Crowdfunding for Your Nonprofit

Are you struggling to figure out how to crowdfund for your nonprofit, especially when most advice seems geared toward products instead of causes? In this episode, Holly Rustick sits down with Steve Vick, Founder of Nonprofit Ally, to break down how nonprofits can run successful crowdfunding campaigns that actually generate results. Drawing from his experience as Executive Director of Noble Paws, Steve shares what works—and what doesn’t—when it comes to crowdfunding in the nonprofit space. They discuss how to approach crowdfunding as a viable income stream, common mistakes organizations make, and practical strategies to help you stop spinning your wheels and start raising funds with confidence. Whether you're new to crowdfunding or looking to improve your current efforts, this episode will give you the clarity and direction you need to move forward.ABOUT OUR GUESTSteve Vick is the Founder of Nonprofit Ally and former Executive Director of Noble Paws, where he gained firsthand experience leading successful crowdfunding campaigns for nonprofit organizations. He specializes in helping nonprofits diversify their revenue streams and build sustainable funding strategies. Through his work, Steve equips organizations with practical tools and insights to effectively launch and manage crowdfunding initiatives.OTHER RESOURCES:Weekly Newsletter: “Write Grants. Get Paid” - Get thought leadership on grant and freelance grant writing strategies every week in your inbox. https://grantwritingandfunding.com/Freelance Grant Writer Academy: Replace your Full-Time Income Writing Grants Part-Time from Home. https://grantwritingandfunding.com/freelance-grant-writer-academy/Grant Professional Mentorship: Double your Monthly Revenue with an Income Stream Outside of Grant Writing.https://grantwritingandfunding.com/mentorshipRATE, REVIEW, & FOLLOW THE PODCASTFavor, please? If you love this podcast, would you please do me a favor and leave a review on iTunes or your podcast listener?This helps others find the podcast and I read each and every review!“Every time I listen to Holly’s show, I learn something” ← If that sounds like you, please consider rating and reviewing my show!Also, if you haven’t done so already, follow the Grant Writing & Funding podcast to get grant and freelance grant writing proven strategies and conversations in your podcast player every single week.Thanks for listening!Warmly,Holly RustickLeading the $1 Billion for Good Movement: By 2030, aspiring and seasoned grant writers inside the Freelance Grant Writer Academy & Grant Professional Mentorship will 1) WIN $1 Billion in Grants, and 2) MAKE $30 Million in their Grant Writing Businesses. We are on our way already.