How can small charities weather tough economic times using  'value for money' principles?In this episode Bianca chats to UK researchers Dr Carl Evans and Dr Nigel Jackson from Plymouth University about their two research projects f...

It's time to bust some non-profit myths!In this episode, Bianca and Kirsty bust four commonly-held myths about small charities in 2024, covering topics such as how small charities handle finances, whether they should use bequests, socia...

In a post-Covid world, where events and community fundraising has become less reliable and much more challenging. More and more charities are shifting their focus up the donor pyramid a little to major donors.In this episode, Bianca bre...

Small But Mighty is back for a sixth season! In this opening episode, hosts Bianca and Kirsty share key trends small non-profits need to be aware of in 2024.With economic and cost of living pressures being seen globally, it's more impor...

Australian fundraising legend Peter Dalton joins Bianca to talk about his latest book, Giving Hope: The Journey of the For-Purpose Organisation and Its Quest for Success.Peter tackles a set of six fundraising dilemmas, and expl...

In our charity world, ‘overheads’ is a blanket term for any expenses a non-profit has, that aren’t program costs. In this episode of Short Stuff, Bianca shares why there's often too much emphasis on the issue of overhead expenses, w...

It's time to bust some non-profit myths!In this episode, Bianca and Kirsty bust four commonly-held myths about small organisations in the non-profit sector in 2022, including whether fundraising is trending down, if social media still w...

The COVID-19 pandemic has shifted the grants and funding landscape for non-profits.In this episode, Bianca talks to grants expert, Lindy Fentiman from Strategic Grants about new trends in grants landscape and how small non-profits can b...

With so many recent changes on the Meta platforms – Facebook and Instagram – social media can be a discouraging space for small non-profits right now.In this episode of Short Stuff, Kirsty shares why Instagram can still work for small c...

Creating social change is a goal of many small non-profits. but it's not an easy task.In this episode, Kirsty chats to Rhen Soggee, Executive Director and Co-CEO of ActNow Theatre, a socially conscious theatre company in Adelaide that's...

An annual supporter survey is a great way to check in with your donor base each year. It gives non-profits an opportunity to connect and learn more about donors, both as individuals and collectively.In this episode of Short Stuff, Bianc...

2021 was a challenging year for many small charities, particularly for digital and peer-to-peer fundraising. Peer-to-peer fundraising events were heavily affected during covid lockdowns, but virtual events have proved very successf...

What a rollercoaster of challenges 2021 has been for small non-profits! It's also been a year where small non-profits have shown themselves to be small but mighty: adapting to challenges, succeeding during a global pandemic, and em...

Social media is an important part of every small non-profit’s digital arsenal, but often leaders of small organisations can find it hard to make time to engage on social media.In this episode of Short Stuff, social media specialist &...

Small charities are often more in touch with their donors than larger charities, and starting out in their fundraising efforts can be challenging on many fronts.So, what can small charities do to ensure they are acting ethically?...

When we're working tirelessly in the for-purpose space, it's important to find inspiration and hope from other sourcesIn this episode of Short Stuff, Bianca Crocker shares four books that are essential reads for non-profit leaders.<...

Dr Chrisanta Muli's grandmother didn't get past grade two in school. So her mother was raised her with a determination to ensure her daughter and granddaughter didn't suffer the same fate.Fast forward to her generation and Chrisanta is ...

It's time to bust some non-profit myths! In this episode Bianca and Kirsty bust four commonly-held myths about small organisations in the non-profit sector, covering contentious topics like whether charities should make a profit, operat...

Prue Ingram began her career as a speech pathologist. Fast forward 20 years and Prue is an experienced CEO and leader in the non-profit sector, leading international development organisation, Assisi Aid.Prue shares her leadership journe...

Just because you’re a small charity, doesn’t mean you should exclude major donors from your fundraising strategy.In this episode of Short Stuff, Bianca explains why some philanthropists prefer to give to a smaller charity and what make ...

CN: child sexual assault, homicide -- Sonya Ryan dedicates herself to promoting internet safety for children and teenagers through the Carly Ryan Foundation, established in memory of her daughter Carly, who was murdered by an online predator po...

Getting positive media coverage for your cause is harder than ever, but with the right knowledge of news, getting positive PR for your organisation is something every small non-profit can achieve.In this episode of Short Stuff Kirsty, a ...

It's Reconciliation Week and this year's theme is More than a word. Reconciliation takes action, urging the reconciliation movement towards braver and more impactful action.Bianca chats to proud Yugambeh man and community consul...

It's time to bust some non-profit myths! In this episode Bianca and Kirsty bust four commonly-held myth within the non-profit sector, covering contentious topics like how often you should post on social media and the admin costs of running a ch...

A fundraising plan is one of the most important documents you’ll put together for your small non-profit.Not only is it a road map for your fundraising efforts, it allows you to be proactive, rather than reactive. And we all know time is...