Sprout Nonprofit | the podcast for small shop nonprofits Rachel Bearbower
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Feeling overstretched, distracted and drained all for the mission you love? Yea, that is not our jam.
This is the community where small shop nonprofit executive directors, founders and change makers can learn to reclaim their time, build their blueprint and boost their impact by fundraising smarter and prioritizing radical connections, all while seeding their mission for sustainable and lasting impact.
This is Sprout, THE podcast for small shop nonprofits looking to do more good in the world. This podcast is hosted by former nonprofit Executive Director, Founder and farmer-in-training Rachel Bearbower of Small Shop Strategies.
Welcome to the farm. Let’s dig in. 🌱
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73 | [CASE STUDY] How an arts nonprofit embraced the art of storytelling through email
Can an email series transform your community engagement?
In today’s episode, I’m join by the one and only Trent Rash, Executive Director of the Missouri Symphony to talk about being stopped on the street because of an email — and how storytelling is essential to every nonprofit organization.
Trent reflects on the challenges and rewards of nonprofit leadership, especially in the arts sector.
Join us to hear how storytelling and embracing change can redefine the success of a nonprofit organization.
🔗 Links mentioned in this episode
How to launch an automated new donor welcome series ☕️ Find me on social media
Instagram LinkedIn ⭐️ Get to know Trent + MOSY
Website LinkedIn Instagram ⚙️ My favorite tech tools
ConvertKit (PS. nonprofits get 20% off!)
Learn the steps needed to increase your donor retention without sacrificing the personalization needed to build a real connection with your donors!
In this webinar, I’ll walk you through the 3 action steps to create, write and automate a new donor (or subscriber) welcome series this year.
Sign up today!
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72 | [CASE STUDY] This nonprofit recognized the power of relationship building and increased engagement by 357%
Whether you’re a small shop leader, an aspiring nonprofit professional, or simply someone interested in the intersection of creativity, finance, and education, this episode is a must-listen.
Andrea Ferrero-Haggerty is on the podcast sharing about her journey as the Executive Director and Co-Founder of Pockets Change.
This episode serves as an inspiring example of how small organizations can make a substantial impact with the right approach, mindset, and community support.
Join this conversation in exploring how productivity and purpose can align to create meaningful, sustainable change.
🔗 Links mentioned in this episode
How to launch an automated new donor welcome series ☕️ Find me on social media
Instagram LinkedIn ⭐️ Get to know Andrea + Pocket’s Change
Pockets Change Website Find out your Money Personality Quiz Andrea on LinkedIn Pockets Change on Instagram ⚙️ My favorite tech tools
ConvertKit (PS. nonprofits get 20% off!)
Learn the steps needed to increase your donor retention without sacrificing the personalization needed to build a real connection with your donors! In this webinar, I’ll walk you through the 3 action steps to create, write and automate a new donor (or subscriber) welcome series this year.
Sign up today!
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71 | Productivity isn’t the point
If you're feeling the strain of endless tasks and unrelenting expectations, this episode is a breath of fresh air.
Ask we kick off the new year, we’re also calling for a call to action to rewrite the narrative on productivity, focusing on what truly matters.
Tune in for an enlightening journey towards sustainable productivity, where doing less can actually mean achieving more.
🔗 Links mentioned in this episode
One Day Calendar Productivity Challenge How to launch an automated new donor welcome series ☕️ Find me on social media
Instagram
LinkedIn
⚙️ My favorite tech tools
ConvertKit (PS. nonprofits get 20% off!)
Running a nonprofit is not easy, but what if you had a few more hours back in your day? During the challenge, I will show you the 3 strategies you need to create more space on your calendar this year – easily.
Sign up today!
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70 | Get your inbox under control before year-end
This time of year, your inbox is the LAST place you should be spending all your time. Yet, here we are. Stuck spending our days and weeks in our inboxes.
You likely know this frustration.
In today’s episode, we’re talking about just that - your email inbox! And more specifically, the simple strategies you need to keep it under control and from taking over your life.
☕️ Find me on social media
Instagram
LinkedIn
⚙️ My favorite tech tools
ConvertKit (PS. nonprofits get 20% off!)
Running a nonprofit is not easy, but what if you had a few more hours back in your day? During the challenge, I will show you how to start saving 2+ hours in your day – easily. (Yes, that’s 10+ hours a week!).
Sign up today!
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69 | Direct Mail Fundraising at Year-End with Steven Screen
Is direct mail fundraising all that and a bag of chips?
Dive into this Bonus Call from inside the SproutED membership featuring Steven Screen, a fundraising guru with over 30 years of experience! Steven shares a treasure trove of tips on leveraging direct mail for donor engagement. He unpacks the nuances of creating impactful appeals and explains why direct mail remains a powerful tool in your fundraising arsenal, especially amidst the trend of decreasing online giving.
Get ready to transform your fundraising strategy from transactional to relational with Steven's expert guidance.
🔗 Links mentioned in this episode
Get to know Steven and the Better Fundraising Company Connect with Steven Screen on LinkedIn ☕️ Find me on social media
Instagram
LinkedIn
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Monday Minute: SproutED Membership Reminder
Running a nonprofit is not easy, but what if you had a community of people to support you? Enrollment for 🌱SproutED, the only community for small shop Executive Directors to grow — together.
Enroll ends tomorrow: https://www.smallshopstrategies.com/joinsprouted
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Instagram
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Customer Reviews
Highly recommend
I could listen to Rachel talk about anything! Her expertise in this area is so clear, and her approach makes people feel less alone. I’m not an ED, but I can use insights from this podcast in my daily life. Brilliant!
SO HELPFUL!!
Super helpful, informative pod. Banger intro music, too!! Please keep the episodes flowing, I have learned so much from this podcast! Thank you, Rachel!!
Full of straightforward and actionable tips
Sometimes listening to nonprofit podcasts can make me feel even more overwhelmed as a small shop ED. But Rachel has a knack for prioritizing things into smaller steps that are always within my reach. Each episode leaves me feeling capable to keep moving forward, even at a snail’s pace.