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Jun 4, 2025 47 min

Kickstart Your Cause with Confidence

from Elevate Your Event Hosted by Handbid

Starting a nonprofit can feel like standing at the edge of a cliff with a parachute you’ve never packed. In this episode, Jeff, Inga, and Mark sit down with Matt Stockman to unpack his six-part framework—the Nonprofit Launch Plan—that helps emerging nonprofits go from overwhelmed to organized. What You’ll Learn: Why most nonprofit founders are driven by mission, but held back by a lack of structure. The six critical areas every nonprofit must address to thrive: development, leadership, operations, finances, marketing, and programs. How to craft a mission statement that’s clear, confident, and actually useful (not just pretty words on paper). Fundraising 101: The five elements of a successful ask—from the problem to the call to action. Why board composition matters and how to choose members who push your org forward (not just nod along). The truth about events: how great guest experiences drive revenue—and why not all tech is created equal. Matt’s Big Takeaway: The difference between a nonprofit that survives and one that thrives often lies in having a simple, flexible framework and the courage to stick to it. Connect with Matt: Email: [email protected] Website: nonprofitlaunchplan.com Hosts: Jeff Porter, Inga Weiss, and Mark Presented by: Handbid Subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or YouTube and never miss an episode!

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