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Sprout Nonprofit | the podcast for small shop nonprofits

Feeling overstretched, distracted and drained all for the mission you love? Yea, that is not our jam.

This is the community where small shop nonprofit executive directors, founders and change makers can learn to reclaim their time, build their blueprint and boost their impact by fundraising smarter and prioritizing radical connections, all while seeding their mission for sustainable and lasting impact.

This is Sprout, THE podcast for small shop nonprofits looking to do more good in the world. This podcast is hosted by former nonprofit Executive Director, Founder and farmer-in-training Rachel Bearbower of Small Shop Strategies.

Welcome to the farm. Let’s dig in. 🌱

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Update frequency
every 10 days
Average duration
21 minutes
Episodes
81
Years Active
2021 - 2024
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73 | [CASE STUDY] How an arts nonprofit embraced the art of storytelling through email

73 | [CASE STUDY] How an arts nonprofit embraced the art of storytelling through email

Can an email series transform your community engagement?

In today’s episode, I’m join by the one and only Trent Rash, Executive Director of the Missouri Symphony to talk about being stopped on the st…

01:06:47  |   Mon 29 Jan 2024
72 | [CASE STUDY] This nonprofit recognized the power of relationship building and increased engagement by 357%

72 | [CASE STUDY] This nonprofit recognized the power of relationship building and increased engagement by 357%

Whether you’re a small shop leader, an aspiring nonprofit professional, or simply someone interested in the intersection of creativity, finance, and education, this episode is a must-listen.

Andrea F…

01:03:12  |   Mon 15 Jan 2024
71 | Productivity isn’t the point

71 | Productivity isn’t the point

If you're feeling the strain of endless tasks and unrelenting expectations, this episode is a breath of fresh air.

Ask we kick off the new year, we’re also calling for a call to action to rewrite the…

00:21:49  |   Mon 08 Jan 2024
70 | Get your inbox under control before year-end

70 | Get your inbox under control before year-end

This time of year, your inbox is the LAST place you should be spending all your time. Yet, here we are. Stuck spending our days and weeks in our inboxes.

You likely know this frustration.

In today’s …

00:22:27  |   Thu 30 Nov 2023
69 | Direct Mail Fundraising at Year-End with Steven Screen

69 | Direct Mail Fundraising at Year-End with Steven Screen

Is direct mail fundraising all that and a bag of chips?

Dive into this Bonus Call from inside the SproutED membership featuring Steven Screen, a fundraising guru with over 30 years of experience! Ste…

01:12:40  |   Thu 23 Nov 2023
68 | Unlocking major gifts and overcoming your fundraising mindset with Rhea Wong

68 | Unlocking major gifts and overcoming your fundraising mindset with Rhea Wong

Are you ready for a no-BS conversation with Rhea Wong all about raising major money with high net worth donors?

On this 🌱 SproutED bonus call replay, Rhea and I dive into the significance of major gi…

01:00:29  |   Thu 09 Nov 2023
67 | The 4 Rules of Inbox Management

67 | The 4 Rules of Inbox Management

Have you all of a sudden looked up from your computer and realized you’ve spent all day in your inbox?

You likely know this frustration.

In today’s episode, we’re talking about just that - your email…

00:18:18  |   Thu 02 Nov 2023
66 | Building Relationships, Not Just Lists: Email Marketing Q+A

66 | Building Relationships, Not Just Lists: Email Marketing Q+A

Welcome back to Part 2 of our deep dive into email marketing and list segmentation. If you missed Part 1, make sure to take a listen so you have the full scoop!

In this episode, I dive into all your …

00:30:49  |   Thu 26 Oct 2023
65 | Segmentation Secrets: Tailoring Your Nonprofit's Message for Impact

65 | Segmentation Secrets: Tailoring Your Nonprofit's Message for Impact

Today, we're diving into the tech and automation side of email marketing, and there was so much to unpack, you’ll need to check back next week for part 2!

This episode was inspired by a voice memo we…

00:29:55  |   Thu 19 Oct 2023
64 | Peek inside the SproutED community — Grant Writing Q+A with DeaRonda Harrison

64 | Peek inside the SproutED community — Grant Writing Q+A with DeaRonda Harrison

Peeling back the curtain on one of the SproutED Community Bonus calls.

In this episode, DeaRonda Harrison of June First Firm chats with SproutED community members and answers all their grant writing …

01:03:48  |   Thu 28 Sep 2023
63 | How to Set Boundaries and Banish Burnout with Julia Campbell (Nonprofit Nation)

63 | How to Set Boundaries and Banish Burnout with Julia Campbell (Nonprofit Nation)

Helllloooo from Nonprofit Nation!

In this episode, I am sharing an episode from when I was a guest on Julia Cambell’s podcast, Nonprofit Nation. This is one of my favorite interviews I’ve ever done.

00:36:44  |   Thu 21 Sep 2023
62 | What to expect this Fall

62 | What to expect this Fall

We are back in action!

The Sprout Nonprofit podcast is back from summer vacation and shaking things up.

In this episode, I share with you some of the shifts I’m making in my business, some exciting n…

00:26:08  |   Thu 07 Sep 2023
61 | Why Email is the Secret Weapon for Nonprofits to Retain Donors

61 | Why Email is the Secret Weapon for Nonprofits to Retain Donors

Need a few hot tips for retaining your  donors?

 

A new report is in and I’m giving you all the highlights for keeping your donors engaged amidst the decreasing giving trend. I also dive into the imp…

00:28:01  |   Fri 12 May 2023
60 | Overcoming your fundraising fears [REPLAY]

60 | Overcoming your fundraising fears [REPLAY]

Ready to take back control of your calendar? 

 

In this episode, I will share with you the three layers of calendar management and how practice putting your non-negotiables and boundaries in the cale…

00:23:05  |   Thu 27 Apr 2023
59 | Want 546 hours added to your calendar?

59 | Want 546 hours added to your calendar?

Ready to take back your time and banish that burnout for good?⏰

 

Find out how I plan my calendar and practice flexible time blocking. 

 

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Running a nonprofit is not easy, but what if you had a …

00:23:57  |   Thu 13 Apr 2023
58 | How to create a new donor welcome series  [REPLAY]

58 | How to create a new donor welcome series [REPLAY]

The best way to retain new donors? With an automated welcome series. No need to let new donors slip through the cracks - keep ‘em coming back for more. 

 

Here’s how to put a crucial part of donor st…

00:33:12  |   Thu 30 Mar 2023
57 | The 4 systems every nonprofit needs

57 | The 4 systems every nonprofit needs

Systems are crucial for becoming more focused, organized, and productive. 

 

In this episode, we'll cover the 4 systems every nonprofit needs and how they work together to boost your productivity -- …

00:26:19  |   Thu 16 Mar 2023
56 | Can anyone be a fundraiser?

56 | Can anyone be a fundraiser?

Being a fundraiser is not for the faint of heart. But what happens when someone unexpected becomes a fundraiser. 

 

This episode is a peek inside of a project that my partner and I are working on tog…

00:24:10  |   Thu 02 Mar 2023
55 | What’s an annual report and do you need one? [REPLAY]

55 | What’s an annual report and do you need one? [REPLAY]

Do you need an annual report? Is there a difference between an annual report and an impact report? 

 

In this podcast, we’ll walk through everything you need to know about annual reports and how to u…

00:20:27  |   Thu 16 Feb 2023
54 | 5 reasons to join a membership program for EDs

54 | 5 reasons to join a membership program for EDs

If you've wondered if you should give a membership a try, or even if it works, this episode will give you all the clarity. 

 

Hear my hot take on memberships, and what type of memberships are most ef…

00:16:32  |   Thu 02 Feb 2023
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