Fundable by Design

Hosted by Jennifer Yarbrough

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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 nonprofit I 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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June 15, 202659 min

You Didn't Plan Where the Money Was Going to Come From (And Now Your Nonprofit Is Struggling)

I want to have an honest conversation with nonprofit leaders today. Many people spend months planning their programs, defining their mission, and filing their paperwork. But they never stop to ask one critical question: Where is the money going to come from? If your entire funding strategy is "we'll figure it out later," you're creating problems that will eventually show up as stress, burnout, and financial instability.

June 14, 202629 min

Your Programs Are Growing… But the Funding Isn't Coming In? Here's Why

Have you noticed the pressure increasing inside your nonprofit? More community need. More expectations. More demand for your programs. But despite all of that… the funding still isn't consistently coming in. So today, I want to talk about why that happens.

June 11, 202658 min

How Misinformation Is Causing Nonprofits to Struggle

I want to talk about something that is quietly affecting a lot of nonprofit leaders: Misinformation. I've seen many organizations struggle, not because the mission wasn't important, but because the leaders were operating from incomplete, outdated, or incorrect information. They were told: "Just start a nonprofit and grants will come." "Passion is enough." "Programs are the priority." "Filing paperwork means you're ready." And over time, those ideas create confusion, frustration, and instability.

June 9, 202621 min

"I Didn't Realize Running a Nonprofit Was This Much Work" — Here's What Most Leaders Miss

"I didn't realize running a nonprofit was this much work." Honestly, many people don't realize it because they were never shown what actually goes into operating an organization beyond the mission and the programs. I've seen passionate leaders enter this work with good intentions, only to become overwhelmed by everything happening behind the scenes. If you've been feeling overwhelmed, stretched thin, or surprised by the weight of leadership, this conversation will help you understand why, and what needs to change moving forward.

June 5, 202620 min

You're Probably Paying for Your Nonprofit More Than You Realize

I want to talk about something many nonprofit leaders normalize without even realizing it: paying for the organization themselves. Not just financially, but emotionally, mentally, physically, and with their personal time and resources. If you've been sacrificing more than people realize just to keep things going, this conversation will help you recognize the real cost and why it matters.

June 2, 202630 min

It's Okay to Ask for Help as a Nonprofit Leader (And Why You Should)

It's okay to ask for help. But more than that—it's necessary. Because doing it alone isn't a strength. Building with the right support is. If you've been carrying more than you should, this conversation will help you rethink what strong leadership actually looks like.

May 30, 202637 min

From Startup to Stability: What Comes Next

Starting your nonprofit was one phase. But building it to last is a completely different one. Today, I want to talk about what it looks like to move beyond startup and begin building your organization for long-term sustainability. If you've already started but feel like you're still in the early chaos, this conversation will help you understand what to build now so your organization can grow with stability.

May 26, 202634 min

Is Your Nonprofit Stuck in Startup Mode? This Is the Problem

Are you still operating your nonprofit like it's in startup mode… even after several years? Still figuring things out. Still reacting instead of planning. Still inconsistent with funding, systems, or structure. If that sounds familiar, you're not alone. Startup mode is temporary. But if you don't recognize when to shift, it can quietly become your normal.

May 23, 202625 min

What Is a Nonprofit Structure (And Why It Matters More Than You Think)

What is a nonprofit structure, really? Because when many people start a nonprofit, they focus on the mission, the programs, and the paperwork—but not the structure that holds everything together. If you've been hearing this term but never fully understood it, this conversation will give you clarity—and help you start seeing your organization differently. Because once you understand structure, you start building with intention.

May 20, 202636 min

Ready to Fix Your Nonprofit? Watch This First

If you're at the point where you know something in your nonprofit isn't working and you're ready to actually fix it, this conversation is for you. Not just to motivate you. But to help you move forward with clarity. I've seen organizations stay stuck not because they don't care… but because they don't know what to fix first. If you're ready to stop guessing, stop circling the same problems, and start building something that actually works, this is where you begin.