Grant Writing & Funding How Nonprofits Can Use YouTube to increase Donations
YouTube isn’t just for entertainment—it’s a powerful platform for fundraising.
But how can nonprofits actually leverage it?
In this episode, Sydney Stelmaszek shares her firsthand experience using YouTube to raise funds for SynGAP1 research, a rare disease that personally impacts her family. As a student of the grant writing master course, Sydney brings both heart and strategy as she explains how she and her husband tapped into his YouTube channel to support their nonprofit mission.
We explore how nonprofits can partner with influencers to amplify fundraising efforts, how Sydney leveraged an existing audience to drive donations, and what it looks like to think outside the box when it comes to funding. She also shares insights from working within an international nonprofit, how to identify and collaborate with influencers, and how creative campaigns—like livestreaming a Tesla drive across the country—can generate both engagement and revenue.
If you’re looking for innovative, mission-aligned ways to raise funds and expand your reach, this episode will inspire you to think bigger and take action.
ABOUT OUR GUEST
Sydney Stelmaszek is a nonprofit advocate and fundraiser dedicated to advancing research for SynGAP1, a rare genetic condition that affects her son. Through creative fundraising strategies and digital platforms like YouTube, she has helped raise awareness and funds for international nonprofit efforts.
Sydney combines her passion for advocacy with innovative thinking, leveraging technology and partnerships to drive meaningful impact for families affected by rare diseases.
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Leading the $1 Billion for Good Movement: By 2030, aspiring and seasoned grant writers inside the Freelance Grant Writer Academy & Grant Professional Mentorship will 1) WIN $1 Billion in Grants, and 2) MAKE $30 Million in their Grant Writing Businesses. We are on our way already.