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In this episode we talk to Marina Jones, Executive Director of Development & Public Affairs at the English National Opera and project lead on the history of fundraising for the fundraising think tank Rogare. Including:
- Why is a historical perspective on fundraising valuable?
- Is fundraising a particularly hidden part of the history of charity/philanthropy? If so, why?
- Are there useful practical lessons modern fundraisers can learn from their historical counterparts about techniques and approaches that work?
- Are there relevant historical lessons about some of the potential ethical issues that arise from fundraising?
- Can we find useful historical precedents for some of the recurrent criticisms of fundraising?
- How have fundraisers harnessed new communications technologies throughout history (e.g. printing, radio, telegraph, TV)?
- What role has commemoration and recognition of donors played in the history of fundraising?
- How have celebrities been used for fundraising purposes throughout history
- How far back can we trace the idea of using commercial approaches to raise money for charity?
- What role did fundraising play in bringing women further into the public sphere?
- What can we learn from portrayals of philanthropy and fundraising in literature or popular culture?
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