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Nonprofit Fundraising is a fundraising podcast for executive directors and development staff at sub-$1M nonprofits who need donor ops that work without a big advancement team. We own annual fund...
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Nonprofit Fundraising is a fundraising podcast for executive directors and development staff at sub-$1M nonprofits who need donor ops that work without a big advancement team. We own annual fund basics, donor stewardship cadences, board fundraising roles, grant narrative hygiene, event ROI math, and email appeals that do not sound spammy. Ultra-narrow ops for small shops—not enterprise CRM theatre. Search Nonprofit Fundraising on Spotify and Apple Podcasts for weekly fundraising SOPs and donor communication playbooks. Audio for this show is produced with AI assistance. Episodes are researched, scripted, and reviewed for accuracy before release.
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21 AUG 2026 · In this episode, host Sterling shows how small nonprofit teams can replace scattered donor chasing with a simple, repeatable process that fits their current staff size and tools. Learn to list every gift from the past twelve months in one shared document, group donors by amount and last contact, and set fixed outreach dates that turn random appeals into steady revenue. Discover how to assign team roles, create short message templates, and track responses without new software or hires.
Key takeaways:
- Group donors by giving level to set contact frequency and avoid lapsed supporters
- Use existing spreadsheets for lists, templates, and a shared calendar
- Prepare batches of short, personal notes each month and log replies for follow-up
- Stick to the schedule for three months before reviewing what works
This rhythm keeps outreach consistent, builds habits, and shows clear results when board members ask about stewardship.
đź“© Have questions or want to share your experience? Reach out at nonprofit@senseofthisshit.com.
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12 JUL 2026 · In this episode of Nonprofit Fundraising, we zero in on ultra-narrow operations tailored for sub-$1M nonprofits. Small teams often waste early momentum on scattered tactics that drain limited time and budgets. Instead, Sterling outlines a focused weekly rhythm: gather existing contacts into one list, note what drew each person in, then send brief personal notes to the five most approachable supporters. Track every interaction in a simple spreadsheet and review notes every Friday to spot patterns and plan the next small ask. These steps build steady progress without new staff or systems.
Key takeaways:
- Start only with people already connected to your mission
- Keep asks tiny and personal to earn quick replies
- Use calendar mentions and consistent follow-ups to create habits
- Review weekly to refine what works
This approach turns loose contacts into reliable small gifts within weeks.
đź“© Have questions or want to share your experience? Reach out at nonprofit@senseofthisshit.com.
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Nonprofit Fundraising is a fundraising podcast for executive directors and development staff at sub-$1M nonprofits who need donor ops that work without a big advancement team. We own annual fund...
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Nonprofit Fundraising is a fundraising podcast for executive directors and development staff at sub-$1M nonprofits who need donor ops that work without a big advancement team. We own annual fund basics, donor stewardship cadences, board fundraising roles, grant narrative hygiene, event ROI math, and email appeals that do not sound spammy. Ultra-narrow ops for small shops—not enterprise CRM theatre. Search Nonprofit Fundraising on Spotify and Apple Podcasts for weekly fundraising SOPs and donor communication playbooks. Audio for this show is produced with AI assistance. Episodes are researched, scripted, and reviewed for accuracy before release.
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| Author | Let's Work This Sh*t Out |
| Organization | Let's Work This Sh*t Out |
| Categories | Business , Society & Culture |
| Website | www.senseofthisshit.com |
| nonprofit@senseofthisshit.com |
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