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by Jennifer Yarbrough
Are you a nonprofit leader who is looking for real insight into how to successfully startup, fundraise for, or successfully lead your nonprofit organization. If you answered yes, this podcast is for you.In this podcast you will discover: 1. What a nonprofit really is;2. Grant tips; and,3. Ways to raise money for your nonprofitI share with you how I have raised hundreds of millions of dollars stretching beyond traditional grants, and trained thousands of organizations across the globe. Sign up for my newsletter.Http://Bit.ly/jnnpodcastlist
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- Yesterday1h 6m
The Worst Startup Advice for Nonprofits
Getting a 501(c)(3) is a legal milestone. It is not the same thing as building a functioning nonprofit organization. And simply finding grants to apply for isn't a funding strategy. Funders need to see an organization that is prepared to receive, manage, and steward their investment. In this episode, I want to challenge the advice that has sent too many passionate founders into nonprofit leadership without teaching them what they're actually building.
- 2 days ago36 min
Funding Ends: Communicating Nonprofit Stability to Funders
What happens when the funding ends? As a nonprofit leader, you can't communicate stability to funders simply by telling them how important your program is. You have to demonstrate that your organization has the capacity to continue operating, adapting, and delivering results beyond a single grant.
- 4 days ago36 min
The Executive Director's Two Jobs: Mission + Sustainability
As an Executive Director, your job isn't simply to make sure the work gets done. Your job is also to build an organization capable of doing the work sustainably. In this video, I want to challenge you to look at your role differently. Are you spending all of your time delivering the mission—or are you also building the organization that will sustain it? Because a sustainable mission requires a sustainable organization behind it.
- 4 days ago36 min
Your Nonprofit Doesn't Just Have a Funding Problem—It Has a Capacity Problem
In this video, I'm breaking down the organizational capacity issues that can keep nonprofits stuck in the cycle of "we just need more funding"—and why building the right foundation can actually make your organization more fundable, more sustainable, and more prepared for growth. More money cannot fix an organization that doesn't have the capacity to use that money well.
- 5 days ago1h 19m
Through The Funders' Lens - Episode 4: Can Your Nonprofit Sustain Itself After the Donation Is Gone?
If your biggest donation disappeared tomorrow, could your nonprofit continue operating? And I'm not just talking about whether you could keep your program running for another few months. I'm asking whether your organization has the capacity, systems, financial strategy, leadership, and infrastructure to continue fulfilling its mission after that money is gone. Because receiving funding is one thing. Sustaining the organization after the funding ends is another.
- 3 weeks ago1h 40m
Through The Funders' Lens - Episode 3: You Want Funding, But Are You Investing in Your Leadership?
If you expect funders to invest in your nonprofit, why won't you invest in learning how to build and operate that organization? I don't ask that to criticize you. I ask it because I've spent 40 years working with nonprofit leaders, and I've noticed a common pattern. Many leaders are willing to spend countless hours searching for grants, writing proposals, and asking others to believe in their mission. But they're often reluctant to invest in the one thing that could transform their organization the most: their own education as a nonprofit leader.
- Aug 22, 20261h 39m
The 501(c)(3) Lie: Why Your Nonprofit Still Can't Get Grants
One of the biggest misconceptions I hear from nonprofit leaders is this: "Once we get our 501(c)(3) status, we'll be able to get grants." I want to challenge that belief. Because becoming a 501(c)(3) is an important milestone but it's not a guarantee that funders will invest in your organization. If you've been wondering why your nonprofit still isn't attracting grants after receiving your 501(c)(3), this conversation will help you understand what may be missing.
- Aug 18, 202645 min
Through The Funders' Lens - Episode 2: What Makes a Nonprofit Get the Grant (And What Doesn't)
Have you ever wondered why one nonprofit receives the grant while another walks away with a rejection email? Many nonprofit leaders believe the answer is simple: "They had a better grant writer." "They had a better story." "They knew the right people." But after working as a grant evaluator, I've learned that grant decisions are often about much more than the proposal itself. In this video, I explain what truly makes a nonprofit competitive for grant funding and what often prevents organizations from getting funded.
About Fundable by Design
Are you a nonprofit leader who is looking for real insight into how to successfully startup, fundraise for, or successfully lead your nonprofit organization. If you answered yes, this podcast is for you.In this podcast you will discover: 1. What a nonprofit really is;2. Grant tips; and,3. Ways to raise money for your nonprofitI share with you how I have raised hundreds of millions of dollars stretching beyond traditional grants, and trained thousands of organizations across the globe. Sign up for my newsletter.Http://Bit.ly/jnnpodcastlist
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