Small Nonprofit: Fundraising Tips, Leadership Strategies, and Community-Centric Solutions
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 consultant, Maria Rio, this show delves into the unique challenges of nonprofit fundraising and community-centric fundraising, providing tools for donor engagement and major gifts fundraising.
👤 Who Should Listen?
This podcast is perfect for anyone involved in a small nonprofit seeking practical advice on fundraising strategy, nonprofit leadership, and board accountability. Whether you're looking for innovative fundraising ideas for nonprofit organizations or trying to create an impact measurement framework that demonstrates your organization’s value, Small Nonprofit is here to guide you.
🎤 Core Topics We Cover
Community-Centric Fundraising: Learn how ethical fundraising practices can strengthen donor relationships, enhance donor engagement, and align your organization with values-based major giving principles. We’ll help you shift from a donor-centric model to one that prioritizes the community.
Systemic Change and Governance: From participatory budgeting to nonprofit board of directors best practices, we explore how to navigate the nonprofit industrial complex and embrace structures that foster diversity in nonprofit leadership and board accountability.
Preventing Nonprofit Burnout: Tackle topics such as nonprofit burnout prevention and learn how to cultivate a healthy, anti-oppressive work culture that supports your team’s well-being.
Nonprofit Storytelling: Understand how to measure your nonprofit’s effectiveness through nonprofit impact measurement strategies and leverage nonprofit storytelling to create compelling narratives that attract donors.
📣 Engaging Conversations and Real-World Advice
In each episode, we bring you insights from experts in fundraising consulting, nonprofit grant writing, and capital campaign strategies. From interviews with fractional fundraisers and major gift officers to deep dives on fundraising tips and innovative fundraising ideas, we offer actionable advice that you can implement immediately to strengthen your organization’s impact.
💰 Learn How to Build a Sustainable Nonprofit
Every nonprofit leader faces the challenge of achieving financial sustainability. Our episodes address critical fundraising strategies for nonprofit organizations, providing insights on volunteer management, capacity building, and nonprofit marketing strategy. Gain access to tools that help you execute successful fundraising campaigns and build a foundation for long-term growth.
🤝 Join the Movement for Systemic Change
At The Small Nonprofit, we’re committed to transforming the nonprofit sector from the ground up. Our focus on systemic change and community-centric fundraising aligns with our mission to support nonprofits in creating equitable, sustainable communities. By addressing topics like values-based decision making and nonprofit transparency, we’re working to build a more ethical, inclusive sector.
❤️ Stay Connected
Subscribe to Small Nonprofit on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube, or your preferred podcast platform. Don’t miss an episode as we explore everything from fundraising tips to nonprofit social media strategy, and learn how you can become a stronger advocate for your organization’s mission.
Small Nonprofit: Fundraising Tips, Leadership Strategies, and Community-Centric Solutions
3 Nonprofit Fundraising Lessons I Learned from 2 Years of Consulting (That Will Transform Your Fundraising Strategy)
Nonprofit fundraising is more than just making the ask. It’s about providing value, building relationships, and using data to drive smart decisions. In this episode of The Small Nonprofit Podcast, Maria shares the top lessons she’s learned as a consultant that every nonprofit fundraiser can apply.
Whether you’re managing a small shop or leading a larger development team, this conversation will help you rethink your approach to donor relationships, automation, and nonprofit data management.
3 Nonprofit Fundraising Lessons I Learned from Consulting – The Highlights:
- Providing Value First: Learn why offering insights and building trust before making an ask leads to stronger donor relationships.
- Automating for Efficiency: Discover how automation can streamline fundraising tasks, freeing up time for meaningful connections.
- Data-Driven Fundraising: Understand why clean, accurate data is essential for effective donor retention and decision-making.
- Lead Generation Strategies: Find out how providing value upfront with resources like fundraising audits can engage new donors.
- Balancing Personalization: Learn how to personalize donor outreach without overwhelming your team.
🎧 Listen to more episodes for actionable fundraising tips and insights on nonprofit leadership, nonprofit governance, donor retention, productivity & tools, and donor engagement strategies that work! We're here to eliminate nonprofit burnout and boost your donations!
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Actionable Tips for Nonprofit Fundraisers:
➜ Create a lead generator: Offer valuable resources, like free fundraising audits or reports, to engage potential donors.
➜ Automate your follow-ups: Set up automated email sequences for donor retention, thank-you messages, and impact updates.
➜ Perform regular data audits: Review your donor database quarterly to remove duplicates, correct errors, and track the right metrics.
➜ Segment and personalize: Use clean data to segment your donors and send relevant, personalized communications.
➜ Track your impact: Use dashboards and reports to monitor fundraising progress and adjust your strategy as needed.
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P.S. Join us next week as we chat with Maria about how leading with value can transform your nonprofit’s impact and build stronger connections with your community!