Small Nonprofit: Fundraising Tips, Leadership Strategies, and Community-Centric Solutions
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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Mar 4, 2019 • 34min
Personal Development in a Changing Workplace with Hala Beisha
There are so many trends impacting the working world as we know it. Hala Beisha, principal and founder of Resilience Factor and certified Leadership and Executive Coach accredited by the International Coach Federation, reveals findings from her study that can help prepare you and your team to become more agile in the workplace and to grow and adapt to the changing work environment.Liked this episode? Have an idea? Send us a text HERE :)Support the show
Feb 25, 2019 • 41min
Government Relations 101 with Chris Holz
Issues happen at any time and to anyone. We often see organizations pick up the phone in a crisis, calling for help when things change at the government level. In this episode, Chris Holz, seasoned public affairs executive and one of the top 10 lobbyists at Queen’s Park, teaches us about the foundations of government relations, how to build it into your practice and how to develop your relationship with different levels of government BEFORE a crisis happens.Liked this episode? Have an idea? Send us a text HERE :)Support the show
Feb 18, 2019 • 43min
How to Hire Right the First Time with Maria Rotundo
Have you ever felt bewildered by a new hire, who seemed fantastic on paper and in interviews but just wasn’t what you expected? How much time and resources to charities waste with bad hires? It’s not your fault - most people are really bad at making effective hiring decisions. Maria Rotundo, Professor of Organizational Behaviour and Human Resource Management at the Joseph L. Rotman School of Management at the University of Toronto, helps us find the right candidates, onboard them and help them grow within our organizations.Liked this episode? Have an idea? Send us a text HERE :)Support the show
Feb 11, 2019 • 34min
Board Fundraising for a Non-Fundraising Board with Emma Lewzey
It can be scary to ask your board members, who are already giving so much of their time and attention, to think about board fundraising, especially if they aren’t recruited to be a fundraising board. In this episode, Emma Lewzey, national chair of the Fellowship for Inclusion and Philanthropy and president-elect of the world’s largest Association of Fundraising Professionals chapter (Toronto), deep dives into board education! Learn all about how to engage your non-fundraising board in a way that's comfortable for them, setting them up for success and demystifying fundraising WITHOUT asking them to bring out their Rolodex.Liked this episode? Have an idea? Send us a text HERE :)Support the show
Feb 4, 2019 • 36min
monthly giving with Ashleigh Saith
Everyone (especially small organizations) LOVES monthly giving. It embodies the “set it and forget it” mindset. It’s the instant pot of the fundraising world. In this episode, Ashleigh Saith, Annual Programs Manager at Home for Few Rehabilitation Hospital Foundation, breaks down why you should invest in monthly giving and gives actionable advice on how to leverage your monthly giving program while keeping your donors and your beneficiaries happy!Liked this episode? Have an idea? Send us a text HERE :)Support the show
Jan 28, 2019 • 42min
#DonorLove with Jen Love
Donor love is an area where small nonprofits can actually stand out and be exceptional. But what is it exactly, what does this look like in practice and why is it important? In this episode, Jen Love, a partner at Agents of Good and fundraising guru, teaches us all about donor love and gives us practical and easy ways you can develop better relationships with your donors!Liked this episode? Have an idea? Send us a text HERE :)Support the show
Jan 21, 2019 • 47min
Fundraising Refresh with Simon Scriver
With the start of a new year, we’re going back to basics - fundraising basics. In this episode, we chat with Simon Scriver, fundraising coach, consultant, and host of Simon Scriver’s Amazingly Ultimate Fundraising Superstar Podcast in Ireland. Fresh off your new year's resolutions, we’ll help you keep your fundraising promises to yourself and help your organization thrive.Liked this episode? Have an idea? Send us a text HERE :)Support the show
Dec 10, 2018 • 24min
Grow or Bust? The Future of Small Nonprofits
The very first season of The Small Nonprofit is coming to a close and we’ve rounded up all of our guests for a very special episode! There is a huge emphasis on growth for all nonprofits, but especially small ones. It’s almost an obsession. How do we grow more? How do we raise more money? What happens if we don’t grow this year? All this got us thinking - is it grow or bust? What happens when a small nonprofit doesn’t grow? Is there a shelf-life for small organizations? We decided to get some of our guests to weigh in on this topic, including Paul Nazareth, Heather Nelson, Matt Fullbrook, Adil Dhalla, Vanessa Chase Lockshin, and Avery Swartz.Liked this episode? Have an idea? Send us a text HERE :)Support the show
Dec 3, 2018 • 59min
The Future of Work with Anil Patel
Many organizations are stuck with a donor database sitting on a server somewhere, a website that they can’t update themselves or files saved in random places where no one can access them. It can be overwhelming when searching for the right option to create systems and technology to enable our teams to do the best work they can do. Anil Patel, co-founder of Timeraiser and GrantBook, shares three steps you can take today to save your organization both time and energy so you can get more work done.Liked this episode? Have an idea? Send us a text HERE :)Support the show
Nov 26, 2018 • 46min
How to Apply Social Innovation to Your Small Nonprofit - with Geraldine Cahill
Social innovation can be a bit of a buzzword but there’s a lot that organizations can earn and do around it without diving into the deep end. This week Geraldine Cahill, co-author of Social Innovation Generation and manager of programs and partnerships at Social Innovation Generation National (SiG), who shares how you can think about social innovation in a way that impacts your organization’s day-to-day work AND how you think about changing the world.Liked this episode? Have an idea? Send us a text HERE :)Support the show
