Episode 41: Small Nonprofits - Why Working So Close to Your Mission Can Be Both Hugely Rewarding and Highly Challenging
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We were joined by Suzanne Chui, Dance Artist and Co-Artistic Director at Mocean Dance; Rickesh Lakhani, Executive Director at Future Possibilities for Kids; and Cindy Wagman, President and Founder of The Good Partnership.
The Topic: Small Nonprofits - Why Working So Closely to Your Mission Can Be Both Hugely Rewarding and Highly Challenging
SOME OF WHAT YOU WILL HEAR:
The challenges:
having to wear many hats
being a “reluctant fundraiser”
lack of capacity building opportunities and more
The rewards:
Small nonprofits are more resourceful
Donor relationships look very different when you know all your donors by name
Small nonprofits are uniquely positioned to be nimble, adaptive, and fast
All this and and so much more!
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EPISODE 41 PANELISTS
Suzanne Chui
Dance Artist, Co-Artistic Director
Mocean Dance
Halifax, Nova Scotia
Rickesh Lakhani
Executive Director
Future Possibilities for Kids
Markham, Ontario
Cindy Wagman
President, Founder
The Good Partnership
Toronto, Ontario