Networks, Talent, and Trust: The Foundations of Resourced Organisations

About this episode

This episode discusses the essential foundations for organizations to thrive under resource constraints, featuring insights on people development, networking, and effective storytelling.

What does it really take for an organization to survive and succeed when resources are tight and expectations are high? In this episode of IAF Continued Conversations, hosts Marike Groenewald and Clinton du Preez from Anew - a leadership and organisational development agency speak with campaign, strategy and fundraising expert Jonathan Moakes about the real foundations of a resourced organization. They explore why people development is not a luxury, how to grow networks beyond familiar circles, how credibility and culture attract support, and why effective storytelling is central to modern fundraising. Packed with practical insights, honest reflections and examples from political and civil society work around the world, this episode offers leaders clear direction for building resilient organizations with lasting impact.

People in this episode

Hosts: Marike Groenewald, Clinton du Preez

Guest: Jonathan Moakes

Topics covered

• organizational development
• fundraising
• networking
• storytelling
• leadership
• resilience

Keywords

• resourced organizations
• people development
• network growth
• credibility
• culture
• fundraising
• storytelling
• leadership

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Anew

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