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People Inspired By Purpose - Purposely Podcast

Mark Longbottom
Philanthropy
Fundraising
Mental Health
New Zealand
Leadership
Community Support
Non-Profit Sector
Community Foundations
Education
Social Justice
Social Impact
Sustainability
Community Engagement
Community Development
Bipolar Disorder
Benevity
Wellbeing
Aotearoa
Covid-19
Community Empowerment

Speaking with people of purpose, those making the world a better place People Inspired By Purpose - Purposely Podcast amplifies the stories of inspirational people from across the Globe, philanthropy leaders, founders and CEO's of nonprofits, charities, for purpose business leaders as well social entrepreneurs. They are often inspired by their own experiences. Join the Purposely team www.purposely... more

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Latest Episodes

Welcoming Michelle Blau, General Manager at Fair Food, to Purposely Podcast.

Fair Food is a West Auckland food rescue charity that describes itself as the food bank to the food banks. It collects good, healthy food before it becomes waste and gets i... more

Welcoming Emily Trevail and Emily Murdoch, the duo behind Empower Fundraising, to Purposely Podcast.

Empower Fundraising is a Christchurch-based consultancy helping charities make fundraising clear, achievable and built to last. It started with a po... more

In this SHORT episode of Purposely, Intrepid Travelco-founder Darrell Wade joins us on why he sees everyone from staff to travellers as stakeholders in the business, why climate became impossible to look away from, and why corporate giving works best... more

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Emily Trevail
Co-founder of Empower Fundraising
Empower Fundraising
Episode: #304 'You're All Fundraisers' Emily Trevail & Emily Murdoch Empower Fundraising
Emily Murdoch
Co-founder of Empower Fundraising
Empower Fundraising
Episode: #304 'You're All Fundraisers' Emily Trevail & Emily Murdoch Empower Fundraising
Darrell Wade
Founder of Intrepid Travel
Intrepid Travel
Episode: SHORT 'Business, Travel and Climate' Darrell Wade Founder of Intrepid Travel
Jane Ide
Chief Executive of Akivo (the voice for charity leaders across the UK)
Akivo
Episode: #303 'Representing & Enabling Charity Leaders' Jane Ide, CEO at ACEVO
Simone Woodland
Co-founder of Circle Living, architect
Circle Living
Episode: #302 'Building Community By Design', Simone Woodland, Co-founder, Circle Living
Tara Arnold
Fundraising consultant
Unbound; Lloyds Bank Foundation (context in episode)
Episode: #300 'Working for Foundations, Advising Charities on Fundraising', Tara Arnold, Fundraising Consultant
Simon Bowden
Head of Philanthropic Services at Forsyth Barr
Forsyth Barr
Episode: SHORT 'When Giving Became Part of the Advice' Simon Bowden Head of Philanthropic Services at Forsyth Barr
Shruthi Vijayakumar
Coach, facilitator, educator; founder of Fire Circle
Fire Circle
Episode: #299 'Resource Follows Vision', Shruthi Vijayakumar, Coach, Facilitator and Founder, Fire Circle
Gary Stannett
CEO, Rio Ferdinand Foundation
Rio Ferdinand Foundation
Episode: SHORT 'What It Really Takes to Run a Celebrity Charity' Gary Stannett CEO Rio Ferdinand Foundation

Host

Mark Longbottom
Host of Purposely Podcast

Reviews

5.0 out of 5 stars from 51 ratings
  • Inspiring

    Great interviews with people helping make our world better for all. In big ways, in small ways, locally and nationally, something to learn and take with you in every episode.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Lord Ruphus
    United Statesa year ago
  • Purposely Inspires!

    I stumbled across Purposely a few months ago and found myself binge-listening to this wealth of inspiration. I really appreciate the emotion and energy of each person’s path of discovery. Thank you.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Susans MacBook Air - MAIN
    New Zealand3 years ago
  • A fantastic and consistent source of inspiration

    Mark has been at it, on the streets and in the airwaves so consistently. I love that the guests come from all over, international and still relevant for me in Aotearoa New Zealand.

    Apple Podcasts
    3
    Rudorudorudo
    New Zealand3 years ago
  • Incredibly Enlightening

    Mark has a great interviewing style, which allows his guests to speak from their heart about their passions. I particularly enjoyed the two-part episode with Tim Jones on my morning run.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Dan GTM
    Australia4 years ago
  • Fairshot Cafe

    A great episode! I felt like I was listening to my own story - but Bianca has made her training cafe dream a reality whilst I’m still plodding! Thanks for reigniting my motivation.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Lady Sarah of Rosedale
    New Zealand5 years ago

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Candid storytelling about purpose-driven work that translates into practical actions
Guests come from diverse regions and sectors, offering broad insights for social impact
Positive takeaway: inspiration paired with tangible fundraising and governance strategies
Consistent quality and engaging interviewing style that draws out personal narratives

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#304 'You're All Fundraisers' Emily Trevail & Emily Murdoch Empower Fundraising
Q: How do you describe the value of staying the course in fundraising investments?
Investing in longer-term fundraising streams, even with upfront costs, yields stronger donor retention and larger gifts over time, turning initial investments into durable revenue.
#304 'You're All Fundraisers' Emily Trevail & Emily Murdoch Empower Fundraising
Q: Why is fundraising considered a long-term relational process rather than a sales activity?
Because donors invest in the cause and want to see sustained impact; fundraising focuses on relationships, trust, and ongoing engagement rather than immediate transactional purchases.
#304 'You're All Fundraisers' Emily Trevail & Emily Murdoch Empower Fundraising
Q: What pain did you set up to solve with Empower Fundraising?
We wanted to help charities start fundraising in a more strategic, organized way, filling gaps where consultants often left after scaffolding the plan. We provide hands-on implementation and mentoring to ensure plans are actually executed, not just documented.
#302 'Building Community By Design', Simone Woodland, Co-founder, Circle Living
Q: How does the financing model work to keep housing affordable and allow people to join early?
The model uses a mix of loans, shared equity concepts, and off-the-plans purchases that reduce upfront costs; residents can join with smaller deposits while the broader community helps fund land and initial development, emphasizing ongoing collaboration and transparent governance.
#302 'Building Community By Design', Simone Woodland, Co-founder, Circle Living
Q: What were the early challenges in bringing this idea to life in New Zealand, especially with engaging developers and securing land?
The early phase relied on a combination of personal backing, creative investment structures, and community events to demonstrate momentum; trust and tangible engagement with potential residents and landlords were crucial, and the nine-month land-deposit strategy showcased creative financing and broad community involvement.

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What is People Inspired By Purpose about and what kind of topics does it cover?

The show centers on leaders and practitioners who are advancing social good through philanthropy, purpose-driven business, and nonprofit leadership. Episodes frequently explore impact-first funding, governance, fundraising, and sustainable models that blend charity with enterprise. Guests range from foundation executives and social entrepreneurs to charity CEOs and organizational turnaround experts, often sharing practical lessons on collaboration, responsible leadership, and measuring real-world impact. The format tends to mix personal journeys with actionable strategies, highlighting how purposeful work scales when people and communities are empowered to lead. A notable throughline is the emphasis on long-term stewardship, ethical funding... more

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1. Emily Trevail
2. Emily Murdoch
3. Darrell Wade
4. Jane Ide
5. Simone Woodland
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8. Shruthi Vijayakumar

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