The Small Nonprofit
Further Together
You are going to change the world. We can help. Running a small nonprofit is not for the faint of heart. With limited resources and fueled by a combination of caffeine and passion, small charity leaders are unsung heroes. The Small Nonprofit podcast, by Further Together, gives you down-to-earth, practical and actionable expert guidance on how to run a small nonprofit. From leadership and law to fundraising and finance, we’ve got you covered. Forget comparing your organization to the big shops, we’re creating a community of nonprofit leaders who are going to change the world, one small nonprofit at a time.
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Goodpods has curated a list of the 10 best The Small Nonprofit episodes, ranked by the number of listens and likes each episode have garnered from our listeners. If you are listening to The Small Nonprofit for the first time, there's no better place to start than with one of these standout episodes. If you are a fan of the show, vote for your favorite The Small Nonprofit episode by adding your comments to the episode page.
Strategic Planning with Ashley Whitworth
The Small Nonprofit
04/01/19 • 42 min
We 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!
what to expect in the philanthropic sector with Marina Glogovac
The Small Nonprofit
03/18/19 • 42 min
What 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.
what is SEO and how to get it right with Rachel Di Martino
The Small Nonprofit
03/11/19 • 34 min
So 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!
Board Fundraising for a Non-Fundraising Board with Emma Lewzey
The Small Nonprofit
02/11/19 • 34 min
It 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.
monthly giving with Ashleigh Saith
The Small Nonprofit
02/04/19 • 36 min
Everyone (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!
Grow or Bust? The Future of Small Nonprofits
The Small Nonprofit
12/10/18 • 24 min
The 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! There is a huge emphasis on growth for all nonprofits, but especially small ones. It’s almost an obsession. How do we grow more? How do we raise more money? What happens if we don’t grow this year? All this got us thinking - is it grow or bust? What happens when a small nonprofit doesn’t grow? Is there a shelf-life for small organizations? We decided to get some of our guests to weigh in on this topic, including Paul Nazareth, Heather Nelson, Matt Fullbrook, Adil Dhalla, Vanessa Chase Lockshin, and Avery Swartz.
11/26/18 • 46 min
Social 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 deep end. This week Geraldine Cahill, co-author of Social Innovation Generation and manager of programs and partnerships at Social Innovation Generation National (SiG), who shares how you can think about social innovation in a way that impacts your organization’s day-to-day work AND how you think about changing the world.
Anti-Oppression: Process not Principle with Adil Dhalla
The Small Nonprofit
11/19/18 • 42 min
Taking an anti-oppression framework and putting into practice is a process, and often times a difficult one. Join our conversation with Adil Dhalla, Executive Director of the Centre for Social Innovation Toronto, on his personal journey to understand and implement an anti-oppression practice. His honest, vulnerable and reflective insights provide an excellent case study in how to move forward, understanding that anti-oppression is a journey as much as a destination.
The Fundamentals of Anti-Oppression with Rania El Mugammar
The Small Nonprofit
11/12/18 • 53 min
Go beyond the buzzwords to build a foundational understanding of an anti-oppression framework and how it applies to your organization and its mission. In this episode with Rania El Mugammar, an anti-oppression educator, learn how to understand power dynamics, oppression and liberation. Get familiar with the language of social justice and look at models for creating more equitable communities and organizations. In our conversation, we examine concepts of intersectionality, positionality, privilege and oppression.
Help your organization reach its equity, inclusion and anti-oppression goals in policy, process and practice.
How to be newsworthy with Jennifer Singh
The Small Nonprofit
09/16/19 • 31 min
Media coverage is something that pretty much all organizations want, but very few actually get.
In this episode, we’re speaking with Jennifer Singh, founder of She’s Newsworthy Media a public relations agency that specializes in helping small businesses get recognized. Tune in to learn about how to pitch properly, timely and to the right person!
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FAQ
How many episodes does The Small Nonprofit have?
The Small Nonprofit currently has 264 episodes available.
What topics does The Small Nonprofit cover?
The podcast is about Non-Profit, Society & Culture, Podcasts, Business and Fundraising.
What is the most popular episode on The Small Nonprofit?
The episode title 'Shortcuts to Raise More Money with Dana Segal' is the most popular.
What is the average episode length on The Small Nonprofit?
The average episode length on The Small Nonprofit is 36 minutes.
How often are episodes of The Small Nonprofit released?
Episodes of The Small Nonprofit are typically released every 7 days.
When was the first episode of The Small Nonprofit?
The first episode of The Small Nonprofit was released on Sep 16, 2018.
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