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Episode #338: How to De-Risk and Diversify Your Revenue with Yany San Luis

What does it really mean to have a sustainable funding model? In this episode of Inspired Nonprofit Leadership, Sarah Olivieri is joined by Yani San Luis, founder and CEO of The Win Woman, to talk about what most nonprofits get wrong about fundraising. They unpack the hidden risks of grant funding, why galas may not be worth the effort, and how to build a smarter donor stewardship pipeline. If you want to grow your nonprofit’s revenue without losing your mind—or your mission—this is one to listen to with a notepad.

Episode Highlights

03:16 Sustainable Funding Models
05:09 Risks in Various Funding Models
09:37 Importance of Donor Trust and Unrestricted Giving
24:15 Effective Donor Stewardship

Meet the Guest

Yanyn “Yany” San Luis is the CEO and founder of The Win Woman, a management consulting firm trusted by nonprofit CEOs to drive strategy, revenue growth, and impact. She has raised over $23 million for nonprofits and trained 2,500+ executives in sustainability and social impact.

Yany has partnered with organizations like AARP, the Latin GRAMMY Cultural Foundation, and Teach for America, leading high-impact trainings and speaking at NMSDC, USHCC, and other leadership forums. Her work helps nonprofits secure major funding, deepen donor engagement, and expand their impact. In short, Yany and her team help nonprofit CEOs win by raising money.

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