Nonprofit Launch Plan Podcast for Startup, Small, and Growing Nonprofits
Episodes
From Dream to Impact: Your Nonprofit MVP Blueprint - Pt. 2 (Ep. 48)
29 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Many startup nonprofits and growing organizations get stuck because they believe they need a building, full staff, major funding, or a polished infras...
From Dream to Impact: Your Nonprofit MVP Blueprint - Pt. 1 (Ep. 47)
22 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Many aspiring nonprofit leaders delay launching because they believe they need the finished version of the dream before they can begin.They think they...
Nonprofit Fundraising: How To Respond When a Prospect Goes Silent (Ep. 45)
15 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
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 ex...
Nonprofit Leadership: Building a Strong Executive Director and Board Partnership (Ep 45)
01 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
Google Ad Grants Explained: Free Advertising Dollars Your Nonprofit Isn't Using
19 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
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 episod...
Nonprofit Events Done Right: Purpose, People, and Planning
12 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
Nonprofit Leadership: What To Do When Someone On Your Team Isn’t Delivering (E. 42)
06 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Sooner or later, every nonprofit leader faces a difficult leadership moment. You bring someone onto your team because you believe in them. They care a...
Stop Wasting Time in Meetings: A Better Way to Brainstorm (Ep. 41)
25 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Brainstorming meetings are supposed to spark creativity, solve problems, and move your nonprofit forward. But for many leaders, they end up feeling li...
Your Nonprofit's Flight Path: The 5 Growth Phases Every Nonprofit Goes Through (Part 2)
18 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Each nonprofit grows through 5 distinct phases in its early years, and in this episode of the Nonprofit Launch Plan Podcast, Matt Stockman explains ho...
Your Nonprofit's Flight Path: the 5 Growth Phases Every Nonprofit Goes Through (Pt 1)
11 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
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 fiv...
Nonprofit Fundraising: Growing Your Early Fundraising The Right Way (E38)
05 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
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 socia...
Nonprofit Fundraising: Your Board as your First Fundraising Team (E37)
30 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
What comes after your very first nonprofit gifts? For most startup and early-stage nonprofits, the next critical source of funding is not grants, even...
Nonprofit Fundraising: Zero Donors, Zero Dollars - How to Secure Your First Gifts
23 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
Nonprofit Leadership: Getting Back to the Fundamentals That Create Stability and Momentum
15 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
When a professional athlete hits a slump, the solution is rarely something flashy. Coaches bring players back to the fundamentals. Stance. Form. Focus...
Nonprofit Operations and Finances: When Fundraising Success Is Actually Hurting Your Nonprofit - The Hidden Risk of Restricted Giving
06 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Many nonprofit leaders celebrate raising money, yet still find themselves unable to pay the bills. In this episode, Matt Stockman unpacks one of the m...
Nonprofit Programs: Why Good Ideas Struggle to Get Funded
24 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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 unex...
Nonprofit Marketing: The 3 Marketing Channels Every Small Nonprofit Actually Needs
19 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the Nonprofit Launch Plan Podcast for Startup, Small, and Growing Nonprofits, Matt Stockman breaks down the three core marketing ch...
Nonprofit Fundraising: Your Year-End Email Blueprint (Don't get buried in their inbox)
11 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of The Nonprofit Launch Plan Podcast, Matt breaks down a simple, practical, and highly effective three-email year-end fundraising stra...
Nonprofit Leadership: The Power of Essentialism for Greater Impact
26 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of The Nonprofit Launch Plan Podcast for Startup, Small, and Growing Nonprofits, Matt digs into one of the biggest barriers to nonprof...
Building Major Donor Relationships from the Ground Up Pt. 2 (An Interview with Tom Atema)
18 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this second part of his conversation with veteran nonprofit leader Tom Atema, host Matt Stockman dives deeper into the heart of leadership and fund...
Building Major Donor Relationships from the Ground Up (An Interview With Tom Atema pt 1)
11 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of The Nonprofit Launch Plan Podcast for Startup, Small, and Growing Nonprofits, host Matt Stockman sits down with veteran nonprofit l...
The Operations Flywheel: 5 Systems That Keep Your Nonprofit Running Smoothly
04 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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 Stockma...
Simplicity Beats Complexity: How to Stop Overcomplicating Your Nonprofit
28 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Complexity quietly chokes far too many nonprofits—large and small. Spreadsheets multiply, meetings take over calendars, and software stacks pile up ...
How to Make the Tough Calls Your Nonprofit Needs: Breaking Free from Decision Paralysis
15 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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 Po...
Clarity Creates Impact: The Power of a Target Beneficiary Profile
03 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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...
From Ask to Confirmation: Optimizing the User Experience on Your Donation Page
26 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Making an emotional connection with your donors is key to fundraising success. But what happens when that emotional momentum hits a digital wall?So of...
5 Fundraising Practices That Drain Your Energy (and What to Do Instead)
18 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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 share...
Turn Donor Questions Into Confidence: Lessons from Charity: Water
10 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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 Podca...
Beyond A Thank You Note: Building A Donor Communication Plan
29 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the Nonprofit Launch Plan Podcast, host Matt Stockman addresses a common fear among nonprofit leaders: annoying their donors. He ex...
Nonprofit Finances 101: Your First 3 Steps
21 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
Leading When It's Raining: 4 Principles To Be The Leader Your Team Needs When the Road Gets Tough
13 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the Nonprofit Launch Plan Podcast, host Matt Stockman shares four essential principles for leading your team through difficult seas...
From Chaos to Clarity: 4 Common Self-Leadership Mistakes and How To Avoid Them
08 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of "The Nonprofit Launch Plan Podcast for Startup, Small and Growing Nonprofits", host Matt Stockman dives into the critical topic of ...
Demystifying Tech and AI for Nonprofits, a Conversation with David Watters
31 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Demystifying Tech & AI for Nonprofits with David WattersIn this episode of the Nonprofit Launch Plan Podcast for Startup, Small, and Growing Nonpr...
The 100 Million Impact Initiative: A Personal Vision & Invitation
23 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to a special episode of "The Nonprofit Launch Plan Podcast for Startup, Small, and Growing Nonprofits" where Matt Stockman, your host, shares ...
Beyond the Big Gift: Building a Resilient Nonprofit with Consistent Support
18 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of "The Nonprofit Launch Plan Podcast," host Matt Stockman dives into two crucial, interconnected topics for your nonprofit's financia...
Your Nonprofit's Backbone: CEO and Board Essentials with Special Guest Bob Lonac
11 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to the Nonprofit Launch Plan Podcast, for Startup, Small, and Growing Nonprofits! In this episode, host Matt Stockman sits down with special g...
From Impact To Influence: Telling Your Nonprofit's Stories Well
26 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Unlock the power of storytelling to transform your nonprofit's marketing! In this episode of The Nonprofit Launch Plan Podcast, host and nonprofit gro...
Crafting Your Nonprofit's North Star: The Vision Statement
20 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Are you building a nonprofit with lasting impact? Welcome back to "The Nonprofit Launch Plan Podcast, for Startup, Small, and Growing Nonprofits!" In ...
Is Your Mission Statement Sabotaging Your Nonprofit? Crafting A Mission for Maximum Impact
12 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to The Nonprofit Launch Plan Podcast! In this foundational episode, your host Matt Stockman tackles the single most important reason most nonp...
Mastering Nonprofit Email: 10 Best Practices for Impactful Communication
05 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Are your nonprofit's emails getting opened, read, and acted upon? In this essential episode of "The Nonprofit Launch Plan Podcast," host Matt Stockman...
Fearless Fundraising Step #5: Mastering the Call To Action for Nonprofit Growth
28 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to "The Nonprofit Launch Plan Podcast," where host Matt Stockman helps startup, small, and growing nonprofits build a strong foundation. In th...
Fearless Fundraising Step #4: Creating Urgency - Compelling Action Now!
21 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Podcast Show Notes: The Nonprofit Launch Plan Podcast for Startup, Small and Growing NonprofitsEpisode Title: Fearless Fundraising Step #4: Creating U...
Fearless Fundraising Step #3: Mastering The Ask for Nonprofit Success!
14 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to The Nonprofit Launch Plan Podcast for Startup, Small, and Growing Nonprofits!Are you ready to build your nonprofit on a rock-solid foundati...
Fearless Fundraising Step 2: Making Your Donor The HERO
07 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Episode Title: Fearless Fundraising Step 2: Making Your Donor The HERO Host: Matt StockmanEpisode Description:Welcome back to The Nonprofit Launch Pla...
Fearless Fundraising Step 1: Nail Your Nonprofit's Problem Statement
23 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
As a nonprofit leader, do you struggle to articulate your organization's core purpose in a way that inspires support and drives impact? Effective nonp...
Build Your Nonprofit Network: Practical Steps to Success
16 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Struggling to grow your nonprofit's support network beyond your initial circle of friends and family? 🤔 This episode of The Nonprofit Launch Plan P...
Nonprofit Launch Plan: Essential Frameworks for Starting & Growing Your Nonprofit Organization
08 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to the Nonprofit Launch Plan Podcast for Startup, Small, and Growing Nonprofits! In this inaugural episode, host Matt Stockman, a seasoned n...
Nonprofit Launch Plan Podcast Trailer
19 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Since you are launching or leading a small nonprofit, you know the feeling of being overwhelmed by fundraising, marketing, operations, and everything ...