
Rethinking Nonprofit Funding: Innovative Strategies for Lasting Impact
11/20/24 • 54 min
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Hey, wonderful listeners!
Dive into this eye-opening episode with Stephanie Jacobs on the Just Be Cause Podcast. We're unraveling the intricate world of nonprofit revenue diversification with the help of Scale Collaborative’s innovative approach. Could adopting entrepreneurial strategies be the game-changer your nonprofit has been waiting for?
Join us as we explore the shift from traditional fundraising to creative revenue strategies that align with your mission and amplify social impact. Discover real-life success stories like turning a moving service into a trauma-informed job opportunity or launching social enterprises from existing businesses. Are you curious about how strategic partnerships and innovative fee-for-service models can underpin financial sustainability?
This episode is packed with practical insights, touching on everything from asset sharing to cultivating invaluable relationships with funders. Perfect for those ready to challenge misconceptions, enhance their nonprofit’s resilience, and make a difference with mindful financial choices.
Gear up for a truly inspiring and insightful listen!
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Applications are now open for the Thriving Non-Profits Spring 2025 cohort.
This innovative, five-month program brings nonprofit leaders together to challenge beliefs about nonprofit fundraising and learn tangible strategies to increase resources. Participants come away with a whole new mindset and a revenue diversification action plan they can start using right away.
Learn more and apply here or reach out if you have any questions!
The Thriving Non-Profits Self-Paced Program offers the same comprehensive content as our cohort program, available in a flexible, online format. Learners can access the platform for a full year and access the content at their own pace. Self-paced learners get 3-months of free access to the Thriving Non-Profits Community Forum, where they can connect with like-minded leaders, access valuable resources, and gain ongoing support from program coaches and experts.
Use the code JUSTBECAUSE for a 20% discount on our Self-Paced course.
Stephanie Jacobs is the Program Coordinator for the Thriving Non-Profits
Meet your fundraising expert
Thanks for listening to Just Be Cause Podcast! I'm Katherine Lacefield the founder and head consultant of Just Be Cause Consulting.
My goal is to partner with YOU nonprofits and philanthropic organizations to help you make a positive impact in your community.
With over 20 years of experience in the nonprofit and philanthropic sectors, I help organizations optimize their operations with key knowledge in various domains, such as fundraising strategy, grantmaking research, communications, and development.
Sign up to my newsletter, The Nonprofit Nuggets for FREE fundraising advice, tools and guidance!
Sign me up!
Access the Just Be Cause Nonprofit Toolbox here đź§°!
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Hey, wonderful listeners!
Dive into this eye-opening episode with Stephanie Jacobs on the Just Be Cause Podcast. We're unraveling the intricate world of nonprofit revenue diversification with the help of Scale Collaborative’s innovative approach. Could adopting entrepreneurial strategies be the game-changer your nonprofit has been waiting for?
Join us as we explore the shift from traditional fundraising to creative revenue strategies that align with your mission and amplify social impact. Discover real-life success stories like turning a moving service into a trauma-informed job opportunity or launching social enterprises from existing businesses. Are you curious about how strategic partnerships and innovative fee-for-service models can underpin financial sustainability?
This episode is packed with practical insights, touching on everything from asset sharing to cultivating invaluable relationships with funders. Perfect for those ready to challenge misconceptions, enhance their nonprofit’s resilience, and make a difference with mindful financial choices.
Gear up for a truly inspiring and insightful listen!
--
Applications are now open for the Thriving Non-Profits Spring 2025 cohort.
This innovative, five-month program brings nonprofit leaders together to challenge beliefs about nonprofit fundraising and learn tangible strategies to increase resources. Participants come away with a whole new mindset and a revenue diversification action plan they can start using right away.
Learn more and apply here or reach out if you have any questions!
The Thriving Non-Profits Self-Paced Program offers the same comprehensive content as our cohort program, available in a flexible, online format. Learners can access the platform for a full year and access the content at their own pace. Self-paced learners get 3-months of free access to the Thriving Non-Profits Community Forum, where they can connect with like-minded leaders, access valuable resources, and gain ongoing support from program coaches and experts.
Use the code JUSTBECAUSE for a 20% discount on our Self-Paced course.
Stephanie Jacobs is the Program Coordinator for the Thriving Non-Profits
Meet your fundraising expert
Thanks for listening to Just Be Cause Podcast! I'm Katherine Lacefield the founder and head consultant of Just Be Cause Consulting.
My goal is to partner with YOU nonprofits and philanthropic organizations to help you make a positive impact in your community.
With over 20 years of experience in the nonprofit and philanthropic sectors, I help organizations optimize their operations with key knowledge in various domains, such as fundraising strategy, grantmaking research, communications, and development.
Sign up to my newsletter, The Nonprofit Nuggets for FREE fundraising advice, tools and guidance!
Sign me up!
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Kade's Fundraising Success: Lessons from a Young Creative Mind
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Hey, lovely listeners!
In this inspiring episode of the Just Be Cause Podcast, join us as we dive into the creative and fundraising adventures of our host's stepson, Kade Lacefield, a remarkable 10-year-old with a passion for philanthropy. Discover how homeschooling opened doors to innovative projects like crafting homemade ornaments and turning coffee grounds into exfoliants—all for a good cause!
We'll explore the multifaceted skills Kade developed, from graphic design to the art of salesmanship. How did these creative projects teach him essential life skills and spark a budding interest in nonprofit work? Can a child's genuine enthusiasm and determination inspire seasoned fundraisers to overcome their own fears of asking for donations?
Tune in to hear Kade's heartfelt advice for budding philanthropists and seasoned professionals alike. Learn how connecting different causes and striking up sincere conversations can boost your fundraising efforts.
Get ready for a fun, uplifting, and insightful episode that will leave you motivated to involve the whole family in your next fundraising campaign!
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Meet your fundraising expert
Thanks for listening to Just Be Cause Podcast! I'm Katherine Lacefield the founder and head consultant of Just Be Cause Consulting.
My goal is to partner with YOU nonprofits and philanthropic organizations to help you make a positive impact in your community.
With over 20 years of experience in the nonprofit and philanthropic sectors, I help organizations optimize their operations with key knowledge in various domains, such as fundraising strategy, grantmaking research, communications, and development.
Sign up to my newsletter, The Nonprofit Nuggets for FREE fundraising advice, tools and guidance!
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Restorative Justice & Compassion in Action with Marlo Botello-Aepli of Unchained
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Hey, wonderful listeners!
Join us for a heartwarming conversation with Marlo on this episode of the Just Be Cause Podcast, where we dive into the impactful journey of Unchained and their groundbreaking Canines Teaching Compassion program. This inspiring initiative pairs incarcerated youth with rescue dogs, fostering empathy and personal growth through the power of animal companionship and positive reinforcement training.
Marlo shares the transformative impact this has on both the youths and dogs involved and delves into the challenges of maintaining safety and quality in such niche-focused programs. Can small-scale operations truly be more effective than wide-scale expansions? What does it mean to measure long-term impact over numbers served? Discover how the program's unique blend of youth development and animal welfare creates dual fundraising opportunities and encourages alumni to return as mentors.
Explore the dynamic world of nonprofit collaboration, creative partnerships, and the push for greater visibility and support. Could your involvement or donation be the catalyst for someone else's brighter future? Tune in and be inspired by how Unchained is changing lives, one paw at a time!
Get ready for an inspiring and insightful episode!
Donate to this wonderful organization here
Marlo Botello-Aepli serves as the Executive Director of UnChained, a nonprofit dedicated to empowering at-risk youth through its innovative Canines Teaching Compassion program. Under Marlo’s leadership, UnChained has expanded its impact, building partnerships with local facilities and providing young people the opportunity to train and care for shelter dogs, fostering empathy, responsibility, and life skills. With a background in nonprofit management and a passion for community outreach, UnChained was recognized as a CNN Hero in 2024 for her work advancing UnChained’s mission to transform lives—both human and canine.
Meet your fundraising expert
Thanks for listening to Just Be Cause Podcast! I'm Katherine Lacefield the founder and head consultant of Just Be Cause Consulting.
My goal is to partner with YOU nonprofits and philanthropic organizations to help you make a positive impact in your community.
With over 20 years of experience in the nonprofit and philanthropic sectors, I help organizations optimize their operations with key knowledge in various domains, such as fundraising strategy, grantmaking research, communications, and development.
Sign up to my newsletter, The Nonprofit Nuggets for FREE fundraising advice, tools and guidance!
Sign me up!
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