Nonprofit Nuggets with Jennifer Yarbrough

Jennifer Yarbrough

Business Education

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Are Donors Stingy? Busting This Nonprofit Myth
1/26/2026 | 9 mins.
One of the biggest myths in nonprofit fundraising is this:
"Fundraising is hard because donors don't want to give."
That's simply not true.
Donors aren't withholding money.
They're avoiding uncertainty and risk.
If fundraising feels exhausting, awkward, or impossible, this conversation will help you see fundraising through the donor's eyes — and change how you approach it.
Why Funders Avoid Risk Even When the Mission Is Good
1/24/2026 | 14 mins.
When nonprofit leaders hear the word risk, they often think about money.
Funders think about something very different.
Funders don't avoid impact.
They avoid uncertainty.
If your nonprofit keeps hearing "not right now" or "not a fit," this conversation will help you understand what funders are seeing and how to position your organization differently.
The Moment Passion Turns Into Real Leadership
1/22/2026 | 24 mins.
Passion is often what starts the work, but leadership is what sustains it.
Turning your passion into leadership doesn't mean losing heart.
It means building something that can last beyond you.
If you've felt the tension between loving the mission and carrying the weight of responsibility, this conversation will help you step into the next level of your work.
Capacity Isn't Cash. Here's What Funders Actually Mean
1/20/2026 | 14 mins.
When funders talk about capacity, many nonprofit leaders hear one thing: money.
But that's not what capacity actually means, and misunderstanding it is one of the biggest reasons nonprofits stay unfunded.
Capacity is about ability, not balance.
It's about whether your nonprofit can deliver what it promises.
If you've been told you "lack capacity" and assumed it meant you needed more money, this video will change how you see funding and how you prepare for it.
Why Nonprofit Leaders Burn Out Before They Get Funded
1/18/2026 | 5 mins.
Nonprofit burnout doesn't happen because leaders don't care enough. It happens because most founders are building, fundraising, and serving without the structure that makes funding possible.
If you've been doing everything (running programs, posting online, applying for grants) and still feel stuck, this isn't a motivation issue.
It's a fundability issue.
Burnout is a warning sign, not a personal failure.

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About Nonprofit Nuggets with Jennifer Yarbrough

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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