Fundraiser safety and the donor code of conduct - with Antonia Brownlee

Fundraiser safety and the donor code of conduct - with Antonia Brownlee

From Let's Talk Fundraising by Chartered Institute of Fundraising

February 23, 2026 · 44 min · Season 2 · Episode 2

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This episode discusses fundraiser safety and the importance of donor codes of conduct with insights from Antonia Brownlee of Scottish Ballet.

Fundraiser safety takes centre stage in this crucial second episode of Let's Talk Fundraising, the official podcast from the Chartered Institute of Fundraising - the charity that champions a lifetime of impact, a career in fundraising. Host Tim Beynon is joined by guest co-host Damian Chapman - Chartered Institute of Fundraising trustee, founder of Fundraiser in the Room , and chair of ROGARE fundraising think tank - for an unflinching conversation about inappropriate donor behaviour, power imbalances in fundraising relationships and why donor codes of conduct are essential to creating safer working environments for fundraisers. The episode features an in-depth interview with Antonia Brownlee, Director of Philanthropy at Scottish Ballet, who shares the organisation's journey in developing and implementing donor guiding principles. Antonia discusses the challenges of addressing inappropriate behaviour, the importance of leadership buy-in, and the positive impact the guidelines have had across the entire organisation - particularly on dancers who engage with donors at events. Drawing on shocking research from ROGARE showing that 51% of fundraisers have experienced behaviour from…

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