Session Description: This one-hour session, led by John Godfrey and Edward Wong, will take the form of a facilitated roundtable clinic focused on the realities of cross-border fundraising, with particular attention to Asia while drawing on comparative insights from the USA, UK, and the Middle East. Designed as a consultation-style discussion rather than a traditional presentation, the session will create space for participants to share their experiences, challenges, and aspirations in an open, peer-informed environment.
Building on the idea of short consultations, the entire session will function as a structured, interactive clinic. Participants will be invited to briefly outline their international fundraising goals or barriers, after which John and Edward will offer tailored insights, prompt group discussion, and encourage shared problem-solving. This format ensures minimal sales content and prioritises practical value, relevance, and exchange of real-world perspectives.
There is clear and growing interest in understanding fundraising practices across Asia — particularly in China, Hong Kong, and Singapore — as evidenced by frequent enquiries over the past two years. This session responds directly to that demand, offering grounded insights into regional differences in donor behaviour, regulatory considerations, and relationship-building approaches, while also situating Asia within a broader global context.
Ultimately, the session aims to demystify international fundraising, surface common challenges, and equip participants with actionable ideas they can adapt to their own contexts. Attendees will leave with a clearer sense of opportunities, risks, and strategies for engaging donors across borders.