Financial Sustainability for Health Nonprofits: Rethinking Earned Revenue

Many nonprofits feel stuck in a cycle of short-term funding and unpredictable grants. In this episode, Spencer Brooks talks with Stephanie Jacobs of Scale Collaborative about how nonprofits, especially those in the health space, can shift their mindset around money, explore earned revenue strategies, and use storytelling to strengthen financial sustainability. Learn how rethinking your funding model can unlock greater impact and long-term resilience for your organization.

About the guest

Stephanie has a diverse background in the social purpose sector, having served as an Executive Director, and held previous roles in communications and community engagement. Coupled with her experience as a Board Director, she brings valuable insights into the sector’s challenges and opportunities. Stephanie is dedicated to strengthening non-profits, helping to build capacity, and amplify their impact. She is also an advocate for environmental sustainability and local food systems, and previously ran her own business teaching home gardening and resiliency building skills. She’s often found working in her garden, or stocking up at the local farmers market.

Resources

• Thriving Non-Profits Cohort applications are now open for our Fall 2025 cohort. 
• Scale Collaborative Resources: https://scalecollaborative.ca/resources/ 
• Charity Village newsletter: https://resources.charityvillage.com/subscribe/

Contact Stephanie

• Website: https://www.thrivingnonprofits.ca/
• Email: [email protected]