# Nonprofit Fundraising: The Hidden Power of Monthly Donors for Small Nonprofits (Ep 50)

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Podcast: [Nonprofit Launch Plan Podcast for Startup, Small, and Growing Nonprofits](https://stenobird.com/podcast/nonprofit-launch-plan-podcast-for-startup-small-and-growing-nonprofits-7220374)
Published: 2026-05-13T18:39:42+00:00
Episode link: https://nonprofitlaunchplan.transistor.fm/50
Audio file: https://media.transistor.fm/c95c87a6/dd9971fa.mp3
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Duration seconds: 1163

## Resource

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 fundraising campaign, the next event, the next grant opportunity, or the next major donor conversation, while overlooking one of the most stabilizing and sustainable revenue streams they could build: recurring monthly donors. In this episode, nonprofit growth coach Matt Stockman breaks down some of the biggest misconceptions about monthly giving and explains why recurring donors are often far more valuable than nonprofit leaders realize. If your nonprofit constantly feels financial pressure, if fundraising always feels reactive, or if losing one donor or grant would create a major crisis for your organization, this conversation is designed to help you rethink how you build financial sustainability. Matt walks through several common myths nonprofit leaders believe about monthly donor programs, including: “Monthly gifts are too small to prioritize” “We need more donors before we focus on sustainers” “Recurring donors are just small givers” “Monthly giving only works for large nonprofits” “People won’t commit to monthly gifts in this economy” Along the way, you’ll learn why monthly donors often stay connected to nonprofits significantly longer than one-time givers, why recurring giving creates healthier and more predictable cash flow, and why smaller nonprofits may actually have an advantage when it comes to building strong sustainer communities. This episode also explores the concept of “psychological distance” between a donor and the impact of their gift, and why smaller nonprofits are often uniquely positioned to help donors feel personally connected to the mission they’re supporting each month. You’ll a…

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