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

Further Together: Fundraising Strategies for Nonprofit Organizations
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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 stewardship advice assumes you have a team, a budget, and time to hand-deliver flowers to every donor. This episode is for fundraisers who have none of those. You'll learn five stewardship strategies that work for small teams a... more

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What does your annual report say about your volunteers? If it's a headcount, a total of hours, and a dollar figure for how much they "saved" you, Jessica Pang-Parks has some thoughts. Most EDs don't set out to treat volunteers as fr... more

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Perfectionism doesn't feel like fear. It feels like caring. But underneath the reviewed-a-hundred-times email is usually one thing: fear. In this episode, Maria talks with leadership coach Tessa Bridge about why leaders mistake cont... 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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Recent Guests

Lenny Sweeney
Executive Director at SHORE Centre; experienced fundraiser
SHORE Centre
Episode: First-Time EDs: The Messes, the Fear, and What Actually Helps
Brandolon Barnett
Chief Innovation and Philanthropy Officer with Giving Compass
Giving Compass
Episode: Donors Can't Find You. Here's How to Fix That.
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
Caitlin McBride
Certified fundraising executive
Independent fundraising professional / consultant
Episode: Why Hiring a Fundraiser Too Soon Is Costing You More Than You Think
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

Host

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 States3 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 States3 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 States3 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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Volunteers Aren't Free Labour: Ethical Volunteer Stewardship for Executive Directors
Q: What is an executive director's role in volunteer stewardship?
The host and guest explain that EDs must prioritize ethical volunteer engagement, bring in dedicated volunteer engagement professionals, and ensure volunteers are treated as whole people with mission-aligned tasks, comprehensive training, and risk management considerations. This approach contrasts with viewing volunteers as mere cost savers or disposable labor.
Donors Can't Find You. Here's How to Fix That.
Q: What are the actionable things that listeners can take away today to improve discoverability with AI and cloud tools?
Start by framing yourself as an innovator, empower others to innovate, and run regular digital presence audits to ensure data is readable by AI; leverage AI-assisted tools to draft and update content, and create structured data on your website to improve how search engines and AI systems interpret your impact.
Nonprofit Collaboration Tips For Growing a Small Nonprofit
Q: What impact have you seen from programmatic collaborations at food banks or similar nonprofits?
Programs that integrate services (e.g., food banks partnering with mental health and employment training providers) expand reach, unlock new funding, and create social enterprises that provide jobs for beneficiaries, illustrating how collaboration can transform service delivery.
Nonprofit Collaboration Tips For Growing a Small Nonprofit
Q: What are the practical first steps for executive directors to start collaborating without overwhelming themselves?
Start with one or two like-minded partners, choose organizations that share your values, and begin with low-lift activities such as cross-promotion, joint newsletters, or referral pathways to gradually build trust and demonstrate value.
Family Foundations & Private Philanthropy: Why Spend-Down Foundations Are Different
Q: What are the benefits you've seen from a spend-down model?
Key benefits include aligning funds with community needs more rapidly, enabling large, strategic investments, and creating a healthier donor-to-community feedback loop by prioritizing impact over legacy preservation.

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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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