Small But Mighty Podcast for Non-Profits

Small Non-Profits Alliance podcast for small charities
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Small But Mighty is the podcast of the Small Non-Profits Alliance, offering expert advice and resources for small non-profits. Featuring interviews with charity sector experts on fundraising, marketing or governance advice.

  1. JUN 20

    How AI can help small charities

    While it can seem daunting, AI is here to stay and can provide incredible benefits for small charities. In this episode, Bianca chats to Behrend, a seasoned not-for-profit professional with a passion for integrating technology to amplify impact.  Kyle is committed to opening access to AI for small charities and to equip them with the tools and knowledge to overcome resource challenges, improve efficiency, and boost overall effectiveness. You can learn more about AI for charities from Kyle or read his e-book here on his website. For more resources created specifically for small non-profits join the Small Non-Profits Alliance for FREE here: https://smallnonprofits.com.au/membership-account/membership-levels/ You can also connect with the Alliance on Facebook and Instagram.

    47 min

  2. JAN 15

    How small charities can thrive during tough economic times

    How can small charities weather tough economic times using  'value for money' principles? In this episode Bianca chats to UK researchers Dr Carl Evans and Dr Nigel Jackson from Plymouth University about their two research projects focussing on small charities. Dr Evans has led two studies - 'Value-for-money and the small charity' and 'UK charities and the current economic situation: Embracing value-for-money (VFM) in order to survive.' Episode highlights: 10 mins - Value-for-money theory and the 'Three E's 11.30 mins - What charities think value-for-money actually is 12 mins - Why value-for-money is so important for small charities 15.20 mins - The research results and the economic impact on UK charities, and similarities with Australia. 25.40 mins - How small charities can adapt to change and economic challenges  26.23 mins - Why innovation is important 27 mins - Collaboration between small charities 37.16 mins - How small charities can practically adopt a value-for-money approach 41.45 mins - Tips for leaders of small charities wanting to create a culture of value-for-money 49.54 mins - What Dr Evans and Dr Jackson think Small But Mighty can mean for small charities For more resources created specifically for small non-profits join the Small Non-Profits Alliance for FREE here: https://smallnonprofits.com.au/membership-account/membership-levels/ You can also connect with the Alliance on Facebook and Instagram.

    53 min

  3. 10/21/2024

    Non-Profit Myth Busters: Myths plaguing small charities

    It's time to bust some non-profit myths! In this episode, Bianca and Kirsty bust four commonly-held myths about small charities in 2024, covering topics such as how small charities handle finances, whether they should use bequests, social media misconceptions and myths about video for charity marketing.  For more resources created specifically for small non-profits join the Small Non-Profits Alliance for FREE here: https://smallnonprofits.com.au/membership-account/membership-levels/ You can also connect with the Alliance on Facebook and Instagram.

    21 min

  4. 06/17/2024 · BONUS

    Short Stuff: 6 Steps to Engaging Major Donors

    In a post-Covid world, where events and community fundraising has become less reliable and much more challenging. More and more charities are shifting their focus up the donor pyramid a little to major donors. In this episode, Bianca breaks down The Circle of Giving and the six key steps in the process of the move management protocols for major donors. Resources mentioned in this episode can be found here. Our Small But Mighty 'Short Stuff' episodes are advice for small non-profit success, delivered in under five minutes. For more resources created specifically for small non-profits join the Small Non-Profits Alliance for FREE here: https://smallnonprofits.com.au/membership-account/membership-levels/ You can also connect with the Alliance on Facebook and Instagram.

    5 min

  5. 05/07/2024

    Small Non-Profit Trends in 2024

    Small But Mighty is back for a sixth season! In this opening episode, hosts Bianca and Kirsty share key trends small non-profits need to be aware of in 2024. With economic and cost of living pressures being seen globally, it's more important than ever for small charities to work smarter and not harder. Episode highlights include:  2:53 mins - The importance of relationships & collaboration between small non-profits and charities 8:39 mins -   Changes in determining the success of your non-profit's email marketing 13:29 mins - Why strengthening your donor relationships is more important than ever during the cost-of-living crisis 17:45 mins - Why you need to use video on social media in 2024 21:28 mins - The impact of AI in the small non-profit space For more resources created specifically for small non-profits join the Small Non-Profits Alliance for FREE here: https://smallnonprofits.com.au/membership-account/membership-levels/ You can also connect with the Alliance on Facebook and Instagram.

    27 min

  6. 04/18/2023

    Giving Hope: Solving fundraising dilemmas for small charities

    Australian fundraising legend Peter Dalton joins Bianca to talk about his latest book, Giving Hope: The Journey of the For-Purpose Organisation and Its Quest for Success. Peter tackles a set of six fundraising dilemmas, and explains to Bianca how small non-profits can overcome them. Peter has been a huge influence in the Australian non-profit sector, with more than 30 years experience in working in fundraising. Among many well known campaigns in Australia and globally, he lead the Olivia Newton-John Wellness Centre campaign for the Austin Hospital in Melbourne. You can buy Peter's book here: https://www.amazon.com.au/Giving-Hope-Journey-Purpose-Organisation/dp/9811361444 Episode highlights: 5.40 mins – strengths of small charities – major gifts and major donors – a different approach for start-ups/small charities - the most cost effective way of starting funding.  7.15 mins - why a case for support is so important and tips of what is essential for a good one 8.15 mins – how to target a major single donor  11.10 mins – What Giving Hope is all about for for-purpose organisations 18.20 mins – the six fundraising dilemmas and what they mean for small non-profits - The cost ratio dilemma  23.20 mins - the tied funding dilemma 28.20 mins – the product vs misery vs hope dilemma For more resources created specifically for small non-profits join the Small Non-Profits Alliance for FREE here: https://smallnonprofits.com.au/membership-account/membership-levels/ You can also connect with the Alliance on Facebook and Instagram.

    44 min

  7. 02/10/2023 · BONUS

    Short Stuff: Busting the Overhead Myth

    In our charity world, ‘overheads’ is a blanket term for any expenses a non-profit has, that aren’t program costs.  In this episode of Short Stuff, Bianca shares why there's often too much emphasis on the issue of overhead expenses, why it's a mistake to use it to measure a charity's efficiency, what non-profits can do to educate donors. The study mentioned in this episode can be found here: https://www.researchgate.net/publication/345485033_Is_Overhead_A_Tainted_Word_A_Survey_Experiment_Exploring_Framing_Effects_of_Nonprofit_Overhead_on_Donor_Decision  Our Small But Mighty 'Short Stuff' episodes are advice for small non-profit success, delivered in under five minutes. For more resources created specifically for small non-profits join the Small Non-Profits Alliance for FREE here: https://smallnonprofits.com.au/membership-account/membership-levels/ You can also connect with the Alliance on Facebook and Instagram.

    4 min

  8. 12/23/2022 · BONUS

    Non-Profit Myth Busters: 2022 fundraising & social media trends

    It's time to bust some non-profit myths! In this episode, Bianca and Kirsty bust four commonly-held myths about small organisations in the non-profit sector in 2022, including whether fundraising is trending down, if social media still works for non-profits anymore, high donor fatigue rates, and how many social media platforms you really need to be on. For more resources created specifically for small non-profits join the Small Non-Profits Alliance for FREE here: https://smallnonprofits.com.au/membership-account/membership-levels/ You can also connect with the Alliance on Facebook and Instagram.

    29 min
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Small But Mighty is the podcast of the Small Non-Profits Alliance, offering expert advice and resources for small non-profits. Featuring interviews with charity sector experts on fundraising, marketing or governance advice.

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  • Creator
    Small Non-Profits Alliance podcast for small charities
  • Years Active
    2019 - 2025
  • Episodes
    58
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    © 2025 Small But Mighty Podcast for Non-Profits
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