Nonprofit Launch Plan Podcast for Startup, Small, and Growing Nonprofits · Matt Stockman
Nonprofit Operations and Finances: When Fundraising Success Is Actually Hurting Your Nonprofit - The Hidden Risk of Restricted Giving
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A church has a million dollars but can't pay its bills because the money is restricted to cemetery lawn maintenance.
As heard by us
Restricted gifts can leave an organization short on the basics even when donations are coming in.
Matt Stockman makes a plain case: nonprofits can bring in money and still miss payroll or basic bills when too much of the giving is locked up. He treats that less like a moral failure and more like a funding mix problem.
Why you'd press play
When fundraising looks strong but your operating budget still cannot breathe.
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