# Episode 55: Tim Smith-Gerding, Founder, Blackbird Collective

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Podcast: [Nonprofits On A Mission](https://stenobird.com/podcast/nonprofits-on-a-mission-7164750)
Published: 2026-03-12T13:00:00+00:00
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## Resource

Tim Smith-Gerding of Blackbird Collective discusses his consulting work with nonprofits, focusing on strategic planning for organizations like Stay Work Play, and emphasizing the critical need for collaboration and shared administrative services among smaller nonprofits to improve efficiency and attract larger donors.

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