Small But Mighty Podcast for Non-Profits

While it can seem daunting, AI is here to stay and can provide incredible benefits for small charities.

In this episode, Bianca chats to Behrend, a seasoned not-for-profit professional with a passion for integrating technology to amplify impact. 

Kyle is committed to opening access to AI for small charities and to equip them with the tools and knowledge to overcome resource challenges, improve efficiency, and boost overall effectiveness.

You can learn more about AI for charities from Kyle or read his e-book here on his website.

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.

How can small charities weather tough economic times using  'value for money' principles?

In this episode Bianca chats to UK researchers Dr Carl Evans and Dr Nigel Jackson from Plymouth University about their two research projects focussing on small charities.

Dr Evans has led two studies - 'Value-for-money and the small charity' and 'UK charities and the current economic situation: Embracing value-for-money (VFM) in order to survive.'

Episode highlights:

10 mins - Value-for-money theory and the 'Three E's

11.30 mins - What charities think value-for-money actually is

12 mins - Why value-for-money is so important for small charities

15.20 mins - The research results and the economic impact on UK charities, and similarities with Australia.

25.40 mins - How small charities can adapt to change and economic challenges 

26.23 mins - Why innovation is important

27 mins - Collaboration between small charities

37.16 mins - How small charities can practically adopt a value-for-money approach

41.45 mins - Tips for leaders of small charities wanting to create a culture of value-for-money

49.54 mins - What Dr Evans and Dr Jackson think Small But Mighty can mean for small 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/

You can also connect with the Alliance on Facebook and Instagram.

It's time to bust some non-profit myths!

In this episode, Bianca and Kirsty bust four commonly-held myths about small charities in 2024, covering topics such as how small charities handle finances, whether they should use bequests, social media misconceptions and myths about video for charity marketing. 

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.

In a post-Covid world, where events and community fundraising has become less reliable and much more challenging. More and more charities are shifting their focus up the donor pyramid a little to major donors.

In this episode, Bianca breaks down The Circle of Giving and the six key steps in the process of the move management protocols for major donors.

Resources mentioned in this episode can be found here.


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/

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Small But Mighty is back for a sixth season! In this opening episode, hosts Bianca and Kirsty share key trends small non-profits need to be aware of in 2024.

With economic and cost of living pressures being seen globally, it's more important than ever for small charities to work smarter and not harder.

Episode highlights include:

 2:53 mins - The importance of relationships & collaboration between small non-profits and charities

8:39 mins -   Changes in determining the success of your non-profit's email marketing

13:29 mins - Why strengthening your donor relationships is more important than ever during the cost-of-living crisis

17:45 mins - Why you need to use video on social media in 2024

21:28 mins - The impact of AI in the small non-profit space

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.