The Small Nonprofit Podcast
1) Donor Stewardship: Community-Centric Segmentation and Practices
Send us a text Your top donors don’t just write big cheques; they could be folding newsletters in your conference room every Tuesday or serving on your board for the third consecutive year. In this ep...Show More
2) Why DEI Fails in Nonprofits (and How to Do It Right)
Send us a text Is your nonprofit struggling to turn DEI intentions into meaningful action? Fear, burnout, and performative allyship often hold us back from creating truly equitable organizations. But ...Show More
3) Social Enterprise: Earned Revenue for Nonprofits
Social enterprises aren't only about earning or diversifying revenue; they’re key to finding creative, sustainable ways to advance your mission while serving your community with dignity. In this epis...Show More
4) The Network Myth: A Hiring Red Flag
Relying on a fundraiser’s personal network isn’t a fundraising strategy; it’s a shortcut that can cost your nonprofit big in the long run. In this episode, Maria Rio and Caitlin McBride unpack why th...Show More
5) 5 Trends Redefining Nonprofits by 2035
The nonprofit world is changing FAST - and the way we fundraise, build teams, and connect with communities is being rewritten in real time. If you’ve been feeling the tension between keeping your nonp...Show More
6) Custom GPTs for Nonprofits A Step-by-Step Guide by Maria Rio
About The Episode AI is here to stay, and many nonprofits are already embracing it. In this episode, we break down how you can set up your own custom GPT to save time, boost donor engagement, and mak...Show More
7) People-First Leadership for Nonprofits with Marisa Tran and Maria Rio
Ever tried to juggle visionary ideas, tight budgets, and a team that spans every learning style under the sun? In this episode of The Small Nonprofit, Maria sits down with management coach and EDI pow...Show More
8) Planned Giving and Community-Centric Fundraising with Chantelle Ohrling and Maria Rio
Good Works estimates that a staggering $280 billion in estate wealth is expected to flow into Canadian charities. That’s not a number small nonprofits can afford to overlook. Planned giving doesn’t ha...Show More
9) Realistic fundraising goals: Budgeting for Nonprofits with Maria and Caitlin
Too many small nonprofits build their budgets on optimism alone, dreaming big without the strategy or infrastructure to back it up. This episode is all about why that’s a problem, and how to stop the ...Show More
10) Fundraising Psychology: Using Cognitive Biases for Good
Street fundraising teaches you more than grit, it teaches you the psychology of yes. Maria shares how to use these powers for good. In this episode of The Small Nonprofit Podcast, Maria shares real-w...Show More