{"podcast":{"title":"Nonprofit Launch Plan Podcast for Startup, Small, and Growing Nonprofits","slug":"nonprofit-launch-plan-podcast-for-startup-small-and-growing-nonprofits-7220374","podcast_index_feed_id":7220374,"rss_url":"https://feeds.transistor.fm/nonprofit-launch-plan-podcast","website_url":"https://www.nonprofitlaunchplan.com/","image_url":"https://img.transistorcdn.com/aRKWTeEDOa3K2Z5fyEytLhxZNflzsrOfMxYr94XzXfY/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:1400/h:1400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS81ODRk/Njc1YzlhZTlmYzY2/ZGRhYWMwYTRjYjJi/NThlMS5wbmc.jpg","author":"Nonprofit Launch Plan","episode_count":52,"summary":"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 any nonprofit needs to grow foundationally strong: Leadership, Development, Marketing, Programs and Services, Operations, and Finances. Learn effective fundraising strategies, and essential nonprofit management techniques. Get nonprofit coaching and access free nonprofit resources to build your nonprofit capacity and achieve nonprofit success. Join Matt Stockman, a seasoned nonprofit growth coach, as we explore nonprofit development and provide the guidance you need to make a lasting difference. Tune in for weekly episodes filled with nonprofit tips, inspiring stories, and expert advice to help you grow a nonprofit that thrives. If you are looking for nonprofit training or ways to impr…","last_synced_at":null,"page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/nonprofit-launch-plan-podcast-for-startup-small-and-growing-nonprofits-7220374"},"episode":{"title":"Building Major Donor Relationships from the Ground Up Pt. 2 (An Interview with Tom Atema)","slug":"building-major-donor-relationships-from-the-ground-up-pt-2-an-interview-with-tom-atema","published_at":"2025-11-18T15:00:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/nonprofit-launch-plan-podcast-for-startup-small-and-growing-nonprofits-7220374/building-major-donor-relationships-from-the-ground-up-pt-2-an-interview-with-tom-atema","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/nonprofit-launch-plan-podcast-for-startup-small-and-growing-nonprofits-7220374","url":"https://nonprofitlaunchplan.transistor.fm/29","audio_url":"https://media.transistor.fm/2096683c/d004784b.mp3","summary":"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 struggled with donor burnout, awkward asks, or the tension between mission and money, this episode is for you. 💡 In This Episode You’ll Learn: Why “everything rises and falls on leadership.” Leadership is more than strategy—it’s about helping people see their God-given value and leading with integrity and purpose. The ideal size of a donor portfolio. Tom breaks down how many donor relationships a development officer can realistically manage (and why major donors require more care). The “cell phone test” for measuring real relationships. How to know whether your donor connections are truly personal—and why you should never give away a donor’s number before trust is earned. How to handle donor handoffs the right way. Step-by-step, Tom explains how to introduce a new development officer without losing relationships or momentum. Quarterly “Investor Calls” that mirror Wall Street. A brilliant idea from Heart for Lebanon—30-minute calls that combine storytelling, financial transparency, and donor engagement. How to build a healthy, accountable board. Tom outlines the difference between funding, operational, and governing boards—and why accountability boards drive sustainable impact. Why development officers burn out—and how to prevent it. Stop chasing money. 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