talking about brands who do it well, making a real difference to the world through your weekly shop, and whether that is a bad thing. There’s chat on the future, how we are seeing a blurring of the lines between companies and charities plus partnerships between the two.Amy finishes with a rallying call for a sector rebrand, leading the charge in a homemade dragon suit.---You can find us on www.domoregood.uk or follow us on Twitter and Instagram. Get in touch if you'd like to feature or star on the show. It goes without saying really but the episodes contains our opinions - essentially things we overheard in meetings, stole from presentations and read in magazines. Thanks for listening.

Spotlight Episode 10: Purpose-Led Brands with Amy Hutchings

"If you want to start something, you have to love it"Expelled twice from school, our guest this week set up his first company at university and has processed over £100m for charities since. We’re talking about the importance of impact and 72 hour database marathons.---You can find us on www.domoregood.uk or follow us on Twitter and Instagram. Get in touch if you'd like to feature or star on the show. It goes without saying really but the episodes contains our opinions - essentially things we overheard in meetings, stole from presentations and read in magazines. Thanks for listening.

Episode 68: Changing perceptions of the sector with Chester

The Do More Good podcast is a light-hearted discussion on professional development and fundraising in the charity sector. Kenneth and James cover a range of topics and bring in guests from the industry to share their experience and insight. An informal conversation recorded in pubs in central London. Pull up a chair, grab a drink and join us. Thank you for listening.

hubhopper

Do More Good podcast

hubhopper