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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 that

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18:11

Nonprofit Operations and Finances: When Fundraising...

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2026/01/06

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 common and dangerous funding traps facing small and growing nonprofits: an overdependence on restricted giving.You will learn why restricted gifts are not the villain, how they can quietly undermine your organization’s stability, and how to shift donor conversations toward healthier, mission-aligned support. Matt walks through real

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15:29

Nonprofit Programs: Why Good Ideas Struggle to Get...

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2025/12/24

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 resistance. In this episode, Matt Stockman explains why passion alone does not create a fundable nonprofit program and how to transform a heartfelt idea into a clear, credible, and sustainable program that donors and foundations are willing to support.You will learn the critical distinction between passion and program, why donors

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13:23

Nonprofit Marketing: The 3 Marketing Channels Every...

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2025/12/19

In this episode of the Nonprofit Launch Plan Podcast for Startup, Small, and Growing Nonprofits, Matt Stockman breaks down the three core marketing channels that most small and early-stage nonprofits actually need. Rather than chasing every new platform or trend, Matt explains how focusing on the right channels, in the right order, can reduce overwhelm, build trust, and create sustainable momentum for your organization.This episode is especially relevant for nonprofit founders and leaders

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19:17

Nonprofit Fundraising: Your Year-End Email Blueprint...

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2025/12/11

In this episode of The Nonprofit Launch Plan Podcast, Matt breaks down a simple, practical, and highly effective three-email year-end fundraising strategy designed specifically for startup, small, and growing nonprofits. Whether you’re behind on your December communications or trying to maximize year-end generosity, this episode gives you a proven roadmap to follow.Matt shows why email is still the #1 driver of online giving for small nonprofits and how even organizations with modest

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17:04

Nonprofit Leadership: The Power of Essentialism for...

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2025/11/26

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 effectiveness: clutter. Not the kind in your hall closet, but the kind that shows up in your donor messaging, your schedule, your internal processes, and even your website. Pulling inspiration from Greg McKeown’s book Essentialism, Matt explores the transformative question: “If I didn’t already have this, would I invest in it?” and shows

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26:54

Building Major Donor Relationships from the Ground Up...

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2025/11/18

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. With over 50 years of experience leading organizations like Heart for Lebanon, John Maxwell’s Equip, and the Billy Graham Evangelistic Association, Tom shares timeless wisdom for nonprofit founders and fundraisers on how to build meaningful relationships, steward donors well, and lead from a place of value—not pressure.If you’ve ever

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33:55

Building Major Donor Relationships from the Ground Up...

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2025/11/11

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 Atema, co-founder of Heart for Lebanon and former VP with John Maxwell’s Equip. With more than 50 years of experience in ministry and development work, Tom shares timeless, faith-driven wisdom on what it really means to build meaningful relationships with your donors—what he calls investors.You’ll discover how to approach every gift,

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23:45

The Operations Flywheel: 5 Systems That Keep Your...

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2025/11/04

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 how to escape the constant cycle of overwhelm by creating what he calls your Nonprofit Operations Flywheel: a simple set of systems that give your organization rhythm, predictability, and peace of mind.In this practical, step-by-step episode, Matt walks you through five systems (or “gears”) that keep your nonprofit running smoothly —

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18:14

Simplicity Beats Complexity: How to Stop...

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2025/10/28

Complexity quietly chokes far too many nonprofits—large and small. Spreadsheets multiply, meetings take over calendars, and software stacks pile up in the name of “getting organized.” But the truth is, the best-run nonprofits are not the ones that are more complicated—they’re the ones that are simpler.In this episode, Matt Stockman breaks down how unnecessary complexity creeps into nonprofit operations, planning, and technology—and how to fight back with clarity and focus. Whether you’re

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15:28

How to Make the Tough Calls Your Nonprofit Needs:...

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2025/10/15

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 Matt Stockman unpacks one of the biggest leadership hurdles nonprofit leaders face — decision paralysis.Whether it’s keeping a struggling team member too long, clinging to a tired fundraising event, or avoiding an uncomfortable board conversation, decision paralysis can quietly stall your mission’s growth. Matt shares the real reasons

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14:42

Clarity Creates Impact: The Power of a Target...

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2025/10/03

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 fuzzy, donors aren’t sure exactly who they’re helping, and your programs end up stretched thin.The truth is this: clarity creates impact. Donors don’t give to “programs” or “initiatives”—they give to change a life. They want to see a face, know a name, and understand exactly what difference their gift is making. That all starts with one

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24:22

From Ask to Confirmation: Optimizing the User...

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2025/09/26

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 moment a donor is ready to make a gift, the experience on your website feels different, broken, or disconnected—and that can cost you a donation and, more importantly, the trust you’ve worked so hard to build.In this episode, host Matt Stockman dives into the crucial user experience through the whole donor journey—from clicking a

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20:16

5 Fundraising Practices That Drain Your Energy (and...

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2025/09/18

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 fundraising practices that drain small nonprofit leaders of their limited energy and capacity. More importantly, he offers practical alternatives that build sustainability, trust, and stronger donor relationships.What you’ll learn in this episode:Why relying solely on events can burn months of effort for little reward—and how to

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18:21

Turn Donor Questions Into Confidence: Lessons from...

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2025/09/10

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 takes a deep dive into one of the most recognized nonprofits in the world—Charity: Water—and uncovers what every small or startup nonprofit can learn from their approach.You’ll discover:The 100% Model and how you can adapt it even if you don’t have a network of wealthy donors.Charity: Water’s new Waterproof donor platform and three

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21:18

Beyond A Thank You Note: Building A Donor...

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2025/08/29

In this episode of the Nonprofit Launch Plan Podcast, host Matt Stockman addresses a common fear among nonprofit leaders: annoying their donors. He explains that most donors actually stop giving because they don't hear from the organization, not because they lose interest. Matt breaks down why donor communication isn't a transactional obligation, but a way to build a relationship based on trust and consistency. He shares a powerful story of a nonprofit leader who only communicated during a

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16:50

Nonprofit Finances 101: Your First 3 Steps

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2025/08/21

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 an impact, not to stare at spreadsheets. But ignoring the numbers can put your mission at risk.In this episode of The Nonprofit Launch Plan Podcast for Startup, Small, and Growing Nonprofits, host Matt Stockman demystifies financial management and gives you a simple, non-intimidating guide to building a strong financial foundation

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15:29

Leading When It's Raining: 4 Principles To Be The...

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2025/08/13

In this episode of the Nonprofit Launch Plan Podcast, host Matt Stockman shares four essential principles for leading your team through difficult seasons. Every nonprofit faces storms—whether it's staff turnover, a shift in funding, or external political changes. How a leader responds during these times can define the future of the organization.Matt shares a story about a client who took over a small nonprofit after the founder's passing, only to find it in disarray. The new leader made

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26:17

From Chaos to Clarity: 4 Common Self-Leadership...

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2025/08/08

In this episode of "The Nonprofit Launch Plan Podcast for Startup, Small and Growing Nonprofits", host Matt Stockman dives into the critical topic of self-leadership for nonprofit professionals. Drawing from recent coaching conversations, Matt explores four common mistakes that startup, small, and growing nonprofit leaders make. These aren't intentional errors but rather pitfalls that can lead to burnout, team frustration, and stalled organizational growth.Learn how to identify and overcome

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45:25

Demystifying Tech and AI for Nonprofits, a...

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2025/07/31

Demystifying Tech & AI for Nonprofits with David WattersIn this episode of the Nonprofit Launch Plan Podcast for Startup, Small, and Growing Nonprofits, host Matt Stockman dives into a topic that can feel overwhelming for new and small nonprofits: technology, automation, and AI. Matt's guest is David Watters, CEO of Simple and Engaging, a company dedicated to helping nonprofits use technology smarter to improve their impact.David shares invaluable insights for organizations just

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13:05

The 100 Million Impact Initiative: A Personal Vision...

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2025/07/23

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 personal and inspiring vision for the future! We often talk about the 6 key areas of nonprofit success (Leadership, Development/Fundraising, Marketing, Programs & Services, Operations, and Finances). This week, we're diving into something foundational: vision.Building on a previous episode about crafting powerful vision

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