Agents of Nonprofit
A weekly podcast interviewing everyday superheroes and the services and technologies they provide to nonprofits. The goal is to inform nonprofit organizations about ideas, services, and products that can help.
Agents of Nonprofit
Community-Centric Fundraising: A New Era for Nonprofits with Maria Rio
In this episode of Agents of Nonprofit, we welcome Maria Rio to explore Community-Centric Fundraising (CCF)—a fresh, equity-driven approach to fundraising that prioritizes the needs of the community over individual donors. Maria breaks down the ten principles of CCF, compares it to traditional donor-centric models, and shares actionable insights for nonprofits looking to make the shift.
Topics We Cover:
- Maria’s journey into the nonprofit world
- What Community-Centric Fundraising (CCF) means and why it matters
- The key differences between donor-centric and community-centric models
- The ten principles of CCF and how nonprofits can apply them
- The origins of CCF and its evolution over the past eight years
- The benefits of adopting a community-driven approach to fundraising
- Challenges and misconceptions about transitioning to CCF
- The future of nonprofit fundraising and where CCF is headed
To Learn More and Connect with Maria:
Maria Rio on LinkedIn
The Small Nonprofit Podcast
GoFurtherTogether.ca
Nonprofit AF Blog
The ten principles of Community-Centric Fundraising
