The Small Nonprofit Podcast
1) From Donor-Centric to Community-Centric Fundraising
Send us a text From Donor-Centric to Community-Centric: Building Equity Into Fundraising Most “best practices” put donors and boards at the top of the pyramid - and everyone else (staff, volunteers, ...Show More
2) Learn Grant Writing Strategies That Actually Win Funds
Send us a text Grants look easy from the outside: download a form, fill it in, wait for the cheque. In reality? Cold applications rarely convert, and the magic happens off the application portal. On t...Show More
3) 4-Day Week: Real Results of Implementing
Send us a text A four-day work week is not a gimmick. Done right, it can reduce burnout, stabilize output, and help you keep great people. Our guest today shares that after two years of doing a 4-day ...Show More
4) How EDs Lead Through a Governance Crisis in Nonprofit
Send us a text When a nonprofit faces a full board turnover, staff departures, and community outrage all at once, most Executive Directors want to run away. Nina Horvath stayed. In this episode of Th...Show More
5) Nonprofit Staff Are Not OK: The Changemaker Wellbeing Index
Send us a text The 2025 Changemaker Wellbeing Index Report shows that 30% of nonprofit workers are experiencing food insecurity. This new study confirms what so many in our sector already feel every d...Show More
6) Major Gifts for Small Nonprofits
Send us a text Small nonprofits deserve BIG support. However, many fundraisers stumble while trying one to one relationships with major donors without it feeling fake, forced, or transactional. Fundr...Show More
7) Grow Your Brand: Tech, Trust & Story
Send us a text This episode digs into practical ways small nonprofits can expand reach by pairing clear data with everyday touchpoints and values-aligned partnerships. Host Maria Rio talks with Chris...Show More
8) AI Storytelling for Nonprofits: From Impact to Donors
Send us a text Storytelling is the heartbeat of nonprofit fundraising - and now, AI is giving organizations new ways to capture and share those stories while still keeping a human touch at the center....Show More
9) 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
10) 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