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

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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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Small nonprofits deserve BIG support. However, many fundraisers stumble while trying one to one relationships with major donors without it feeling fake, forced, or transactional.  Fundraising is not sales; it is matchmaking. At the he... more

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Growing your organization is about smarter, easier touchpoints. It’s about how small nonprofits can show up where people already are, build real connection, and grow a brand that attracts donors, partners, and advocates. 

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Storytelling is the heartbeat of nonprofit fundraising - and now, AI is giving organizations new ways to capture and share those stories while still keeping a human touch at the center. 

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Your top donors don’t just write big cheques; they could be folding newsletters in your conference room every Tuesday or serving on your board for the third consecutive year.

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Recent Guests

Christa Stelzmuller
Chief Technology Officer at Charity Water
Charity Water
Episode: Audience Building for Nonprofits
Gustavo Zylberg
Co-founder and CEO of Vitalcy, an AI powered alumni engagement platform.
Vitalcy
Episode: AI in Nonprofits: Re-engaging Your Community
Jonathan Meagher-Zayas
Global educator and nonprofit consultant
Episode: Why DEI Fails in Nonprofits (and How to Do It Right)
Tom Armitage
Runs a program called The Seed at the Guelph Community Health Centre, focusing on improving access to nutritious food.
Guelph Community Health Centre
Episode: Social Enterprise: Earned Revenue for Nonprofits
Veronica LaFemina
Founder and CEO of LaFemina & Co, a strategic advisory firm for nonprofits
LaFemina & Co
Episode: Nonprofit Leadership: Practical Tools to Reduce Burnout
Quilen Blackwell
Founder of Chicago Eco House and Southside Blooms, focused on sustainability and job creation in Chicago's underserved communities.
Chicago Eco House/Southside Blooms
Episode: From $0 to $2M! Scaling Nonprofits & Building Economic Resilience with Quilen Blackwell
Michelle Okere
Consultant focusing on organizational strategy, reconciliation, equity, diversity, and inclusion
Okere & Associates
Episode: DEI for Small Nonprofits: Getting REAL about Diversity, Equity & Inclusion with Michelle Okere
Michelle Benson
A LinkedIn expert with 30 years of experience in the nonprofit sector.
Episode: Fundraising on LinkedIn: Strategies for Small Nonprofits with Michelle Benson
Emma Lewzey
Expert in fundraising with 25 years of frontline experience
Episode: Major Gift Fundraising with Emma Lewzey

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Maria Rio
An experienced nonprofit consultant specializing in fundraising strategies and community-centric approaches, with a focus on enhancing governance and ethical practices within the nonprofit sector.

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 97 ratings
  • Real talk tho

    I love Maria’s real talk style. This is the kind of podcast where you can come as you are!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Diana FH
    United States2 years ago
  • A podcast for your toolkit

    If you are looking to grow your nonprofit there are major gems shared all throughout this podcast show.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    MariahMo
    United States2 years ago
  • Thank you for a wonderful resource!

    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.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    smccur
    United States2 years ago
  • Love this podcast!

    Cindy and I both serve small nonprofits, and I love how she and her guests break down what’s relevant—and doable—to this audience! When you’re resource-strapped and looking for advice and those who get it, this is the podcast to listen to.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Jordana_VoiceforGood
    United States3 years ago
  • Corporate Fundraising Building Blocks with Heather Nelson

    What a great episode! Heather’s extensive corporate partnership knowledge is incredible, and the rapport between her and Cindy creates a great discussion. I highly recommend for small org fundraisers to also take a listen, and the big shops too. 😉Everyone will have a useful takeaway.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Ash A H
    Canada3 years ago

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There is a strong emphasis on ethical fundraising practices and community engagement, with testimonials highlighting the show as a vital resource for small nonprofits.
Listeners appreciate the practical and actionable insights that are easily applicable to their work in nonprofits.
The host's interviewing style and the quality of experts featured are praised for providing in-depth understanding and relatable advice for listeners.

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Audience Building for Nonprofits
Q: What are the first few things that they should do to get more eyes on their brand?
It really depends on your audience. Know your audience, adjust your strategy to meet their preferences.
AI in Nonprofits: Re-engaging Your Community
Q: What do you think about their first steps? If they are like AI curious, or how can they integrate it into their work curious?
Gustavo suggests starting with a tool like ChatGPT to explore how it can make their job easier without overwhelming them.
AI in Nonprofits: Re-engaging Your Community
Q: Could you give us an example of an organization that you've seen do this really well?
Gustavo discusses how they've partnered with nonprofit camps to capture stories, building engagement and strengthening relationships.
Why DEI Fails in Nonprofits (and How to Do It Right)
Q: What do you think are some quick things that they can do to start identifying barriers, setting realistic goals, and taking those next steps?
Organizations should engage in conversations with team members about barriers and perceptions, consider conducting formal assessments, and strategically invest in both financial resources and talent to foster diversity, equity, and inclusion.
The Network Myth: A Hiring Red Flag
Q: What are other ways that we can find out if this person is a great fundraiser through the interview process?
Maria recommends focusing on strategies used for building relationships and understanding how fundraisers deepen those relationships instead of just relying on their personal connections.

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Focusing on the unique challenges faced by small nonprofit organizations, this podcast offers listeners practical advice on fundraising strategies, leadership development, and community engagement. Episodes explore various core topics such as community-centric fundraising, ethical practices, governance, and strategies for preventing nonprofit burnout. The host conducts insightful interviews with experts in the nonprofit sector, providing actionable advice that empowers nonprofit leaders and fundraisers to enhance their organizational impact and financial sustainability. The content is designed to resonate with values-driven donors and advocates, ensuring that it addresses the most relevant issues in today's nonprofit landscape.

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2. Gustavo Zylberg
3. Jonathan Meagher-Zayas
4. Tom Armitage
5. Veronica LaFemina
6. Quilen Blackwell
7. Michelle Okere
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