Nonprofit Launch Plan Podcast for Startup, Small, and Growing Nonprofits

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 rejection pe

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 economic ch

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 pressure,

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 to fix this

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 what if

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 they're will

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 actually be

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 what to d

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 programs,

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 out how to a

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 stages eve

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 in. Wou

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 to look

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 payroll, a

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 the next f

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 Startup, Sma

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 before they

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 the building

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 to do nex

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, we revisi