{"type":"rich","version":"1.0","provider_name":"Transistor","provider_url":"https://transistor.fm","author_name":"Let's Talk Fundraising","title":"Small charities, donor joy and fundraising readiness - with Emma-Louise Singh and Emma Low, Nova Fundraising","html":"","width":"100%","height":180,"duration":4144,"description":"Small charities make up around 96% of the UK charity sector, but despite their scale and impact, they can often feel overlooked in wider sector conversations.In this episode of Let’s Talk Fundraising, Tim Beynon is joined by guest co-host Rob Cope, Executive Director of Membership and Operations at CIOF, to explore the realities of fundraising in small charities ahead of Small Charity Week.Rob shares insights from his role as Chair of Citizens Advice Lewisham, discussing the growing pressures on local charities, the importance of community-rooted support, and why small charities remain the “fabric of society”.They’re also joined by Emma-Louise Singh and Emma Low from Nova Fundraising for a practical, honest and uplifting conversation about what it really takes to fundraise successfully as a small charity.Together, they discuss: Why fundraising readiness matters  The Nova Octagon for effective fundraising  Building donor joy and donor love  Why small charities often outperform larger organisations on supporter relationships  The challenges of grant fundraising in today’s climate  Collaboration, storytelling and community fundraising  Legacy fundraising for small charities  How to avoid burnout and focus your limited capacity where it matters most  The importance of networking, peer support and finding your “tribe” There are also brilliant practical examples throughout the episode, from handmade donor thank-you gifts to transformational partnerships and community storytelling.Meet the guestsEmma-Louise Singh, Director, Nova FundraisingEmma-Louise has more than 15 years of fundraising experience across both large national charities and small grassroots organisations. Having built fundraising functions from scratch within small charities, she is passionate about helping organisations grow sustainable income, strengthen supporter relationships and build fundraising confidence. Her background includes individual giving, events and legacy fundraising.Emma Low, Director,...","thumbnail_url":"https://img.transistorcdn.com/GmBgIIqSUorBeYxki7odusZ-2Fn0GR7l_HfVFNsqjB4/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:400/h:400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS8wZmZm/N2M1ZTRmYjZkZTYw/MjgyNGIxZjRjYWY4/MGMzMS5qcGc.webp","thumbnail_width":300,"thumbnail_height":300}