Short Stuff: 3 tips for positive non-profit leaders

Short Stuff: 3 tips for positive non-profit leaders

Author: Small Non-Profits Alliance podcast for small charities January 19, 2021 Duration: 4:52
2020 was a challenging year for the non-profit sector and among the many lessons, was the importance of optimism and staying well. In the for-purpose space, we’re often under-resourced, have a never-ending to do list and the risk of burnout is very real. In this episode of Short Stuff, Bianca shares three tips for positive non-profit leadership; words of wisdom and advice for staying well and looking after your staff and supporters. Our Small But Mighty 'Short Stuff' episodes are advice fo...

Running a small charity often feels like a constant, quiet battle against limited time, tight budgets, and towering expectations. The Small But Mighty Podcast for Non-Profits is a direct response to that reality, created by the Small Non-Profits Alliance as a practical companion for those in the trenches. This podcast moves beyond abstract theory to deliver actionable conversations you can use immediately. Each episode features a frank discussion with a seasoned charity sector expert, dissecting the real challenges of fundraising, untangling the complexities of clear governance, and exploring marketing strategies that actually work on a shoestring. You’ll hear stories of what succeeded and what failed, giving you a honest look at the day-to-day work of building community impact without a massive team. It’s a resource built on the understanding that small organizations have unique needs and potent strengths. Tune in for grounded advice, relatable insights, and the shared sense that your mission, though demanding, is absolutely possible. This is the podcast for founders, board members, and staff who are determined to amplify their reach and solidify their operations, one practical step at a time.
Author: Language: English Episodes: 58

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From Small to Mighty: The success of Liz Dawes & RCD Foundation [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 48:48
Paediatric brain cancer is the number one disease killer of young people. When Liz Dawes’s son Robert ‘Connor’ Dawes passed away in 2013 from brain cancer at the age of just 18, she was moved to create the RCD Foundation…
Short Stuff: Giving Tuesday, simple, last minute ideas [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 4:26
Giving Tuesday 2020 is upon us! There’s still time to leverage this collective day of generosity for your small non-profit. In this episode of Short Stuff, Kirsty shares 3 simple, last minute ideas to make the most of Gi…
Starting a small non-profit: FurPetSake [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 37:41
Taking in stray animals is in Roshana Sultan’s blood. Growing up seeing her own parents volunteering, Roshana was inspired to found her own small non-profit two years ago. After spending a decade in leadership and admin…
Short Stuff: The F-word & your board [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 4:48
A key ingredient to success in any non-profit is a good, well-functioning board. In this episode of Short Stuff, Bianca shares four tips to banish your board’s fear of fundraising, a common problem facing many non-profit…
Elliot Costello: A polished & passionate change maker [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 36:11
In this episode Bianca chats to Elliot Costello, the passionate Co-Founder and Director of YGAP, and the hugely successful Polished Man fundraising campaign to end violence against children. YGAP began as a small but mig…
The power of skilled online volunteering for non-profits [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 24:44
Matt Boyd is passionate about volunteering for the digital age and shares his tips for making the most of skilled volunteers in your small non-profit, explains how to incentivise skilled volunteers, and how to keep your…
Short Stuff: 3 tips for better social media content [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 4:20
Kirsty shares three simple tips for improving your small non-profit's social media content and growing engagement. Small But Mighty's Short Stuff is advice for small non-profit success, in under five minutes. For more so…
Facebook Fundraising for Australian non-profits [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 32:53
Did you know Facebook could already be collecting donations for your small non-profit, even if you're not registered yet? In this episode, Bianca and Kirsty talk about latest on the state of play for Facebook Fundraising…
Digital fundraising basics [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 19:51
Tidy up your small non-profit's digital fundraising with this episode. Bianca chats to Tania Burstin from mycause.com.au - an Australian-based digital fundraising platform. In this episode you'll learn: - Why you need yo…
Short Stuff: 7 Secrets of Grant Success [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 3:57
In this episode of Short Stuff, Bianca (a certified fundraiser) shares her 'seven secrets' to improving your grant writing. There are literally thousands of grant-making bodies in Australia, including charitable trusts,…