Small Nonprofit: Fundraising Tips, Leadership Strategies, and Community-Centric Solutions
Episodes
the difficult conversations we need to be having with Vu Le
25 Mar 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textAre you ready for some pretty big #truthbombs about our sector? Mixing humour and honesty, Vu Le calls out our sector out on all the cha...
what to expect in the philanthropic sector with Marina Glogovac
18 Mar 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textWhat are the trends affecting the philanthropic sector in Canada? How can we prepare our organizations to weather changes and thrive in ...
what is SEO and how to get it right with Rachel Di Martino
11 Mar 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textSo often we focus on how our website looks, but not how it functions. Specifically, a lot of small nonprofits we come across don’t und...
Personal Development in a Changing Workplace with Hala Beisha
04 Mar 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textThere are so many trends impacting the working world as we know it. Hala Beisha, principal and founder of Resilience Factor and certifie...
Government Relations 101 with Chris Holz
25 Feb 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textIssues happen at any time and to anyone. We often see organizations pick up the phone in a crisis, calling for help when things change a...
How to Hire Right the First Time with Maria Rotundo
18 Feb 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textHave you ever felt bewildered by a new hire, who seemed fantastic on paper and in interviews but just wasn’t what you expected? How mu...
Board Fundraising for a Non-Fundraising Board with Emma Lewzey
11 Feb 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textIt can be scary to ask your board members, who are already giving so much of their time and attention, to think about board fundraising,...
monthly giving with Ashleigh Saith
04 Feb 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textEveryone (especially small organizations) LOVES monthly giving. It embodies the “set it and forget it” mindset. It’s the instant p...
#DonorLove with Jen Love
28 Jan 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textDonor love is an area where small nonprofits can actually stand out and be exceptional. But what is it exactly, what does this look like...
Fundraising Refresh with Simon Scriver
21 Jan 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textWith the start of a new year, we’re going back to basics - fundraising basics. In this episode, we chat with Simon Scriver, fundraisin...
Grow or Bust? The Future of Small Nonprofits
10 Dec 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textThe very first season of The Small Nonprofit is coming to a close and we’ve rounded up all of our guests for a very special episode! T...
The Future of Work with Anil Patel
03 Dec 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textMany organizations are stuck with a donor database sitting on a server somewhere, a website that they can’t update themselves or files...
How to Apply Social Innovation to Your Small Nonprofit - with Geraldine Cahill
26 Nov 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textSocial innovation can be a bit of a buzzword but there’s a lot that organizations can earn and do around it without diving into the de...
Anti-Oppression: Process not Principle with Adil Dhalla
19 Nov 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textTaking an anti-oppression framework and putting into practice is a process, and often times a difficult one. Join our conversation with ...
The Fundamentals of Anti-Oppression with Rania El Mugammar
12 Nov 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textGo beyond the buzzwords to build a foundational understanding of an anti-oppression framework and how it applies to your organization an...
The Post-Millennial Workforce with Mary Barroll
05 Nov 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textWe all know how millennials have impacted the workforce, but a new generation is emerging! Gen Z is now entering the workforce and they ...
Board Effectiveness Made Easy with Matt Fullbrook
29 Oct 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textBoard governance and effectiveness lies at the heart of charities. We love our boards, but working with them can be very challenging. M...
Digital Marketing DIY with Avery Swartz
22 Oct 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textEver wonder where to focus your digital marketing efforts? Or even what digital marketing means? Then, once you know what you *should* b...
BONUS - announcing the new pension plan for the nonprofit sector in Ontario
18 Oct 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textIn this quick bonus episode, learn more about the new nonprofit sector pension plan available to organizations in Ontario. This is a gre...
Managing Volunteers in Small Organizations with Camara Chambers
15 Oct 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textVolunteers are critical to small organizations, but managing them often requires a lot of resources that we don't plan for. Camara ...
The Legal Mistakes Your Small Charity is Making and How to Fix Them with Mark Blumberg
07 Oct 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textLegal problems are something that all organizations face and the rules around them aren’t always clear. So how can we make sure we’r...
Corporate Fundraising Building Blocks with Heather Nelson
30 Sep 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textWe hear all the time about corporate fundraising as an ~easy~ solution to all of our funding needs and we see a lot of organizations not...
Measure what counts - charity financials with Gordon Holley
23 Sep 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textIf you think of your small nonprofit's financials as a chore more than an opportunity, this episode is for you. Gordon explores som...
Succession Planning When There Is No One To Succeed You with Lianne Picot
16 Sep 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textWhether or not you think about it, succession planning is essential to future proofing your organization. Lianne shows us that successio...
Demystifying Planned Giving with Paul Nazareth
16 Sep 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textPlanned giving. It can be terrifying and uncomfortable for most small charities. Join in on the conversation as Paul Nazareth, Vice Pres...
How to Craft Stories to Raise More Money with Vanessa Chase Lockshin
16 Sep 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textWe all know that stories are important to fundraising, but do you know how to create one? Join us for a conversation with Vanessa Chase ...