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

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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 ... more

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Most nonprofits lose more than half their donors after that very first gift, and it's rarely because those donors stopped caring. In this episode, Maria breaks down a simple, repeatable framework for keeping donors engaged long afte... more

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Nearly half of nonprofit Executive Directors are reporting burnout as a serious concern, and that number is climbing fast. In this episode, we dig into the Center for Effective Philanthropy's 2026 report and unpack what's actually d... more

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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 the sector real impact. This episode pulls back the curtain on how private phila... more

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Throwing spaghetti at the wall can't fix broken fundraising systems. On this week's episode of The Small Nonprofit Podcast, Maria Rio, a fundraising expert with over 15 years of experience, shares what it actually takes to turn acqu... more

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Caitlin McBride
Certified fundraising executive
Independent fundraising professional
Episode: The ED Burnout Crisis: New Data and How to Protect Yourself
Mike Todd
Consultant, Transform Philanthropy
Transform Philanthropy
Episode: You Don't Have to Love Donor-Advised Funds to Have a Strategy for Them
Brittny Wilson
CEO and founder of Rooted Hire, nonprofit executive search and interim leadership expert
Rooted Hire
Episode: What to Do When Your Fundraiser Quits to Maintain Momentum and Find the Right Candidate
Jocelyn Helland
Executive Director and leadership consultant who works with nonprofits on coaching, leadership support, and fractional fundraising
Independent consultant
Episode: Burnt-Out EDs (And What to Do Before You Reach Your Limit)
Chris Talbot
Communications lead for community-centric fundraising
Community-centric Fundraising (organization mentioned in transcript)
Episode: Sorry Isn't Enough: A 5-Step Framework for Nonprofit Accountability That Actually Repairs Harm
Anne Coleman
Director of Programs and Services for the Ontario Living Wage Network
Ontario Living Wage Network
Episode: Living Wages: How Nonprofits Can Adopt Dignified Work Practices
Karen Leies
President and CEO of The Seeing Eye
The Seeing Eye
Episode: Volunteer Engagement: Getting and maintaining large commitments
Dr. Keena Mosley
CEO and Chief Transformation Officer of Momentum Leadership Group
Momentum Leadership Group
Episode: Succession Planning for Executive Directors: When to start, and how to do it right
Christina Edwards
Founder of Splendid Consulting; host of the Purpose and Profit Club podcast
Splendid Consulting
Episode: Digital Fundraising: Finding and Converting Supporters into Donors

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Maria Rio
Host of The Small Nonprofit Podcast

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 116 ratings
  • Lifesaver as a new ED

    Maria’s podcast has helped get me through my first year as an ED of a small nonprofit.

    So many practical tips and actionable strategies to maximize your leadership and fundraising capacity.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    AlanaL727
    United States2 months ago
  • Great advice for small shops

    I lead a Foundation in the USA that supports girls’ education in Kenya. Maria’s topics and guests are always helpful. I look forward to listening to every episode when it drops and often share it with Board Members, so they can learn too. Keep up the great work and thank you!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Travelingsojomama
    United States2 months ago
  • Political Bias

    The host and guests should be more aware of their overt political biases. For anyone who works in non-profits or fundraising, any beliefs you hold personally should not be broadcast because that can reflect on the organization and may jeopardize your relationships with donors.

    Apple Podcasts
    3
    Christina412z
    United States2 months ago
  • Perfect for nonprofit leaders

    I lead a small nonprofit so this podcast couldn’t be more perfect for me. Listening helps me feel like I have team members to strategize on fundraising with me. Thanks for the work you’re doing to educate both fundraisers and funders!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Mm1278543
    United States5 months ago
  • Learning a lot

    This podcast is great. I am learning a lot and it is a really enjoyable listen, too!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    snofoam
    United Statesa year ago

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The host and guests are praised for candid, relatable discussions.
Listeners appreciate practical, actionable guidance tailored to small nonprofits.
The show is described as a must-listen for nonprofit leaders seeking real-world impact.
Episodes are seen as reliable resources for fundraising and governance strategies.

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You Don't Have to Love Donor-Advised Funds to Have a Strategy for Them
Q: What practical steps can an in-house fundraiser take to start attracting and stewarding DAF gifts more effectively?
Make your organization DAF-visible by using the term on your site and communications, ensure you acknowledge all DAF gifts promptly (even anonymously transmitted ones), build relationships with intermediaries, and provide clear options for donors to engage with your mission—especially by offering curated, three-name options when donors seek guidance from their DAF advisors.
You Don't Have to Love Donor-Advised Funds to Have a Strategy for Them
Q: Mike, what is a donor-advised fund and how does it differ from traditional giving?
A donor-advised fund is a giving vehicle where donors contribute assets now to receive a tax receipt, and then, over time, they provide advice on grants from the DAF. The actual donation happens when the asset is put into the DAF, and the grant happens when funds move from the DAF to the charity; nonprofits don't issue new receipts for those grants because the tax receipt was issued at the time of the initial donation.
Burnt-Out EDs (And What to Do Before You Reach Your Limit)
Q: What are the warning signs that an ED might be burning out, and how should boards respond?
Signs include reduced patience, health impacts, isolation, and disengagement; boards should build boundaries, support structures, and consider interim solutions to protect the mission and people involved.
Burnt-Out EDs (And What to Do Before You Reach Your Limit)
Q: How long were you in the ED role, and what did you learn that influenced your current work?
She explains starting young, serving for over two decades, and how burnout and culture shaped her pivot to interim leadership and advisory work.
Burnt-Out EDs (And What to Do Before You Reach Your Limit)
Q: Can you tell us a bit about your background and how you got into executive leadership in nonprofits?
Jocelyn describes her start in grassroots work, moving to Toronto, and her long career in ED roles, including her focus on coaching and fractional fundraising.

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This show centers on practical fundraising tactics, nonprofit governance, and community-centered approaches for small to mid-sized organizations in North America. Episodes frequently explore systems and processes—such as hiring readiness, succession planning, donor engagement, and volunteer stewardship—through the lens of ethical fundraising, anti-racist and anti-oppression practices, and sustainable leadership. A standout focus is bridging strategy with real-world execution: from building durable fundraising infrastructure and governance practices to implementing living-wage standards and community-driven program design. The format often features practitioner guests who share actionable frameworks, case studies, and hands-on guidance for E... more

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