Podcast Episodes
Back to Search"We Don't Have Funding" Isn't the Real Problem
I want to challenge something I hear all the time: "We don't have funding."
But here's the truth: not having funding is a symptom.
When funding isn't…
3 months, 2 weeks ago
How Funders Calculate Risk Before Funding Your Nonprofit
Today I want to talk about something nonprofit leaders are rarely taught: how funders calculate risk before they fund your organization.
Funding deci…
3 months, 3 weeks ago
What "Fundable" Really Means (And Why Most Nonprofits Aren't)
I hear nonprofit leaders say this all the time: "We just need to become more fundable."
But when I ask what that actually means, most people can't cl…
3 months, 3 weeks ago
Where Is the Money? (And Why It's Not Reaching Your Nonprofit)
I hear this question constantly: "Where is the money?"
Because from your side, it can feel like funding has dried up, donors have disappeared, and gr…
3 months, 4 weeks ago
Why Funders Invest in Systems, Not Just Stories
Today I want to talk about something that might challenge you a little bit.
Funders do care about your story. They care about the people you serve. T…
3 months, 4 weeks ago
The Fundable Nonprofit Summit | Houston, Texas
𝗧𝗛𝗘 𝗙𝗨𝗡𝗗𝗔𝗕𝗟𝗘 𝗡𝗢𝗡𝗣𝗥𝗢𝗙𝗜𝗧 𝗦𝗨𝗠𝗠𝗜𝗧
3 Days to Build It Right — Before You Try to Fund It
Houston, TX
May 6–8, 2026
8:30 AM – 5:30 PM
HOSTED BY Jennifer …
4 months ago
What Nonprofits Must Do Before Their First Grant (Most Skip This Step)
I'm often asked, "What should we be doing before we get our first grant?" And the truth is, what happens before that first grant matters more than th…
4 months ago
Why You're Paying Out of Pocket for Your Nonprofit (And What You Were Never Taught)
If you're paying for your nonprofit out of your own pocket, I want you to know something first: you're not alone.
I see this all the time. Passionate…
4 months ago
If You've Ever Been Rejected for Funding, This Conversation Is for You
If you've ever applied for funding and received a rejection email… or a generic "we went in another direction"… or no response at all, then this conv…
4 months, 1 week ago
How to Position Your Organization to Be Fully Funded in 90 Days
Let's talk about next steps.
If you've been learning, listening, and realizing that something needs to change in how your organization is set up, thi…
4 months, 1 week ago