In this episode of the podcast, Trevor is joined by Cindy Wagman, nonprofit consultant and known in the space as the ‘Fractional Queen’.

Cindy shares her insights on transitioning to consulting, explaining how fractional roles offer organizations big solutions without requiring full-time commitments. You'll learn how she balances her passion for service with entrepreneurship. This episode also reveals the challenges of nonprofit fundraising, why chasing trends won’t solve your problems, and how to build strategies rooted in engaging your community.

Where to find Cindy:

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/cindywagman/?originalSubdomain=ca

Exclusive access to her podcast: https://www.nonprofitfractionals.com/fracture

Confessions with Jess and Cindy Podcast: https://confessionswithjessandcindy.buzzsprout.com/

Website: https://cindywagman.com/

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Chapters:

0:00 Consulting Success: Uplifting the Sector

2:18 What are Fractional Roles?

6:36 Nonprofit Fundraising Challenges

9:10 Emerging Fundraising Stars from Canada

13:21 Cindy’s Family Memories in Puerto Vallarta

15:12 Starting a Podcast for Small Nonprofits

19:18 Courage to Talk about Tough Topics

21:17 Breaking Free from Scarcity Mindset

25:45 Balancing Service & Entrepreneurship

27:33 Why Saying No is Powerful

31:20 Setting Boundaries for Organizational Health

33:11 Consultants: Empowering with Boundaries

36:58 Fundraising Strategies that Work

39:11 Avoiding Trends and Focusing on Community