In this episode, “Why Fundraising Feels So Gross (And It Doesn’t Have To),” Mark Dobosz and Lucy Black unpack the messy, all-too-familiar dynamics that make fundraising feel like a transaction instead of a connection.
Over 40 minutes, they dig into real donor horror stories, the reasons fundraisers feel stuck, and what it takes to break out of the vending-machine mindset. Expect plenty of “you know what I mean?” moments, some insightful tips, and overall, a reset on what fundraising could be.
With warmth, humour, and sharp insight, Mark and Lucy explore a better way forward, one where giving feels like belonging. As Mark puts it: “The best fundraising doesn’t feel like fundraising at all. It feels like being part of something bigger than yourself.”
