Small But Mighty Podcast for Non-Profits

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Short Stuff: Moving Major Donors Jul 28, 2021

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Just because you’re a small charity, doesn’t mean you should exclude major donors from your fundraising strategy.
In this episode of Short Stuff, Bianca explains why some philanthropists prefer to give to a smaller charity and what make major donors tick, so you can better engage and inspire your biggest supporters.
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/

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.

Creating major change as a small non-profit: Sonya Ryan Jul 06, 2021

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CN: child sexual assault, homicide -- Sonya Ryan dedicates herself to promoting internet safety for children and teenagers through the Carly Ryan Foundation, established in memory of her daughter Carly, who was murdered by an online predator posing as a teenage boy, 14 years ago.

Sonya has worked tirelessly in her small charity to influence some mighty changes of Australian legislation to better protect young people on the internet. Her work has also made inroads of change in the UK and US.

Sonya shares her both devastating and inspiring story with Bianca, and provides inspiration and advice for those in the non-profit space striving to achieve major change and reform.

You can find the resources mentioned in this episode on the Carly Ryan Foundation website here: https://www.carlyryanfoundation.com/resources/fact-sheets
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/

Short Stuff: 5 media coverage fundamentals for non-profits Jun 15, 2021

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Getting positive media coverage for your cause is harder than ever, but with the right knowledge of news, getting positive PR for your organisation is something every small non-profit can achieve.

In this episode of Short Stuff Kirsty, a former journalist, shares her five fundamentals for gaining media coverage for your non-profit.
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/

Working towards Reconciliation as a non-profit May 27, 2021

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It's Reconciliation Week and this year's theme is More than a word. Reconciliation takes action, urging the reconciliation movement towards braver and more impactful action.

Bianca chats to proud Yugambeh man and community consultant Mark Watego, about how small non-profits can work towards reconciliation.
Mark explains why Reconciliation is an ongoing process or empathy and recognition, and shares some of the common misconceptions.

Episode highlights
8.15 mins - How non-profits can play an active role in the reconciliation process
19.40 min - Why working on rapport is so important to building relationships with indigenous communities

21.30 mins - The many facets of relationship building

The AIATSIS Map of Indigenous Australia referred in this episode at the 12 minute mark can be found here: https://aiatsis.gov.au/explore/map-indigenous-australia
Find out more about Reconciliation Week at Reconciliation Australia's website here https://nrw.reconciliation.org.au/

Non-Profit Myth Busters: 4 Fundraising & Marketing Myths May 18, 2021

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It's time to bust some non-profit myths! In this episode Bianca and Kirsty bust four commonly-held myth within the non-profit sector, covering contentious topics like how often you should post on social media and the admin costs of running a charity.
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/

Short Stuff: 5 Must-Haves for Fundraising May 03, 2021

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A fundraising plan is one of the most important documents you’ll put together for your small non-profit.
Not only is it a road map for your fundraising efforts, it allows you to be proactive, rather than reactive. And we all know time is precious when you work in, or run, a small charity.
In this episode of Short Stuff, Bianca shares five must-haves for your small non-profit's fundraising plan.
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/

Turning Life Experience into a Non-Profit Apr 06, 2021

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Everyone feels a little lonely sometimes, right? Imagine being a new migrant to Australia and knowing no one, after having a full life with a professional job, a large family and friends back home.

Novela Corda experienced exactly that when she moved to Australia from Mumbai, India in 2015. So she decided to do something about it.

She Co-Founded Key Into Australia with friend Maia 2019 after both women were inspired to support other migrant women in Australia in the same position as them.

In this episode Bianca chats to Novela about how her own personal experience inspired her to create a small non-profit, and the challenges and joys that went along with it.
Episode time markers:
1.23 mins – Novela's personal experience with isolation as a migrant

8.15 mins - Key Into Australia's program offering
13.20 mins – How to tackle loneliness and isolation, and ‘how to fill your cup’
16.40 mins – Financial sustainability and funding challenges.
22.35 mins – What makes Key Into Australia Small But Mighty. How small organisations are naturally innovative.

You can find out more about Key Into Australia here: https://keyintoaustralia.com.au/
Novela and Key Into Australia are members of the Small Non-Profits Alliance. Learn about our free membership here: https://smallnonprofits.com.au/membership-account/membership-levels/

Short Stuff: 3 Digital Essentials for Small Charities Mar 16, 2021

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Your small non-profit’s digital presence has never been more important. It’s a way to ensure robustness in the ways you communicate, fundraise and basically do the good work you’re doing.
The impact of COVID and recent issues with Facebook’s news ban illustrate the dangers of having all your eggs in one digital basket.

In this episode of Short Stuff, Kirsty Wallett shares three digital tools that are essential for success in your small charity.

The digital fundraising resources mentioned in this episode provided by mycause.com.au can be found here: https://smallnonprofits.com.au/2020/05/04/digital-fundraising-basics-for-small-non-profits/ (You will need to join our free membership to access this page, see below).
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/

Tips & inspo for start-up non-profits: SAY Australia Mar 04, 2021

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Rich Stephens was in his 30s before he gave himself permission to stutter, now he's the Founder of SAY Australia, a small non-profit inspiring and supporting Aussie kids living with a stutter.
Bianca chats to Rich about his experience establishing SAY Australia from the ground-up in Australia, after working with the organisation's US version.
Rich also shares his journey of living with a stutter as a child and adult, and how that's helped him lead SAY Australia, working to empower kids who stutter through the creative arts and teaching them their voice matters, that they deserve to be heard.
5 mins - Rich's journey and the challenges of living with a stutter as a child
27 mins – How SAY Australia is tackling the challenge of lack of awareness of their small organisation.

30 mins – Rich shares 4 tips on starting your own non-profit organisation

38 mins – What does being a 'Small but Mighty' organisation mean to Rich & SAY Australia?
You can learn more about SAY Australia here: https://www.sayaustralia.org.au/
Access the resources discussed in this episode here, by joining the Small Non-Profits Alliance for free here: https://smallnonprofits.com.au/membership-account/membership-levels/

Short Stuff: 3 tips for positive non-profit leaders Jan 19, 2021

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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 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/

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