Podcasts by Small But Mighty Podcast for Non-Profits

46. Digital Fundraising Trends in 2022 from 2022-01-23T07:00

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 lockdown...

45. 2021 Highlights&Advice for Small Non-Profits from 2021-12-23T07:00

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 cha...

44. Short Stuff: 3 Social Media Tips for Leaders of Non-Profits from 2021-12-15T04:00

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 epi...

43. Ethics in fundraising for small charities from 2021-11-26T01:00

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 ch...

42. Short Stuff: 4 Books for Non-Profit Leaders from 2021-11-08T23:00

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 fo...

41. Doing it in a Dress: Feminism&educating girls in Africa from 2021-10-08T05:00

Dr Chrisanta Muli's grandmother didn't get past grade two in school. So her mother was raised her with a determination to ensure her daughter and granddaughter didn't suffer the s...

40. Non-Profit Myth Busters: Common myths about small organisations from 2021-09-24T03:00

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, covering contenti...

39. Leadership learnings for small non-profits from 2021-08-22T05:00

Prue Ingram began her career as a speech pathologist. Fast forward 20 years and Prue is an experienced CEO and leader in the non-profit sector, leading international development organisation, As...

38. Short Stuff: Moving Major Donors from 2021-07-28T02:00

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 philanthr...

37. Creating major change as a small non-profit: Sonya Ryan from 2021-07-06T09:00

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 daughte...

36. Short Stuff: 5 media coverage fundamentals for non-profits from 2021-06-14T20:00

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 achiev...

35. Working towards Reconciliation as a non-profit from 2021-05-27T09:00

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 acti...

34. Non-Profit Myth Busters: 4 Fundraising&Marketing Myths from 2021-05-18T08:00

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 sho...

33. Short Stuff: 5 Must-Haves for Fundraising from 2021-05-03T05:00

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 proa...

32. Turning Life Experience into a Non-Profit from 2021-04-06T03:00

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 ho...

31. Short Stuff: 3 Digital Essentials for Small Charities from 2021-03-16T01:00

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.
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30. Tips&inspo for start-up non-profits: SAY Australia from 2021-03-04T07:00

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 stutt...

29. Short Stuff: 3 tips for positive non-profit leaders from 2021-01-18T21:00

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 n...

28. Two big lessons from 2020 for small non-profits from 2020-12-22T07:00

In the final episode for 2020 Bianca and Kirsty review the year that was, sharing two big lessons for small non-profits from the historic and challenging events of 2020.

It wasn&ap...

27. From Small to Mighty: The success of Liz Dawes&RCD Foundation from 2020-12-10T07:00

Paediatric brain cancer is the number one disease killer of young people. When Liz Dawes’s son Robert ‘Connor’ Dawes passed away in 2013 from brain cancer at the age of just 18, she was moved to...

26. Short Stuff: Giving Tuesday, simple, last minute ideas from 2020-11-28T02:00

Giving Tuesday 2020 is upon us! There’s still time to leverage this collective day of generosity for your small non-profit.

In this episode of Short Stuff, Kirsty shares 3 simple, las...

25. Starting a small non-profit: FurPetSake from 2020-11-25T06:00

Taking in stray animals is in Roshana Sultan’s blood. Growing up seeing her own parents volunteering, Roshana was inspired to found her own small non-profit two years ago.

After sp...

24. Short Stuff: The F-word&your board from 2020-11-15T06:00

A key ingredient to success in any non-profit is a good, well-functioning board. In this episode of Short Stuff, Bianca shares four tips to banish your board’s fear of fundraising, a common prob...

23. Elliot Costello: A polished&passionate change maker from 2020-10-25T02:00

In this episode Bianca chats to Elliot Costello, the passionate Co-Founder and Director of YGAP, and the hugely successful Polished Man fundraising campaign to end violence against children...

22. The power of skilled online volunteering for non-profits from 2020-10-15T05:34:19

Matt Boyd is passionate about volunteering for the digital age and shares his tips for making the most of skilled volunteers in your small non-profit, explains how to incentivise skilled volunte...

21. Short Stuff: 3 tips for better social media content from 2020-10-05T09:00:01

Kirsty shares three simple tips for improving your small non-profit's social media content and growing engagement.

Small But Mighty's Short Stuff is advice for small non-profi...

20. Facebook Fundraising for Australian non-profits from 2020-09-24T06:14:09

Did you know Facebook could already be collecting donations for your small non-profit, even if you're not registered yet?

In this episode, Bianca and Kirsty talk about latest on th...

19. Digital fundraising basics from 2020-08-30T21:27:58

Tidy up your small non-profit's digital fundraising with this episode.

Bianca chats to Tania Burstin from mycause.com.au - an Australian-based digital fundraising platform.
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18. Short Stuff: 7 Secrets of Grant Success from 2020-08-09T03:09:35

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 Austral...

17. Mid-year health check for small non-profits from 2020-07-17T03:59:05

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 COV...

16. Sean Gordon, Founder of SchoolAid from 2020-06-30T08:53:59

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 h...

15. Short Stuff: Why Email Is Your BFF from 2020-06-09T02:25:08

Small But Mighty's Short Stuff is advice for small non-profit success, in under five minutes. In this episode of Short Stuff, Kirsty - Head of Marketing at the Alliance - explains why email is...

14. Lively Founder Anna Donaldson from 2020-05-21T09:56:43

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 ...

13. Short Stuff: Talking Bequests from 2020-05-17T02:38

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 ti...

12. Holy Fools Founder Neal Taylor from 2020-04-23T08:31:05

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 c...

11. Short Stuff: Saying Thank You to Donors from 2020-04-19T03:36:52

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...

10. Advice for small non-profits during COVID-19: Navigating uncharted waters from 2020-03-26T06:06:39

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...

9. Lolly Jar Circus with Judy Bowden from 2020-02-27T20:11:01

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 ...

8. The tragedy&generosity of the bushfire crisis from 2020-01-23T16:23:48

With such a devastating start to 2020 for so many Australians, Bianca and Kirsty discuss the bushfire crisis, the important role of small charities and the impact on the charity sector.A thank you ...

7. 5 top tips to kickstart your small non-profit in 2020 from 2019-12-16T09:02:13

Join Small Non-Profits Alliance Founder Bianca and Founding Partner Kirsty as they share their Top 5 Tips to Kickstart your small non-profit in 2020.From fundraising to marketing and wellness, star...

6. Ella Stratton, HAS Foundation from 2019-11-28T07:53:21

Five years ago Ella Stratton and her husband lost their beautiful boy, Hunter, at age 12. After a normal pregnancy and delivery, and at just eight weeks old, Hunter had his first seizure. The docto...

5. St Kilda Gatehouse, Andie Patchett from 2019-10-29T02:05:03

In Episode 5 of Small but Mighty, we talk to Andie Patchett from St Kilda Gatehouse, who established a social enterprise to help build financial sustainability for this small non-profit.Two years o...

4. Farm Animal Rescue, Brand King from 2019-09-18T07:35:54

In this episode of Small but Mighty, Brad King, founder of Farm Animal Rescue, shares with us how they turned a challenging situation with the government on its head. Through perseverance, people p...

3. Katie Hooper, Foster Care Association of Victoria from 2019-08-27T05:34:56

In episode 3 of Small but Mighty, Alliance Founder, Bianca Crocker, talks to Katie Hooper, CEO of the Foster Care Association of Victoria, an organisation that has had increased in size considerabl...

2. Six fundraising&marketing tips for your small non-profit from 2019-07-28T21:26:32

Alliance Founder Bianca, and Founding Partner Kirsty share their top six tips for success for fundraising and marketing for your small non-profit. With a new financial year upon us, this advice is ...

1. Meet the Small Non-Profits Alliance Team from 2019-06-27T23:22:09

In Episode 1 of Small But Mighty, the podcast for small charities, meet the team behind the Small Non-Profits Alliance, hear about the vision behind the creation of the Alliance and learn what&apos...

1. Meet the Small Non-Profits Alliance Team from 2019-06-27T09:22:09

In Episode 1 of Small But Mighty, the podcast for small charities, meet the team behind the Small Non-Profits Alliance, hear about the vision behind the creation of the Alliance and learn what&apos...