
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 | 335 | Founded | 8 years ago |
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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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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 everyone up to fail, including the person you just hired. Before you draft that job descript... more
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The Changemaker Wellbeing Index reports that 31% of nonprofit workers experience food insecurity — and for frontline staff, that rises to 48%. The very sector working to end poverty is, in many cases, perpetuating it through its own... more
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Your volunteers are giving something money can't buy, and most nonprofits are treating that gift like an afterthought. When you start seeing volunteers through the same lens as major donors, the way you recruit, steward, and engage ... 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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