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The Future of Fundraising & Community with Zoë Hoyte from Off the Fence
Season 2, Ep. 5
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This week, Lauren chats with Zoë Hoyte, Community Fundraising Lead at Off the Fence, about The Future of Community and Fundraising.
Off the Fence helps the socially excluded in Brighton & Hove. Their mission is to resist poverty, empower people and restore hope.
Zoë shares her journey in community fundraising and why she’s so passionate about making a difference. They discuss how local charities can thrive with the support of values-driven businesses and why partnerships like the one between Seed and Off the Fence matter so much.
She also shares some amazing stories and creative fundraising ideas that have brought people together. Plus the inside scoop on Seed’s annual volleyball tournament, a summer fundraising event for OTF that’s back on August 1st!
Whether you're a business owner looking to give back, a charity supporter, or just curious about how community fundraising is evolving, this episode has plenty of insights and inspo.
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