The Nonprofit Podcast
The Nonprofit Podcast is your weekly dose of real-talk fundraising, designed for the doers, dreamers, and difference-makers powering today’s nonprofit world.
Hosted by Jena Lynch, Donorbox’s Education & Community Engagement Manager, and fundraising strategist Britt Stockert, CFRE, each episode delivers clear, practical insights you can act on right away, no fluff, no filler.
You’ll also hear from Cara Augspurger, Ed.M., CFRE, ED of Grace Care Center Foundation, sharing field updates and frontline perspectives.
Whether you’re building something new or leveling up your impact, we bring you bold ideas, honest conversations, and tools to help you fundraise smarter and lead with confidence.
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The Nonprofit Podcast
Summer Rewind| 5 Steps to Building a Nonprofit Strategy That Actually Works
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Most nonprofit strategic planning mistakes don't show up until year-end, right when your fundraising push exposes exactly what's missing.
Being busy isn't the same as having direction. In this Summer Rewind, Cara Augspurger, CFRE, breaks down the five steps that took her organization from constant firefighting to a plan that actually holds up, in six months.
What you'll learn
- How to tell real growth from just being busy, before it costs you at year-end
- The one question your strategic plan has to answer first
- How to run a funding reality check that shows exactly where the gaps are
- How to set numbers-based targets for a "good year", no gut feel required
About Cara Augspurger, CFRE
Cara is the Executive Director of Grace Care Center Foundation and host of The Nonprofit Podcast.
About Donorbox
Donorbox is a trusted fundraising platform used by more than 100,000 organizations worldwide, helping raise over $4 billion for causes that matter. Learn more at donorbox.org.
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This episode is for educational purposes only and isn't legal or financial advice. Please consult a professional advisor for guidance specific to your organization.