
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
| Publishes | Weekly | Episodes | 338 | Founded | 8 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | CareersBusinessNon-Profit | |||

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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 you need to know. Fundraiser turnover is one of the most disruptive events a sma... more
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A burnt-out Executive Director doesn't just affect themselves. The team feels it. The culture shifts. The bold, brave decisions that your community depends on? They stop happening. And yet, so many EDs stay well past their limit bec... more
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Most nonprofits are good at issuing apologies, but terrible at actually changing. There's a difference between saying "I'm sorry" and doing the work of repair, and that gap is exactly where trust goes to die. In this episode, we get... more
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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? In this episode, Maria Rio makes the case that donor-centric fundraising isn't just a valu... more
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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!
This podcast is great. I am learning a lot and it is a really enjoyable listen, too!
I love Maria’s real talk style. This is the kind of podcast where you can come as you are!
If you are looking to grow your nonprofit there are major gems shared all throughout this podcast show.
Thank you for sharing such tangible action steps for small nonprofit fundraising. Have only listened to a few episodes but the value of knowledge shared is immense and so helpful.
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This show centers on practical fundraising strategies and leadership guidance for small nonprofits, with a strong emphasis on ethical, community-centric approaches. Episodes cover topics like digital fundraising, donor engagement, storytelling, governance, burnout prevention, and practical scaling of programs through models like fractional fundraising and licensing. Guests are practitioners and experts who bring hands-on frameworks, real-world case studies, and actionable steps that listeners can implement quickly. A standout throughline is transforming fundraising from transactional appeals to relationship-driven, values-based practices that honor donors, staff, and community voices. The format frequently features interview-led discussions... more
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Recent guests on this podcast include:
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3. Anne Coleman
4. Karen Leies
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