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You Can't Afford MeAuthor: Samuel Anderson
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How Smarter Systems, Clear Stories, And Engaged Boards Transform Nonprofits
Episode 2
Monday, 9 February, 2026
Want a nonprofit that runs like a mission-driven powerhouse instead of a tired hustle? We sit down with fundraising consultant Nick Sollog to unpack the real levers that move revenue and impact: clean systems, aligned teams, strong boards, and consistent visibility. From the inside workings of the Virginia Fundraising Institute to gritty stories from the field, we pull back the curtain on what works—and what quietly derails growth.Nick explains why the “first CRM you find” becomes a silent tax on your future, and how clear processes, staff training, and data hygiene make fundraising more predictable. We dive into five practical development tracks, shifting grant landscapes, and the culture shift leaders need to make: paying fundraisers competitively and treating development as strategy, not a cost center. The results are tangible—better pipelines, clearer reporting, and donors who actually stay.We also explore the moments that define an organization’s trajectory. A near-closure board vote that flips to a turnaround. A junior board that transforms volunteers into advocates and lifelong givers. Corporate volunteer days that help rather than distract. Even the unglamorous but vital gift acceptance policy that protects staff time and keeps programs focused. Along the way, we highlight how collaboration beats duplication and why many would-be founders should partner with existing orgs before adding another logo to the landscape.You’ll leave with a grounded playbook: pick the right tools and implement them well, align your story across every team member, recruit boards for accountability and access, design volunteering that creates value, and communicate often so your work is seen and supported. If you care about building a resilient nonprofit that can scale its mission with integrity, this conversation is your next step. Subscribe, share with a board member or ED who needs it, and leave a review to help more leaders find these insights.Support the showwww.themrpreneur.com
