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Nonprofit Launch Plan Podcast for Startup, Small, and Growing Nonprofits
Launch and grow your nonprofit with confidence! The Nonprofit Launch Plan Podcast for Startup, Small, and Growing Nonprofits is your weekly resource for nonprofit startup advice, nonprofit growth strategies, and practical tips for nonprofit leadership. Whether you're dreaming of starting a nonprofit organization, navigating the challenges of a new role, or looking to scale your impact, this podcast provides actionable insights. Learn nonprofit best practices based around the 6 critical elements…
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- Nonprofit Launch Plan Podcast for Startup, Small, and Growing Nonprofits
Make It Easy For Donors To Give | Fearless Fundraising Part 5 (Ep 70)
A potential donor understands your mission, believes in the impact you're making, and has decided to give. But what happens next? If the process of actually…
- Nonprofit Launch Plan Podcast for Startup, Small, and Growing Nonprofits
How to Create Urgency Without Pressuring Donors | Fearless Fundraising Part 4 (Ep. 69)
A potential donor can believe in your nonprofit's mission, appreciate the work you're doing, and even intend to give. But without a compelling reason to act…
- Nonprofit Launch Plan Podcast for Startup, Small, and Growing Nonprofits
What to Say When It's Time to Ask For a Gift | Fearless Fundraising Part 3 (ep. 68)
Making the ask is often the moment when an otherwise confident fundraising conversation suddenly gets uncomfortable. You can talk passionately about the…
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Fearless Fundraising (Step 2): The Solution is Bigger Than You (Ep. 67)
Your nonprofit may be doing incredible work. But when you talk about that work with a potential donor, who sounds like the hero? Too often, nonprofit…
- Nonprofit Launch Plan Podcast for Startup, Small, and Growing Nonprofits
Fearless Fundraising (Step 1): Start With the Problem (Ep. 66)
Before you ask someone to support your nonprofit, can you clearly explain the problem you’re asking them to help solve? That sounds simple, but it’s one of the…
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When a Donor Says Yes… But the Gift Never Comes (Ep. 65)
A donor tells you they’re going to give $5,000. Great. Except a week passes. Then another week. Eventually you start wondering: Do I call them? Send an email?…
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4 Leadership Lies Nonprofit Leaders Need to Stop Believing (Ep. 64)
Some leadership habits look responsible on the surface. Watching the numbers closely. Working long hours. Staying involved in decisions. Learning not to take…
- Nonprofit Launch Plan Podcast for Startup, Small, and Growing Nonprofits
When Donor Confidence Shakes: How Nonprofits Can Protect Fundraising and Respond Wisely (Ep. 63)
Uncertainty does not always stop generosity, but it can change how donors make decisions. When conflict escalates, markets become unsettled, or political and…
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Nonprofit Leadership: Could You Keep Leading This Way for Another Three Years? (Ep. 62)
You can lead at an unsustainable pace for a surprisingly long time. You can continue making every decision, answering every question, carrying the fundraising…
- Nonprofit Launch Plan Podcast for Startup, Small, and Growing Nonprofits
When a Donor Complains: A 5-Step Response Plan for Nonprofit Leaders (Ep 61)
A donor sends you an email, and they're not happy. Immediately, your mind starts racing. Are they going to stop giving? Did we do something wrong? Do we need…
- Nonprofit Launch Plan Podcast for Startup, Small, and Growing Nonprofits
Operational Stewardship: 3 Mistakes That Quietly Hurt Nonprofits (Ep. 60)
When nonprofit leaders think about stewardship, they usually think about finances. Budgets. Donor dollars. Financial accountability. Those things matter. But…
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How to Build Your First Nonprofit Board Without Regretting It Later (Ep #59)
Your founding board of directors will influence nearly every part of your nonprofit's future. Many new nonprofit leaders choose board members simply because…
- Nonprofit Launch Plan Podcast for Startup, Small, and Growing Nonprofits
3 Things Nonprofit Leaders Should Use AI For and 3 Things They Shouldn’t (Ep. 58)
Artificial intelligence is changing how nonprofits work. The question isn't whether your organization should use AI. The better question is: What should AI…
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A Vision Is Not a Roadmap: How Nonprofits Turn Big Dreams Into Action (Ep 57)
Every nonprofit leader has a vision for the future. The challenge isn't imagining where your organization could be ten years from now. The challenge is knowing…
- Nonprofit Launch Plan Podcast for Startup, Small, and Growing Nonprofits
Nonprofit Fundraising: How To Build A Development Department of One (Ep 56)
What do you do when your entire fundraising department is...you? For many startup and small nonprofits, the executive director wears every hat. You're leading…
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The Donor Journey Part 2 - from First Gift to Second Ask (Ep 55)
The Most Important Gift Is the Second One: How to Move Donors from First Gift to Lifelong Partner Most nonprofits spend a tremendous amount of time figuring…
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Nonprofit Fundraising: The 4 Stages Every Donor Moves Through Before Giving (Ep 54)
Many nonprofit leaders believe they have a fundraising problem when, in reality, they have a donor journey problem. In this episode, Matt breaks down the four…
- Nonprofit Launch Plan Podcast for Startup, Small, and Growing Nonprofits
The Founder Bottleneck: Why Your Nonprofit Can't Grow Without You (Ep 53)
Could Your Nonprofit Survive Two Weeks Without You? What would happen if you disappeared for two weeks? No email. No phone calls. No text messages. No checking…
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Nonprofit Marketing: 5 Social Media Priorities for Small Nonprofits (Ep 52)
Stop Chasing Followers: What Really Matters on Social Media For many nonprofit leaders, social media can feel like both a billboard and a scoreboard. It's easy…
- Nonprofit Launch Plan Podcast for Startup, Small, and Growing Nonprofits
Nonprofit Finances: The Ins and Outs of Fiscal Sponsorship (Ep. 51)
Starting a nonprofit is exciting. But for many leaders, the pressure to immediately build a standalone 501(c)(3), create HR systems, manage compliance, oversee…
- Nonprofit Launch Plan Podcast for Startup, Small, and Growing Nonprofits
Nonprofit Fundraising: The Hidden Power of Monthly Donors for Small Nonprofits (Ep 50)
Monthly giving is one of the most overlooked growth strategies for startup, small, and growing nonprofits. Too many nonprofit leaders spend their time chasing…
- Nonprofit Launch Plan Podcast for Startup, Small, and Growing Nonprofits
From Vision to Execution: How ShowerUp Grew into a Multi-City Nonprofit (Ep #49)
What does it actually take to move a nonprofit from an idea to a sustainable, growing organization? In this episode of the Nonprofit Launch Plan Podcast for…
- Nonprofit Launch Plan Podcast for Startup, Small, and Growing Nonprofits
From Dream to Impact: Your Nonprofit MVP Blueprint - Pt. 2 (Ep. 48)
Many startup nonprofits and growing organizations get stuck because they believe they need a building, full staff, major funding, or a polished infrastructure…
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From Dream to Impact: Your Nonprofit MVP Blueprint - Pt. 1 (Ep. 47)
Many aspiring nonprofit leaders delay launching because they believe they need the finished version of the dream before they can begin. They think they need…
- Nonprofit Launch Plan Podcast for Startup, Small, and Growing Nonprofits
Nonprofit Fundraising: How To Respond When a Prospect Goes Silent (Ep. 46)
Ever had a donor prospect seem fully engaged… only to go completely silent? No reply. No questions. No decision. In this episode, Matt breaks down exactly what…
- Nonprofit Launch Plan Podcast for Startup, Small, and Growing Nonprofits
Nonprofit Leadership: Building a Strong Executive Director and Board Partnership (Ep 45)
If your nonprofit feels stuck, the issue may not be your strategy or your effort. It may be the relationship at the core of your organization. In this episode…
- Nonprofit Launch Plan Podcast for Startup, Small, and Growing Nonprofits
Google Ad Grants Explained: Free Advertising Dollars Your Nonprofit Isn't Using
What if your nonprofit could reach people who are already searching for the exact problem you solve… without spending a dollar on ads? In this episode, Matt…
- Nonprofit Launch Plan Podcast for Startup, Small, and Growing Nonprofits
Nonprofit Events Done Right: Purpose, People, and Planning (Ep 43)
For many nonprofit leaders, hosting a large event feels like a natural step in growing awareness and raising funds. But before you jump into planning venues…
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Nonprofit Leadership: What To Do When Someone On Your Team Isn’t Delivering (E. 42)
Sooner or later, every nonprofit leader faces a difficult leadership moment. You bring someone onto your team because you believe in them. They care about the…
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Stop Wasting Time in Meetings: A Better Way to Brainstorm (Ep. 41)
Brainstorming meetings are supposed to spark creativity, solve problems, and move your nonprofit forward. But for many leaders, they end up feeling like a…
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Your Nonprofit's Flight Path: The 5 Growth Phases Every Nonprofit Goes Through (Part 2)
Each nonprofit grows through 5 distinct phases in its early years, and in this episode of the Nonprofit Launch Plan Podcast, Matt Stockman explains how…
- Nonprofit Launch Plan Podcast for Startup, Small, and Growing Nonprofits
Your Nonprofit's Flight Path: the 5 Growth Phases Every Nonprofit Goes Through (Pt 1)
Every nonprofit begins the same way: with a problem that refuses to leave your mind. In this episode, Matt introduces the Nonprofit Flight Path, a five-phase…
- Nonprofit Launch Plan Podcast for Startup, Small, and Growing Nonprofits
Nonprofit Fundraising: Growing Your Early Fundraising The Right Way (E38)
There is a critical moment in the early life of almost every nonprofit when leaders feel pressure to go bigger. More marketing. More emails. More social posts…
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Nonprofit Fundraising: Your Board as your First Fundraising Team (E37)
What comes after your very first nonprofit gifts? For most startup and early-stage nonprofits, the next critical source of funding is not grants, events, or…
- Nonprofit Launch Plan Podcast for Startup, Small, and Growing Nonprofits
Nonprofit Fundraising: Zero Donors, Zero Dollars - How to Secure Your First Gifts
What do you do when your nonprofit officially exists, the paperwork is approved, the vision is clear, and everything else is still at zero? Zero names in the…
- Nonprofit Launch Plan Podcast for Startup, Small, and Growing Nonprofits
Nonprofit Leadership: Getting Back to the Fundamentals That Create Stability and Momentum
When a professional athlete hits a slump, the solution is rarely something flashy. Coaches bring players back to the fundamentals. Stance. Form. Focus…
- Nonprofit Launch Plan Podcast for Startup, Small, and Growing Nonprofits
Nonprofit Operations and Finances: When Fundraising Success Is Actually Hurting Your Nonprofit - The Hidden Risk of Restricted Giving
Many nonprofit leaders celebrate raising money, yet still find themselves unable to pay the bills. In this episode, Matt Stockman unpacks one of the most…
- Nonprofit Launch Plan Podcast for Startup, Small, and Growing Nonprofits
Nonprofit Programs: Why Good Ideas Struggle to Get Funded
Many nonprofit leaders have a powerful vision, a meaningful mission, and a deep personal calling. Yet when it comes time to raise funds, they hit unexpected…
- Nonprofit Launch Plan Podcast for Startup, Small, and Growing Nonprofits
Nonprofit Marketing: The 3 Marketing Channels Every Small Nonprofit Actually Needs
In this episode of the Nonprofit Launch Plan Podcast for Startup, Small, and Growing Nonprofits, Matt Stockman breaks down the three core marketing channels…
- Nonprofit Launch Plan Podcast for Startup, Small, and Growing Nonprofits
Nonprofit Fundraising: Your Year-End Email Blueprint (Don't get buried in their inbox)
In this episode of The Nonprofit Launch Plan Podcast, Matt breaks down a simple, practical, and highly effective three-email year-end fundraising strategy…
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Nonprofit Leadership: The Power of Essentialism for Greater Impact
In this episode of The Nonprofit Launch Plan Podcast for Startup, Small, and Growing Nonprofits, Matt digs into one of the biggest barriers to nonprofit…
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Building Major Donor Relationships from the Ground Up Pt. 2 (An Interview with Tom Atema)
In this second part of his conversation with veteran nonprofit leader Tom Atema, host Matt Stockman dives deeper into the heart of leadership and fundraising…
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Building Major Donor Relationships from the Ground Up (An Interview With Tom Atema pt 1)
In this episode of The Nonprofit Launch Plan Podcast for Startup, Small, and Growing Nonprofits, host Matt Stockman sits down with veteran nonprofit leader Tom…
- Nonprofit Launch Plan Podcast for Startup, Small, and Growing Nonprofits
The Operations Flywheel: 5 Systems That Keep Your Nonprofit Running Smoothly
If you’ve ever felt like every week starts from zero — or like every day is more reactive than proactive — this episode is for you. Matt Stockman breaks down…
- Nonprofit Launch Plan Podcast for Startup, Small, and Growing Nonprofits
Simplicity Beats Complexity: How to Stop Overcomplicating Your Nonprofit
Complexity quietly chokes far too many nonprofits—large and small. Spreadsheets multiply, meetings take over calendars, and software stacks pile up in the name…
- Nonprofit Launch Plan Podcast for Startup, Small, and Growing Nonprofits
How to Make the Tough Calls Your Nonprofit Needs: Breaking Free from Decision Paralysis
Leadership expert Max Dupree once said, “We cannot become what we want by remaining where we are.” In this episode of The Nonprofit Launch Plan Podcast, host…
- Nonprofit Launch Plan Podcast for Startup, Small, and Growing Nonprofits
Clarity Creates Impact: The Power of a Target Beneficiary Profile
One of the biggest mistakes startup and small nonprofits make is trying to serve too many people with too broad of a mission. The result? Your message gets…
- Nonprofit Launch Plan Podcast for Startup, Small, and Growing Nonprofits
From Ask to Confirmation: Optimizing the User Experience on Your Donation Page
Making an emotional connection with your donors is key to fundraising success. But what happens when that emotional momentum hits a digital wall? So often, the…
- Nonprofit Launch Plan Podcast for Startup, Small, and Growing Nonprofits
5 Fundraising Practices That Drain Your Energy (and What to Do Instead)
Fundraising is the lifeblood of your nonprofit—but it doesn’t have to leave you and your team exhausted. In this episode, host Matt Stockman shares five common…
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Turn Donor Questions Into Confidence: Lessons from Charity: Water
How do you build lasting trust with donors when your nonprofit is small and your budget is limited? In this episode of the Nonprofit Launch Plan Podcast, Matt…
- Nonprofit Launch Plan Podcast for Startup, Small, and Growing Nonprofits
Beyond A Thank You Note: Building A Donor Communication Plan
In this episode of the Nonprofit Launch Plan Podcast, host Matt Stockman addresses a common fear among nonprofit leaders: annoying their donors. He explains…
- Nonprofit Launch Plan Podcast for Startup, Small, and Growing Nonprofits
Nonprofit Finances 101: Your First 3 Steps
Are you a new or small nonprofit leader who gets a knot in your stomach at the mention of "finances"? You're not alone. Most of us get into this work to make…
- Nonprofit Launch Plan Podcast for Startup, Small, and Growing Nonprofits
Leading When It's Raining: 4 Principles To Be The Leader Your Team Needs When the Road Gets Tough
In this episode of the Nonprofit Launch Plan Podcast, host Matt Stockman shares four essential principles for leading your team through difficult seasons…
- Nonprofit Launch Plan Podcast for Startup, Small, and Growing Nonprofits
From Chaos to Clarity: 4 Common Self-Leadership Mistakes and How To Avoid Them
In this episode of "The Nonprofit Launch Plan Podcast for Startup, Small and Growing Nonprofits", host Matt Stockman dives into the critical topic of…
- Nonprofit Launch Plan Podcast for Startup, Small, and Growing Nonprofits
Demystifying Tech and AI for Nonprofits, a Conversation with David Watters
Demystifying Tech & AI for Nonprofits with David Watters In this episode of the Nonprofit Launch Plan Podcast for Startup, Small, and Growing Nonprofits, host…
- Nonprofit Launch Plan Podcast for Startup, Small, and Growing Nonprofits
The 100 Million Impact Initiative: A Personal Vision & Invitation
Welcome to a special episode of "The Nonprofit Launch Plan Podcast for Startup, Small, and Growing Nonprofits" where Matt Stockman, your host, shares a deeply…
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Beyond the Big Gift: Building a Resilient Nonprofit with Consistent Support
In this episode of "The Nonprofit Launch Plan Podcast," host Matt Stockman dives into two crucial, interconnected topics for your nonprofit's financial health…
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Your Nonprofit's Backbone: CEO and Board Essentials with Special Guest Bob Lonac
Welcome to the Nonprofit Launch Plan Podcast, for Startup, Small, and Growing Nonprofits! In this episode, host Matt Stockman sits down with special guest Bob…
- Nonprofit Launch Plan Podcast for Startup, Small, and Growing Nonprofits
From Impact To Influence: Telling Your Nonprofit's Stories Well
Unlock the power of storytelling to transform your nonprofit's marketing! In this episode of The Nonprofit Launch Plan Podcast, host and nonprofit growth coach…
- Nonprofit Launch Plan Podcast for Startup, Small, and Growing Nonprofits
Crafting Your Nonprofit's North Star: The Vision Statement
Are you building a nonprofit with lasting impact? Welcome back to "The Nonprofit Launch Plan Podcast, for Startup, Small, and Growing Nonprofits!" In this…