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EPISODE · May 27, 2025 · 47 MIN

Ep 19 I 6 Non-Profit Myths You Seriously Need to Stop Believing

from The Raimy and Bini Podcast · host Raimy Rubin and Bini Maryles

There are a lot of things people say about nonprofits that just aren’t true. In this episode, we go after some of the biggest myths in the fundraising world.Like the idea that if your cause is good enough, the money will follow.Or that board members don’t need to give.Or that overhead is a dirty word.Or that only rich people can make a difference.We don’t just bust these myths. We talk about where they come from, why they’re so sticky, and how they hold organizations back.----------------------------------Chapters:00:00 Introduction and Podcast Setup03:31 The Impact of Storytelling in Fundraising08:56 Myth Busting in Nonprofit Fundraising16:12 Debunking Common Fundraising Myths19:20 The Pilota Rule and Nonprofit Funding Misconceptions27:57 The Myth of Nonprofits Not Making a Profit30:46 Board Member Contributions: More Than Just Connections38:03 The Power of Small Donors in Philanthropy-----------------------------

There are a lot of things people say about nonprofits that just aren’t true. In this episode, we go after some of the biggest myths in the fundraising world.Like the idea that if your cause is good enough, the money will follow.Or that board members don’t need to give.Or that overhead is a dirty word.Or that only rich people can make a difference.We don’t just bust these myths. We talk about where they come from, why they’re so sticky, and how they hold organizations back.----------------------------------Chapters:00:00 Introduction and Podcast Setup03:31 The Impact of Storytelling in Fundraising08:56 Myth Busting in Nonprofit Fundraising16:12 Debunking Common Fundraising Myths19:20 The Pilota Rule and Nonprofit Funding Misconceptions27:57 The Myth of Nonprofits Not Making a Profit30:46 Board Member Contributions: More Than Just Connections38:03 The Power of Small Donors in Philanthropy-----------------------------

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