Fundable and Findable: Getting Out of the Nonprofit Starvation Cycle

<p>What actually makes a nonprofit truly fundable, and not just busy, but built to last?</p><p>In this episode of the Sustainable Giving Podcast, Dave Raley sits down with Kevin L. Brown, CEO of Mighty Ally and author of <em>Fundable &amp; Findable</em>, to unpack a hard truth: most nonprofits don’t struggle because they lack passion or effort. They struggle because they lack clarity.</p><p>From his journey out of the advertising world to working alongside nonprofits globally, Kevin brings a sharp lens to the structural challenges holding organizations back. Together, Dave and Kevin explore what it really takes to move beyond the “starvation cycle” and into a model of sustainable, scalable impact, where organizations are not only doing meaningful work, but are clearly positioned, deeply trusted, and consistently supported.</p><p>This is a candid, thought-provoking conversation that challenges assumptions about fundraising, branding, and what it means to build something that lasts.</p><p>What would change if your organization focused less on doing more, and more on becoming unmistakably clear?</p><p>Key Topics They Cover:</p><ol><li>Why most nonprofits stay small, and what’s really holding them back</li><li>The “Fundable &amp; Findable” Framework explained</li><li>Escaping the starvation cycle</li><li>From confusion to clarity: a real transformation story</li><li>The tension around “looking slick” as a nonprofit</li></ol><p>Also in this episode, they talk about:</p><ul><li><p>Why donors don’t read—and how to “get to the point to get to the donor”</p></li><li><p>The myth of diversification in nonprofit funding models</p></li><li><p>Why retention starts immediately after the first gift</p></li><li><p>The role of leadership as the “chief earning officer”</p></li><li><p>How hybrid nonprofit models (like Mighty Ally) unlock new sustainability pathways</p></li></ul><p>Key Resources:</p><ul><li><p>Get your copy of <a href="https://fundablefindable.org/" target="_blank">Fundable &amp; Findable</a>.</p></li><li><p>Connect with Kevin on <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/kevinlbrown" target="_blank">LinkedIn</a>.</p></li><li><p><a href="https://www.bridgespan.org/insights/how-nonprofits-get-really-big">The Bridgespan Group Study</a>.</p></li><li><p>Connect with Dave on <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/draley">⁠⁠LinkedIn⁠⁠</a>.</p></li><li><p>Learn about Dave’s new program, <a href="https://www.sustainablegiving.org/rise">⁠⁠RISE⁠</a>.</p></li></ul><p><em>Special thanks to our team at Sustainable Giving: Tom, Kirsten, Victoria, and Abigail.</em></p>