NONPROFIT MILLIONAIRES

With more than ten years of dedicated experience in the fundraising industry, I have had the privilege of collaborating extensively with educational nonprofit organizations. I have been able to witness firsthand the power of philanthropy in transforming the lives of young people. As the founder and president of Nonprofit Millionaires, I partner with nonprofits to secure funding toward helping young people realize their full potential. I also collaborate with nonprofits committed to other areas of human services, ranging from health to empowerment.

My Services

  • Identify potential donors aligned with your mission. Conduct in-depth research, analyze data, and create donor profiles. Drive impactful fundraising by cultivating meaningful connections. Join us in making a lasting difference.

  • Shape mission-driven initiatives with strategic expertise. Drive organizational growth and amplify impact. Lead comprehensive strategic planning process, from research to implementation. Create positive change by aligning goals with community needs.

  • Unlock funding for your mission-critical initiatives. Expert grant writing services tailored to your organization's unique needs. We craft compelling narratives that effectively convey your impact and resonate with funders. Trust our experienced team to maximize your chances of securing grants and amplifying your organization's reach and influence.

  • Compelling storytelling that drives action. We craft impactful appeals to inspire generosity and support your mission. Harness the power of words. Choose us for powerful fundraising narratives.

About Matt

Matt Stokes has been in the fundraising industry for 10+ years, working largely with educational nonprofit organizations. He is the founder and president of Nonprofit Millionaires, a fundraising consulting firm partnering with small and medium-sized nonprofit organizations to maximize impact in the communities they serve. He collaborates with them to find mission-aligned donors and funders likely to invest in their work. He creates solutions to meet their needs.

Matt is a member of the African American Development Officers Network (AADO) and the Association of Fundraising Professionals (AFP). He is the chair of the AFP Member Code of Conduct Committee. He was most recently a member of the AFP Member Fair Behavior Task Force and the new member chair and a board member of the AFP Greater Atlanta Chapter.

Matt graduated with a BA in history from Oberlin College and a MA in organizational leadership from Western Kentucky University. He has a Lean Six Sigma Green Belt certification from Purdue University and a Strategic Sport Communications certification from Western Kentucky University. In December 2023, he completed the Veritus Group Academy Certification Course for Major Gift Fundraisers. In his leisure time, he loves to write, bowl, brunch with family and friends, and travel.

"As you build and maintain relationships with donors interested in your organization, think carefully about how to keep them in the loop. They would like to be educated and informed about what you do. Show them what they mean to your organization. It matters greatly." -Matt Stokes, Founder of Nonprofit Millionaires

"Good words have their place. They signal behavior. They declare intent. They can create enormous hope. And when those words are followed by validating behavior, they increase trust, sometimes dramatically. But when the behavior doesn't follow or doesn't match the verbal message, words turn into withdrawals." - Stephen M. R. Covey, The Speed of Trust: The One Thing That Changes Everything

Testimonials

  • "Matt has a creative mind and a passion for helping people. When you put the two together you have an amazing foundation that will open the door for new donors."

    Deborah C., Holy Trinity High School

  • "As a calm and thoughtful development professional, Matt is one of those rare fundraisers who listens before speaking. He brought his experience to Illinois Action for Children and made an impact on our individual giving and annual gala event."

    Craig M., Illinois Action for Children

  • "Matt is a tremendous talent, providing background information on our prospective donors, be they alumni, friends, corporations, foundations, or other organizations. He is dependable, thoughtful, and creative, and he uses a series of research tools to enable us to have expansive, up-to-date solid information on our prospective donors."

    Brenda W., Marts & Lundy

  • "Based upon our resource limitations we did not expect to attract a professional with the ability to interact with frontline fundraisers, research prospects, build a prospect management foundation, and address data analytic needs. Matt is by far one of the best hires I have made and had the pleasure to supervise during my career. He has made noteworthy progress in each of those areas. He has exceeded our expectations."

    Sandy Y., Morehouse College