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Small Nonprofit: Fundraising Tips, Leadership Strategies, and Community-Centric Solutions for Canadian and American Nonprofit

by Further Together: Fundraising Strategies for Nonprofit Organizations

Welcome to Small Nonprofit, the podcast designed for leaders, fundraisers, and advocates in the nonprofit sector who want to create real change. We provide small nonprofit organizations with strategies to enhance their fundraising campaigns, improve nonprofit governance, and implement ethical fundraising practices that resonate with today’s values-driven donors. Hosted by an experienced nonprofit consultant, Maria Rio, this show delves into the unique challenges of nonprofit fundraising and community-centric fundraising, providing tools for donor engagement and major gifts fundraising.👤 Who Should Listen?This podcast is perfect for anyone involved in a small nonprofit seeking practical advice on fundraising strategy, nonprofit leadership, and board accountability. Whether you're looking for innovative fundraising ideas for nonprofit organizations or trying to create an impact measurement framework that demonstrates your organization’s value, Small Nonprofit is here to guide you.🎤 Core Topics We CoverCommunity-Centric Fundraising: Learn how ethical fundraising practices can strengthen donor relationships, enhance donor engagement, and align your organization with values-based major giving principles. We’ll help you shift from a donor-centric model to one that prioritizes the community.Systemic Change and Governance: From participatory budgeting to nonprofit board of directors best practices, we explore how to navigate the nonprofit industrial complex and embrace structures that foster diversity in nonprofit leadership and board accountability.Preventing Nonprofit Burnout: Tackle topics such as nonprofit burnout prevention and learn how to cultivate a healthy, anti-oppressive work culture that supports your team’s well-being.Nonprofit Storytelling: Understand how to measure your nonprofit’s effectiveness through nonprofit impact measurement strategies and leverage nonprofit storytelling to create compelling narratives that attract donors.📣 Engaging Conversations and Real-World AdviceIn each episode, we bring you insights from experts in fundraising consulting, nonprofit grant writing, and capital campaign strategies. From interviews with fractional fundraisers and major gift officers to deep dives on fundraising tips and innovative fundraising ideas, we offer actionable advice that you can implement immediately to strengthen your organization’s impact.💰 Learn How to Build a Sustainable NonprofitEvery nonprofit leader faces the challenge of achieving financial sustainability. Our episodes address critical fundraising strategies for nonprofit organizations, providing insights on volunteer management, capacity building, and nonprofit marketing strategy. Gain access to tools that help you execute successful fundraising campaigns and build a foundation for long-term growth.🤝 Join the Movement for Systemic ChangeAt The Small Nonprofit, we’re committed to transforming the nonprofit sector from the ground up. Our focus on systemic change and community-centric fundraising aligns with our mission to support nonprofits in creating equitable, sustainable communities. By addressing topics like values-based decision making and nonprofit transparency, we’re working to build a more ethical, inclusive sector.❤️ Stay ConnectedSubscribe to Small Nonprofit on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube, or your preferred podcast platform. Don’t miss an episode as we explore everything from fundraising tips to nonprofit social media strategy, and learn how you can become a stronger advocate for your organization’s mission.

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Family Foundations & Private Philanthropy: Why Spend-Down Foundations Are Different

Send us Fan Mail Most nonprofits ask foundations for what they think a funder is comfortable giving, not what the mission actually needs to succeed. That gap is costing

Sep 8
24 min

Fundraising Strategy for Small Nonprofits: Building Acquisition and Retention Systems

Send us Fan Mail Throwing spaghetti at the wall can't fix broken fundraising systems. On this week's episode of The Small Nonprofit Podcast, Maria Rio, a fundr

Sep 1
35 min

Nonprofit Collaboration Tips For Growing a Small Nonprofit

Send us Fan Mail Small nonprofits are constantly told to do more with less. More fundraising, more reporting, more services, same tiny team. This episode flips that pres

Aug 25
22 min

First-Time EDs: The Messes, the Fear, and What Actually Helps

Send us Fan Mail Most leaders don't talk about what actually happens the day you walk into an ED role. They talk about the vision and the strategy, not the fact tha

Aug 18
20 min

Donors Can't Find You. Here's How to Fix That.

Send us Fan Mail Search engines were never built with equity in mind. The organizations that show up first are the ones with money for ads, not necessarily the ones doin

Aug 11
25 min

Values Alignment 101: The Fundraiser's Guide to Picking Funders

Send us Fan Mail Ever felt pressure to chase every funding opportunity that crosses your desk just because the deadline lines up and the dollar amount looks good? This e

Aug 4
22 min

Taking Care of the Caretakers: Compassion Fatigue Is Real and Here's How To Fight It

Send us Fan Mail Most nonprofits pour everything into the people and causes they serve, and forget the staff doing that work every single day. This episode flips the scr

Jul 28
21 min

You Don't Have to Love Donor-Advised Funds to Have a Strategy for Them

Send us Fan Mail Donor-Advised Funds (DAFs) are the fastest-growing way to give in Canada, the US, and the UK, and most nonprofits still don't have the words "donor

Jul 21
20 min

Plain Language, Real Impact: How to Communicate So Donors Actually Listen

Send us Fan Mail Posting on social media and hoping donations follow? You might be setting yourself up for disappointment. In this episode, we get into why social media

Jul 14
21 min

Getting Off the Grants Hamster Wheel: The Skills You Already Have to Diversify Your Funding

Send us Fan Mail If your fundraising calendar is back-to-back grant deadlines and event planning, you might be stuck on a treadmill that's working against you. Gran

Jul 7
21 min

What to Do When Your Fundraiser Quits to Maintain Momentum and Find the Right Candidate

Send us Fan Mail Your fundraiser just handed in their notice. Now what? Before you dust off that three-year-old job description and blast it out, there are a few things

Jun 30
26 min

Burnt-Out EDs (And What to Do Before You Reach Your Limit)

Send us Fan Mail A burnt-out Executive Director doesn't just affect themselves. The team feels it. The culture shifts. The bold, brave decisions that your community

Jun 23
23 min

Sorry Isn't Enough: A 5-Step Framework for Nonprofit Accountability That Actually Repairs Harm

Send us Fan Mail Most nonprofits are good at issuing apologies, but terrible at actually changing. There's a difference between saying "I'm sorry" and doing th

Jun 16
27 min

Donor-Centric Fundraising: The Real Price of Keeping Donors Comfortable

Send us Fan Mail You've been told that keeping donors happy is how you protect your revenue. What if that's actually the thing bleeding your organization dry?

Jun 9
31 min

Why Hiring a Fundraiser Too Soon Is Costing You More Than You Think

Send us Fan Mail Hiring a fundraiser feels like the obvious solution when revenue is tight and the need is growing, but doing it before you're ready can set everyon

Jun 2
21 min

Living Wages: How Nonprofits Can Adopt Dignified Work Practices

Send us Fan Mail The Changemaker Wellbeing Index reports that 31% of nonprofit workers experience food insecurity — and for frontline staff, that rises to 48%. The very

May 26
21 min

Volunteer Engagement: Getting and maintaining large commitments

Send us Fan Mail Your volunteers are giving something money can't buy, and most nonprofits are treating that gift like an afterthought. When you start seeing volunt

May 19
20 min

Succession Planning for Executive Directors: When to start, and how to do it right

Send us Fan Mail Most nonprofits don't have a succession plan for their Executive Director because the whole thing feels risky to bring up. What if the board thinks

May 12
21 min

Vu Le's Equitable Grant Making Continuum: Stop Wasting Time on the Wrong Funders

Send us Fan Mail Some funders are quietly draining your organization's capacity before they even decide whether to fund you. This episode breaks down the difference

May 5
22 min

Digital Fundraising: Finding and Converting Supporters into Donors

Send us Fan Mail If your nonprofit is still pouring most of its energy into grants and social media, this episode is your wake-up call. Email marketing is one of the mos

Apr 28
23 min

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