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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/

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/

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/ 

The COVID-19 pandemic has shifted the grants and funding landscape for non-profits. In this episode, Bianca talks to grants expert, Lindy Fentiman from Strategic Grants about new trends in grants landscape and how small non-profits can better communicate their impact to funders. 11 mins - Advice for small charities on how to communicate their impact to funders 13 mins - Why a non-profit's key messages are so important 20 mins - Three tips for how small charities can become grant-ready The GEM Local program discount mentioned in this episode can be found here: https://smallnonprofits.com.au/member-benefits/strategic-grants-exclusive-member-offer/ 

With so many recent changes on the Meta platforms – Facebook and Instagram – social media can be a discouraging space for small non-profits right now. In this episode of Short Stuff, Kirsty shares why Instagram can still work for small charities and the three areas to focus on. 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/

Creating social change is a goal of many small non-profits. but it's not an easy task. In this episode, Kirsty chats to Rhen Soggee, Executive Director and Co-CEO of ActNow Theatre, a socially conscious theatre company in Adelaide that's been a grassroots organisation for 14 years. Rhen shares insights into how ActNow uses the arts and theatre to educate and inform on issues such a racism, gender and cultural diversity, and domestic violence. Rhen also explains why it's important for small non-profit to take risks in the work they do, and the importance of diversity in non-profit leadership. You can learn more about ActNow's work here: https://www.actnowtheatre.org.au/home  ActNow Theatre is a member of the Small Non-Profits Alliance. Learn about our free membership here: https://smallnonprofits.com.au/membership-account/membership-levels/ 

An annual supporter survey is a great way to check in with your donor base each year. It gives non-profits an opportunity to connect and learn more about donors, both as individuals and collectively. In this episode of Short Stuff, Bianca shares a few simple points to remember when creating a donor survey, including technical tips and example questions. The resources mentioned in this survey can be found here: https://smallnonprofits.com.au/2022/02/14/donor-survey-sample-questions-downloadable-resource/  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/

2021 was a challenging year for many small charities, particularly for digital and peer-to-peer fundraising.  Peer-to-peer fundraising events were heavily affected during covid lockdowns, but virtual events have proved very successful for some charities able to pivot quickly. So, in this episode Bianca chats to social entrepreneur and digital fundraising expert Tania Burstin, about digital fundraising advice and trends for small charities in 2022. Tania is the founder of mycause.com.au – Australia’s leading online fundraising platform. mycause.com.au has 6000 charity partners and has raised more than $140M for charities and Australian community groups.  Tania shares insights into digital fundraising trends for 2022, and advice for small charities including: -       Key mistakes in digital fundraising -       How to engage major donors -       Why getting marketing right is so important 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/  mycause.com.au is a Service Partner of the Small Non-Profits Alliance.

What a rollercoaster of challenges 2021 has been for small non-profits! It's also been a year where small non-profits have shown themselves to be small but mighty: adapting to challenges, succeeding during a global pandemic, and embracing the digital world. In the final episode for 2021 Bianca and Kirsty share their highlights for small non-profits in 2021, from a new focus on donor engagement, and a shift towards instagram for many small non-profits to build awareness and community. Bianca and Kirsty also share advice for small non-profits in 2022, including the essential skills and resources to remain nimble and adaptable into the new year. 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/ 

Social media is an important part of every small non-profit’s digital arsenal, but often leaders of small organisations can find it hard to make time to engage on social media. In this episode of Short Stuff, social media specialist & Co-Founder of the Small Non-Profits Alliance, Kirsty Wallett, shares three easy ways you can engage with your supporters on social media as a non-profit leader. 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/

Small charities are often more in touch with their donors than larger charities, and starting out in their fundraising efforts can be challenging on many fronts. So, what can small charities do to ensure they are acting ethically? In this episode Bianca chats to Katherine Raskob, the CEO of Fundraising Institute Australia (FIA) - the professional fundraising body in Australia - about the FIA Code and the importance of ethics in best-practice fundraising. Katherine has a wealth of experience as a charity board director and leader, and shares her advice for how small non-profits can act ethically and professionally when fundraising. The FIA Code and information on the FIA's course can be found here: https://smallnonprofits.com.au/2021/11/02/what-is-the-fia-fundraising-code/ Listening notes; 13 mins - Why transparency in fundraising is important    14.30 mins -  Why it costs money to raise money & how to explain that to donors   22.15 mins  - The FIA Code and ethical data practices with donors   23.30 mins  - How the Code advises on supply chain practices for small charities 24.30 mins  - FIA Code Course 26.16 mins  - Advice to directors of small charities on ethics in fundraising 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/ 

When we're working tirelessly in the for-purpose space, it's important to find inspiration and hope from other sources In this episode of Short Stuff, Bianca Crocker shares four books that are essential reads for non-profit leaders. Content note: this episode was recorded before the passing of author and holocaust survivor Eddie Jaku, mentioned in this episode. 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/