Hi, I’m Rick Holland, founder and director of Confident Philanthropy, a London-based international consultancy aiming to change the way we think about giving and connecting.
Beginning my career in America, I’ve worked with global risk, human and animal rights orgs (Sinergia Animal, The Vagina Museum, VeganFTA, for example) and others in the USA, the UK and beyond: developing, implementing, and evaluating strategies to build impactful relationships with key supporters.
I was awarded a CFRE credential in 2005, and I’ve bloviated in Third Sector, the Morning Call and Medium among other publications, as well as appearing on TV and radio, including KOAT, KOB, Anglia TV, and BBC Radio.
In addition, I have presented at international symposia discussing my two great passions: raising the bar for supporter connection, and the Beatles. Oh yeah, I’m vegan too.
[And although it appears like I’m a complete newbie, I’ve participated in EA Global and London events since about 2019, and I’d love to learn about what you’re working on and how you focus your support.]
Hi Karolina, Neil, and Zoë,
First of all, thanks so much for your work, and for hosting an AMA. I’ve been continually impressed at the array of initiatives funded by the Animal Welfare Fund, as well as its team’s dedication.
My question is this (now that we are in the midst of the Giving Season time of year): when do you recommend donating to the AWF, and when to individual charities?
Rick