Small Nonprofit: Fundraising Tips, Leadership Strategies, and Community-Centric Solutions
Further Together: Fundraising Strategies for Nonprofit Organizations
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 CoverCommunity-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 AdviceIn 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 NonprofitEvery 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 ChangeAt 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 ConnectedSubscribe 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.
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Apr 1, 2019 • 44min
Strategic Planning with Ashley Whitworth
Send us Fan MailWe all know that a strategic plan is so important for organizational growth and operations - but it can feel overwhelming and expensive. In this episode, Ashley Whitworth, senior manager at BDO, teaches us how to run a strategic planning process in a small non-profit organization. Learn about how to facilitate your process in a busy environment, how to get feedback from BOTH introverts and extroverts, and how to move your organization forward!Book a Discovery Call with Further Together if you need help with building fundraising systems, raising money in a way aligned with your values, or developing a fundraising strategy, Check out the What The Fundraising podcast here.Support the showConnect with the show: Watch the episode on YouTube; follow Maria Rio on LinkedIn for more conversations and resources. Or support our show. We are fully self-funded! Book a Discovery Call with Further Together: Need help with your fundraising? See if our values-aligned fundraisers are a fit for your organization.
Mar 25, 2019 • 36min
the difficult conversations we need to be having with Vu Le
Send us Fan MailAre you ready for some pretty big #truthbombs about our sector? Mixing humour and honesty, Vu Le calls out our sector out on all the charitable sector’s shortfalls and challenges and helps us do better. Book a Discovery Call with Further Together if you need help with building fundraising systems, raising money in a way aligned with your values, or developing a fundraising strategy, Check out the What The Fundraising podcast here.Support the showConnect with the show: Watch the episode on YouTube; follow Maria Rio on LinkedIn for more conversations and resources. Or support our show. We are fully self-funded! Book a Discovery Call with Further Together: Need help with your fundraising? See if our values-aligned fundraisers are a fit for your organization.
Mar 18, 2019 • 45min
what to expect in the philanthropic sector with Marina Glogovac
Send us Fan MailWhat are the trends affecting the philanthropic sector in Canada? How can we prepare our organizations to weather changes and thrive in the future? Guest Marina Glogovac, President and CEO of CanadaHelps joins the podcast to talk about their 2018 Giving Report and its implications for our sector. Together we rant about the challenges we are all facing and offer some ways to move forward.Book a Discovery Call with Further Together if you need help with building fundraising systems, raising money in a way aligned with your values, or developing a fundraising strategy, Check out the What The Fundraising podcast here.Support the showConnect with the show: Watch the episode on YouTube; follow Maria Rio on LinkedIn for more conversations and resources. Or support our show. We are fully self-funded! Book a Discovery Call with Further Together: Need help with your fundraising? See if our values-aligned fundraisers are a fit for your organization.
Mar 11, 2019 • 36min
what is SEO and how to get it right with Rachel Di Martino
Send us Fan MailSo often we focus on how our website looks, but not how it functions. Specifically, a lot of small nonprofits we come across don’t understand how to get found online. That’s where SEO is crucial. SEO, or Search Engine Optimization, helps your website show up in the search results on Google, Yahoo, Bing and other search engines. In this episode, digital media specialist Rachel Di Martino, founder of Geek Unicorn breaks down what SEO is, what audience clues to look for and steps you can take to get that top result on search engines!Book a Discovery Call with Further Together if you need help with building fundraising systems, raising money in a way aligned with your values, or developing a fundraising strategy, Check out the What The Fundraising podcast here.Support the showConnect with the show: Watch the episode on YouTube; follow Maria Rio on LinkedIn for more conversations and resources. Or support our show. We are fully self-funded! Book a Discovery Call with Further Together: Need help with your fundraising? See if our values-aligned fundraisers are a fit for your organization.
Mar 4, 2019 • 36min
Personal Development in a Changing Workplace with Hala Beisha
Send us Fan MailThere are so many trends impacting the working world as we know it. Hala Beisha, principal and founder of Resilience Factor and certified Leadership and Executive Coach accredited by the International Coach Federation, reveals findings from her study that can help prepare you and your team to become more agile in the workplace and to grow and adapt to the changing work environment.Book a Discovery Call with Further Together if you need help with building fundraising systems, raising money in a way aligned with your values, or developing a fundraising strategy, Check out the What The Fundraising podcast here.Support the showConnect with the show: Watch the episode on YouTube; follow Maria Rio on LinkedIn for more conversations and resources. Or support our show. We are fully self-funded! Book a Discovery Call with Further Together: Need help with your fundraising? See if our values-aligned fundraisers are a fit for your organization.
Feb 25, 2019 • 43min
Government Relations 101 with Chris Holz
Send us Fan MailIssues happen at any time and to anyone. We often see organizations pick up the phone in a crisis, calling for help when things change at the government level. In this episode, Chris Holz, seasoned public affairs executive and one of the top 10 lobbyists at Queen’s Park, teaches us about the foundations of government relations, how to build it into your practice and how to develop your relationship with different levels of government BEFORE a crisis happens.Book a Discovery Call with Further Together if you need help with building fundraising systems, raising money in a way aligned with your values, or developing a fundraising strategy, Check out the What The Fundraising podcast here.Support the showConnect with the show: Watch the episode on YouTube; follow Maria Rio on LinkedIn for more conversations and resources. Or support our show. We are fully self-funded! Book a Discovery Call with Further Together: Need help with your fundraising? See if our values-aligned fundraisers are a fit for your organization.
Feb 18, 2019 • 45min
How to Hire Right the First Time with Maria Rotundo
Send us Fan MailHave you ever felt bewildered by a new hire, who seemed fantastic on paper and in interviews but just wasn’t what you expected? How much time and resources to charities waste with bad hires? It’s not your fault - most people are really bad at making effective hiring decisions. Maria Rotundo, Professor of Organizational Behaviour and Human Resource Management at the Joseph L. Rotman School of Management at the University of Toronto, helps us find the right candidates, onboard them and help them grow within our organizations.Book a Discovery Call with Further Together if you need help with building fundraising systems, raising money in a way aligned with your values, or developing a fundraising strategy, Check out the What The Fundraising podcast here.Support the showConnect with the show: Watch the episode on YouTube; follow Maria Rio on LinkedIn for more conversations and resources. Or support our show. We are fully self-funded! Book a Discovery Call with Further Together: Need help with your fundraising? See if our values-aligned fundraisers are a fit for your organization.
Feb 11, 2019 • 36min
Board Fundraising for a Non-Fundraising Board with Emma Lewzey
Send us Fan MailIt can be scary to ask your board members, who are already giving so much of their time and attention, to think about board fundraising, especially if they aren’t recruited to be a fundraising board. In this episode, Emma Lewzey, national chair of the Fellowship for Inclusion and Philanthropy and president-elect of the world’s largest Association of Fundraising Professionals chapter (Toronto), deep dives into board education! Learn all about how to engage your non-fundraising board in a way that's comfortable for them, setting them up for success and demystifying fundraising WITHOUT asking them to bring out their Rolodex.Book a Discovery Call with Further Together if you need help with building fundraising systems, raising money in a way aligned with your values, or developing a fundraising strategy, Check out the What The Fundraising podcast here.Support the showConnect with the show: Watch the episode on YouTube; follow Maria Rio on LinkedIn for more conversations and resources. Or support our show. We are fully self-funded! Book a Discovery Call with Further Together: Need help with your fundraising? See if our values-aligned fundraisers are a fit for your organization.
Feb 4, 2019 • 38min
monthly giving with Ashleigh Saith
Send us Fan MailEveryone (especially small organizations) LOVES monthly giving. It embodies the “set it and forget it” mindset. It’s the instant pot of the fundraising world. In this episode, Ashleigh Saith, Annual Programs Manager at Home for Few Rehabilitation Hospital Foundation, breaks down why you should invest in monthly giving and gives actionable advice on how to leverage your monthly giving program while keeping your donors and your beneficiaries happy!Book a Discovery Call with Further Together if you need help with building fundraising systems, raising money in a way aligned with your values, or developing a fundraising strategy, Check out the What The Fundraising podcast here.Support the showConnect with the show: Watch the episode on YouTube; follow Maria Rio on LinkedIn for more conversations and resources. Or support our show. We are fully self-funded! Book a Discovery Call with Further Together: Need help with your fundraising? See if our values-aligned fundraisers are a fit for your organization.
Jan 28, 2019 • 44min
#DonorLove with Jen Love
Send us Fan MailDonor love is an area where small nonprofits can actually stand out and be exceptional. But what is it exactly, what does this look like in practice and why is it important? In this episode, Jen Love, a partner at Agents of Good and fundraising guru, teaches us all about donor love and gives us practical and easy ways you can develop better relationships with your donors!Book a Discovery Call with Further Together if you need help with building fundraising systems, raising money in a way aligned with your values, or developing a fundraising strategy, Check out the What The Fundraising podcast here.Support the showConnect with the show: Watch the episode on YouTube; follow Maria Rio on LinkedIn for more conversations and resources. Or support our show. We are fully self-funded! Book a Discovery Call with Further Together: Need help with your fundraising? See if our values-aligned fundraisers are a fit for your organization.
