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Stop Chasing Grants: Build a Sustainable Nonprofit Instead | Joy Dickinson | Grit & Grace #15
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What if strong communities aren’t built by one system alone—but through nonprofits, leadership, and people working together?
In Episode 115 of the Grit & Grace Podcast, we sit down with Joy Dickinson, nonprofit consultant and Owner of Dickinson Consultants, to explore nonprofit leadership, fundraising strategy, and how organizations can build long-term sustainability.
If you're a nonprofit leader, board member, executive director, or someone passionate about community development, this episode breaks down what it really takes to create lasting impact.
🔑 In this episode, you’ll learn about:
• Nonprofit fundraising strategy (what it is and what it isn’t)
• Why grants alone won’t sustain your nonprofit
• The difference between grant funding and donor relationships
• Nonprofit sustainability and long-term planning
• Leadership succession planning for nonprofits
• Paying nonprofit staff a living wage
• The role of philanthropy, government, and community collaboration
• How to create impact without starting a new nonprofit
Joy Dickinson shares her journey from working with foster youth to becoming a trusted nonprofit consultant helping organizations grow, scale, and strengthen their mission.
This episode is all about:
✔️ Nonprofit leadership
✔️ Community impact
✔️ Sustainable growth
✔️ Mission-driven work
When nonprofits are strong, communities thrive.
👉 Whether you’re building a nonprofit, serving on a board, or leading a mission-driven organization, this conversation will give you practical insights and strategy.
🔗 Learn more:
Dickinson Consultants: https://dickinsonconsultants.com
Salem Leadership Foundation: https://salemlf.org
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