Small But Mighty Podcast for Non-Profits

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Short Stuff: 7 Secrets of Grant Success Aug 09, 2020

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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, public ancillary funds and private ancillary funds.
These organisations - often called structured philanthropy - distribute more than 1.5 billion dollars every year to Australian charities.
Small But Mighty's Short Stuff is advice for small non-profit success, in under five minutes.
For more grant writing resources, join us at the Small Non-Profits Alliance: 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.

Mid-year health check for small non-profits Jul 17, 2020

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It's time to get a check-up! In this light-hearted episode, Bianca and Kirsty recommend their top tips for doing your own small non-profit 'half-year health check'.
The continuing COVID-19 pandemic has thrown all the usual plans for 2020 into chaos, so now is the perfect time to take your small non-profit's pulse.
Bianca and Kirsty answer questions like - 'Should I just throw away my 2020 fundraising plan?' 'How do I know if my social media posts are working any more?' and 'Isn't the digital space too crowded now?'
Whatever the result of your small non-profit's check-up, you can be sure the answer isn't to persist with business as usual.
Bianca and Kirsty recommend simple and quick ways you can make sure you're on the right track for the remainder of this challenging year.
Become a member of the Small Non-Profits Alliance for FREE here - https://smallnonprofits.com.au/membership-account/membership-levels/

Sean Gordon, Founder of SchoolAid Jun 30, 2020

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In this uplifting episode, Bianca chats with Sean Gordon, OAM, the Founder of SchoolAid, an organisation empowering young philanthropists in schools to raise money for charitable causes.
SchoolAid has helped 6500 schools participate in more than 75 campaigns, raising $5.5 million for charitable causes, both internationally and in Australia.
Sean shares amazing insights and his philosophy on giving and philanthropy, and the direct links this has to improving wellbeing.
**This episode was recorded before COVID-19 restrictions and social distancing measures.
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: Why Email Is Your BFF Jun 09, 2020

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In this episode of Short Stuff, Kirsty - Head of Marketing at the Alliance - explains why email is your small non-profit's digital BFF (Best Friend Forever!).
It's not hard to convince anyone in this new COVID-19 pandemic world, why email is an important marketing and communication tool, but Kirsty explains that email has always been your small non-profit's most powerful digital tool, and shares stats to back it up.
Resources mentioned in this episode can be found at - https://smallnonprofits.com.au/2020/05/28/doing-digital-right-free-members-masterclass/
Small But Mighty's Short Stuff is advice for small non-profit success, in under five minutes.

Lively Founder Anna Donaldson May 21, 2020

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In this episode of Small But Mighty, Bianca chats to Anna Donaldson, Founder and CEO of Lively, a unique and innovative Melbourne-based small non-profit employing young people to help older people stay connected.
Anna shares advice on how small non-profits can work closely philanthropic funders for better outcomes, as well as how the organisation is tackling the challenges of the COVID-19 environment and aged care.
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: Talking Bequests May 17, 2020

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Small But Mighty's Short Stuff is advice for small non-profit success, in under five minutes. In this episode, Alliance Founder and certified fundraiser, Bianca, shares her quick and simple tips for talking to donors about a tricky subject - bequests.
The number of Australians writing Wills has increased dramatically during the coronavirus pandemic – and it’s happening in the UK too.
It’s believed the numbers have more than doubled!So now, more than ever, we need to be talking to our supporters about gifts in Wills.
But who are your bequest prospects?
And what's the best way to broach this often tricky subject?
For more bequest and fundraising resources, join us at the Small Non-Profits Alliance: https://smallnonprofits.com.au/membership-account/membership-levels/

Holy Fools Founder Neal Taylor Apr 23, 2020

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Bianca chats to Neal Taylor, Founder of Holy Fools, a grassroots small non-profit working to support the homeless and disadvantaged in the Yarra Ranges region in Victoria.
Neal explains the unique challenges for the homeless and outreach services during the COVID-19 pandemic, shares his incredible journey from a career in film and TV to founding his organisation, and shares tips for other independent 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/

Short Stuff: Saying Thank You to Donors Apr 19, 2020

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In this episode of Short Stuff, Small Non-Profits Alliance Founder Bianca Crocker explains why 'thank you' is possibly the most important thing you'll ever say to your donors.
And why, during the coronavirus pandemic, it's more vital than ever to engage with your donors.
You can find the template resources referenced in this episode at https://smallnonprofits.com.au/category/the-knowledge-hub/ Small But Mighty's Short Stuff is advice for small non-profit success, 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/

Advice for small non-profits during COVID-19: Navigating uncharted waters Mar 26, 2020

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Given the recent challenges and changes in everyone's lives during the COVID-19 pandemic, Bianca chats with charity sector expert Margaret Scott.
Bianca's conversation with experienced and expert fundraiser, Margaret looks at the current challenges charities are facing and gives practical advice for small charities during this time.
Margaret Scott has over 30 years of fundraising and non-profit leadership experience including her role as past Chair on the FIA National Board and being awarded FIA's Arthur Venn Fundraiser of the Year in 2014 for outstanding service to the fundraising profession in Australia.
She is currently undertaking her PhD and working as a Senior Research Assistant at QUT's Australian Centre for Philanthropy and Non-Profit Studies.Resources mentioned in this episode:
Federal government stimulus package: https://treasury.gov.au/coronavirus/businesses (Read under the boosting cash flow section)
Fundraising Institute of Australia (members access): Fundraising in a Crisis Resources https://fia.org.au/fundraising-in-a-crisis-resources-and-articles/
F & P Magazine: Archived article about donor retention post GFC - https://www.fpmagazine.com.au/donor-retention-in-times-of-gfc-216049/
Margaret is happy to have a short chat with Alliance members if they need it. She can be contacted via LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/margaret-scott-cfre-ffia-18071314/
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/

Lolly Jar Circus with Judy Bowden Feb 28, 2020

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This month, Bianca chats with Judy Bowden, from the inspirational Lolly Jar Circus in South Australia.
Judy tells the story of this small but mighty non-profit working to create positive change in the lives of young people via fun, social circus activity.
Through the skills of tumbling, trapeze and juggling, young people learn the skills for life and fitness.
Judy also shares some of their learning and wisdom working as a small organisation.
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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